Strichen
Trail Running Calendar near Strichen 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Strichen for 2026-2027! We've gathered 8 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A hill race on 11 September 2026 around Bennachie Visitor Centre, roughly 10km with 377m of ascent and prizes for the top three men and women.
Trail runs at Fyvie Castle on 20 September 2026 in Turriff, with 800 m, 1600 m and 5 km races, medals and prizes supporting the Fyvie Parent Council.
A classic off road hill race on Bennachie covering about 8.2 miles with 1600 ft of ascent, passing several famous tops. The 36th running on 20 September 2026 is chip timed, limited to 160 places and organised by Garioch Roadrunners.
October 2026
Three marked hill races on Morven near Dinnet with full, half and junior distances, mandatory kit for the full race, and prizes awarded after the event.
A 50k mostly off-road ultramarathon on Bennachie with over 5000 ft of ascent, visiting multiple peaks and starting and finishing at the Bennachie Visitor Centre. Pre-entry only with 150 places and a 4 hour cut-off at about 19 miles.
March 2027
May 2027
Timed 12 and 6 hour ultras along the Formartine and Buchan railway between Maud and Auchnagatt, with a 26.3 mile minimum for a 12 hour medal and age category prizes.
A muddy obstacle run in Aberdeen on 16 May 2027 with 5 km and 10 km routes for adults and supervised teenagers, including a technical T-shirt, medal, free parking and photos.