Trail Running calendar near Strichen 2025-2026

Tom’s Cairn 10K & 5K Trail Races take place at Finzean Church in Scotland, starting and finishing at Birse and Feughside Parish Church. The 10K course features a scenic trail through Finzean Woods, a climb to the summit of the local landmark Tom's Cairn, and a fast descent back to the church, mostly..

The Aviemore Half Marathon and 10K Race for All are scenic running events set amidst the stunning Cairngorms National Park. The half marathon takes place on October 4th, with the 10K following on October 5th, 2025. Both courses feature off-road trails through forests, lochs, and mountain scenery, wi..

The Bennachie Ultra Marathon is an exciting running event set in the stunning Aberdeenshire countryside of North East Scotland. Scheduled for October 11, 2025, this inaugural race features a challenging 50k route that includes six peaks of the Bennachie Hills, such as Mither Tap and Oxen Craig, with..

The Skedaddle Speyside 10k is a scenic running event scheduled for October 12, 2025, as part of the Speyside Series 2025. The race starts at Archiestown Village Square and features a picturesque route through Elchies woods, offering stunning views of the surrounding hills and the Cairngorms. Partici..

The Dramathon is a unique running event set in the picturesque Speyside region of Scotland, featuring a marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and a relay race. Participants can enjoy scenic trails along the Speyside Way, passing several distilleries, with the finish line at Glenfiddich Distillery. Each race..

The Dava Way 50K is an ideal ultra marathon for both novice and experienced runners, featuring a predominantly flat and lowland route. This scenic trail connects the historic towns of Grantown-on-Spey and Forres, primarily following the old Highland Railway line. Participants will enjoy diverse land..

The Loch Morlich Running Festival is an exciting annual event taking place on January 3, 2026, in the picturesque Glenmore Forest, concluding at the beautiful Loch Morlich beach. Participants can choose between two trail distances: 5.6KM and 11.2KM, with trail shoes recommended. The festival promote..

The MTC SELKIE is a challenging 43-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, forming Day 8 of the nine-day Mount to Coast SCOTIA End to End Challenge. The race starts at the Eagle Hotel in Dornoch and finishes in Dunbeath, featuring a route with approximately 3,880 feet of ascent and 3,743 feet of desce..

The MTC Kelpie is a 38-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, forming Day 9 of the nine-day Mount to Coast SCOTIA End to End Challenge. The race starts at Inver Caravan Park in Dunbeath and finishes at John O'Groats, featuring a route with approximately 1,753 feet of ascent and 1,929 feet of descent...