Trail Running calendar near Strichen 2026-2027

Maggie's Dundee Glamis Castle Running Festival is an in person event at Glamis Castle on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Walk or run the 1 mile, 5k or 10k routes through the castle grounds while supporting Maggie's.

Community multi distance runs at Fyvie Castle in Turriff on selected dates in 2026, offering a 5 km multi terrain race plus 1600 m and 800 m trail runs, chip timing for select races, medals and age based prizes with proceeds supporting the..

The Tom’s Cairn 10K & 5K Trail Races will take place in Finzean on Sunday 20 September 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

An 11 km hill race near Monymusk on 26 September 2026 with 430 m of climb and pre-entry only registration; listed 2024 fees are shown and parking is at Monymusk Village Hall.

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.

A point to point trail of about 10 km from Archiestown Village Square to Cardhu Distillery on 11 October 2026, with shuttle transport, water stations, first aid and prizes for overall and veteran categories.

A Speyside running event offering marathon, half-marathon, 10 km and a four person relay along the Speyside Way, with distilleries on the route and whisky miniatures available at the finish.

A 50 km trail race on 7 November 2026 following the Dava Way from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres, mostly on the old Highland Railway line. Mixed woodland and moorland terrain, Dava Summit climbs, 300 entries and an 8 hour cutoff.

An eight hour loop challenge at Culbin Forest where runners repeat 4.366 mile trail laps tracked by wristband timing; lap totals equate to half, full or ultra marathon distances.

A solo 69 km trail run from Glamis Castle to Scone Palace with a marked route, checkpoints, GPS tracking and chip timing. Finishers receive a medal and meal voucher; entries for 2026 are open.

A festive trail running event within the private grounds of Glamis Castle in Angus. Distances include a family 1 mile plus 5 mile and 10 mile runs, with Canicross allowed except in the family mile.

A trail running festival on 3 January 2027 through Glenmore Forest finishing at Loch Morlich beach, offering 5.6 km and 11.2 km races with chip timing, finisher medals, home baking and prizes; dogs are allowed on leads.

A scenic, multi-terrain 10K held in Newburgh. The community event is staged as an editioned race and will be held for the 12th time on Saturday 20/03/27, with past editions including a 2022 race.

Two coastal trail races along the Moray coastline offering a 50 mile ultra and a 50 km route that pass Findhorn, Lossiemouth, Spey Bay and finish in Cullen, with pre-race buses from Cullen to the start points.

A timed ultra on the Formartine and Buchan railway between Maud and Auchnagatt where competitors run for either twelve hours or six hours to cover as much distance as possible. Medals require a minimum distance and participants must be 20 o..

A mud and obstacle run in Aberdeen on 16 May 2027 offering 5 km and 10 km options for adults and supervised teenagers. Entries include a tech T-shirt and finisher's medal, with free parking and event photos.

A fully supported, waymarked 100 mile ultramarathon from Glamis Castle to Stirling Castle with a 48 hour completion window. Part of a three event trilogy that awards a special buckle for all three finishes.

MTC SELKIE is a single-day ultramarathon of about 42 miles from Dornoch to Dunbeath, serving as Day 8 of the nine-day MTC SCOTIA series. Field size is limited, tracking and mandatory kit are required, and a minimum average speed of 4 mph is..