Trail Running calendar near Tarland 2026-2027

A community running and walking festival at Glamis Castle with sponsored 1 mile, 5k and 10k options, fundraising support for Maggie's, a £30 registration fee, participant t-shirt and finishers medal.

A multi-distance trail event at Fyvie Castle raising funds for the Fyvie Parent Council, featuring 5 km, 1600 m and 800 m races with medals, timed results for selected races, and refreshments on site.

A 26.2 miles loop marathon in the Cairngorms National Park on 20 September 2026, mostly on trail with varied terrain around Kingussie. Entry includes a finisher's medal, T-shirt and post-race food; fee £89.99 and places limited.

Tom's Cairn Trail Races is a community organised fundraiser in Finzean on 20 September 2026 featuring trail races across estate woods and the cairn. The event includes local refreshments, a piper and live music.

An off road hill race around Bennachie near Insch covering about 8.2 miles with 500 m of ascent. Organised by Garioch Roadrunners under a Scottish Hill Runners licence, the event is chip timed and has limited entries.

Trail ultras across the Ochil Hills with 30 and 50 mile options plus a limited 100 mile event. Marked routes, chip timing, GPS tracking, checkpoints with water and drop-bag support; finishers receive medals and category prizes.

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.

An eight-hour looped trail event at Tentsmuir Forest where runners complete 4.366 mile laps to accumulate distance. Laps are timed by wrist tags; 3 laps equal a half marathon, 6 a full marathon and 7 or more an ultramarathon.

A hill race from Alva Glen through the Ochils covering 14.6 km with 966 m of climb, visiting summit checkpoints including Ben Cleuch and The Nebit. Registration is at Alva Scout Hall and basic facilities and prize categories are provided.

A two day self reliant mountain marathon in Scotland on 24 and 25 October 2026. Teams navigate with map and compass, carry overnight kit and choose between line or score courses across a rugged event area.

A *10 km* trail race from Auchterarder into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and a route shaped like a chilli pepper. Online entry, 16+ age limit, goody bag with snood and medal, prizes for finishers and costumes.

A mixed terrain trail festival at Tentsmuir Forest near Tayport offering a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, junior 5 km and a 1.2 km family fun run with marshalled, signposted routes and charitable proceeds for the Tayport Community Trust.

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.

Knockfarrel Hill Race on 7 November 2026 is an 8 km hill race with 300 m of climb, with day-of-event registration at Strathpeffer Community Centre replacing the previous Shinty Pavilion location.

A six hour nocturnal ultra on a well marked 5 km off road loop where solo runners or teams of up to three try to complete as many laps as possible. Each lap returns to a tented base with kit, food and support plus music and lights.

The Short Course Cross Country Championships will take place in Kirkcaldy on Saturday 7 November 2026.

A roughly 33 mile footrace in Perthshire from Killin to Strathyre along parts of cycle route No 7 and the Rob Roy Way, with midrace checkpoints, a drop-bag at Strathyre and mandatory kit for November Highland conditions.