Trail Running calendar near Tarland 2026-2027

Beast Race is a 10 km obstacle course in Banchory, Scotland on 12 September 2026, featuring hill climbs, water obstacles, island crossings and heavy mud. Regular entry is sold out and entry is currently by charity or corporate code only.

An 11 km hill race with 430 m of climb near Monymusk. Entry is by pre entry only via Webscorer, and entry fees are listed as 2024 prices with registration details to be confirmed.

A 30K run in North Berwick with solo and three-person relay options plus a 10K walk, chip timing and full marshals; proceeds support Scottish Veterans Residences.

A running festival at Glamis Castle offering 1 mile, 5k and 10k routes to run or walk in support of Maggie's Dundee. Registration is £30 and entrants receive a t shirt and finishers medal.

Fyvie Castle hosts a multi terrain 5 km race plus 1600 m and 800 m trail runs on dates in 2026. Chip timing, medals and age specific rules are in place and refreshments will be available at the castle.

A single loop trail marathon in the Cairngorms National Park on 20 September 2026. The 26.2 mile course is about 80% trail and 20% road, starting and finishing in Kingussie with a finisher medal, T shirt, on site food and prizes.

A trail ultra across the Ochil Hills offering 30 mile, 50 mile and a limited 100 mile option. Marked routes include checkpoints with water, GPS tracking and chip timing, with medals for all finishers.

Take on the Bennachie Ultra Marathon, a scenic yet demanding 50k across Bennachie peaks with over 5000 ft of climb on trails and moorland. Limited pre entry places make this October classic a must for experienced trail runners.

Experience a point to point 10k trail run through Elchies woods and the Mannoch Road. This scenic route concludes at the Cardhu Distillery where participants over 18 can enjoy a complimentary dram.

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 loop challenge at Tentsmuir Forest of 4.366 mile laps tracked by wrist timing tags; laps count toward half, full or ultra distances and Basecamp offers kit storage and race support.

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.

Join the Halloween themed Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail on 31 October for a fun, chilli pepper shaped route into the Ochil Hills with forest trails, stream crossings and sweeping views. All finishers get a snood and a bespoke medal.

A trail running festival at Tentsmuir Forest on 01 Nov 2026 hosted by Scurry Events. It offers half marathon, 10km, 5km and 1.2km runs on marked, marshalled off road routes and supports local community groups.

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 night time six hour ultra on a marked off-road 5 km loop at Balgone Barns, North Berwick, with solo and teams of up to three relay options. Music, lights and a tented lap base provide kit and support.

Short Course Cross Country Championships at Kirkcaldy High School on 7 November 2026. ProTay provides race pack fulfilment and timing while working with scottishathletics.

A roughly 33 mile point-to-point ultramarathon from Killin to Strathyre on 07 November 2026, following parts of cycle route No 7 and the Rob Roy Way, with checkpoints, a halfway drop bag and mandatory kit for November conditions.

A solo *69 km* trail run from Glamis Castle to Scone Palace on 28 November 2026 with marked route, GPS tracking, checkpoints and a finishers' medal and meal. Entry includes chip timing, a bus to the start and drop bag support.