By Way of the Glen

The Achmony Hill Race is a challenging 3.5-mile hill run with a 700-foot elevation gain, held at the Games Field in Drumnadrochit, Scotland. This short, sharp race is part of the afternoon program of the Glenurquhart Highland Games, offering a scenic and competitive experience. Much of the course is..

The Kinloss Running Festival, held at Kinloss Barracks Training Area on Scotland's Moray coast, offers a unique running experience on roads and runways within a military setting. Scheduled for August 30-31, 2025, the event features multiple distances including a 1K Fun Run, 5K, 10K, and the Ray Hugh..

The Aviemore Half Marathon and 10K Race For All are scenic running events held at Badaguish Outdoor Centre near Aviemore, Scotland, set against the stunning backdrop of the Cairngorms. Both races start and finish at Badaguish, featuring routes through Glenmore Forest Park with forest tracks, loch sh..

The Meall A'bhuachaille Hill Race is a challenging 13km hill running event with 720m of ascent, held near Aviemore at the Badaguish Outdoor Centre. The course features a mix of forest tracks and rugged hill paths, ascending Meall a'Bhuachaille (810m), then traversing Creagan Gorm (732m) and Craiggow..

The Knockfarrel Hill Race is an annual running event organized by the Highland Hill Runners club, featuring a challenging 8km course with a climb of 280 meters. The race takes place in Strathpeffer, with registration available on the day of the event. This race is part of a series of four races orga..

The Dava Way 50k is a scenic ultra trail race in Scotland, linking Grantown-on-Spey to Forres along the historic Dava Way. Covering 50 kilometers, the mostly flat and runnable course follows the old Highland Railway line, featuring diverse landscapes including woodland, moorland, and farmland. Highl..