Dornoch
Trail Running Calendar near Dornoch 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dornoch for 2026-2027! We've gathered 8 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Kinloss Running Festival uses Kinloss Barracks runways and roads on 29 Aug to 30 Aug 2026, offering races from a 1K fun run to a Ray Hughes Half Marathon plus a 4.1 mile Back Yard Ultra loop. Routes are mostly tarmac with minimal elevation.
November 2026
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.
An 8 hour loop event at Culbin Forest where runners complete 4.366 mile laps tracked by wrist tags, aiming for half, full or ultra marathon distances.
May 2027
A two day trail event in the Scottish Highlands around Loch Ness offering seven distances from 16 km to 100 miles, with aid stations, camping options, and UTMB indexing.
June 2027
A roughly 100-mile trail from and to Forres along coastal paths, forests and Speyside with a 12-leg relay team option.
June 2028
An approximately 42 mile ultra from Dornoch to near Dunbeath, Day 8 of the MTC SCOTIA series, limited to 40 runners with mandatory kit and enforced cut offs.