Fort Augustus
Trail Running Calendar near Fort Augustus 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Fort Augustus for 2026-2027! We've gathered 19 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Short winter race at Braveheart carpark, Glen Nevis on 1 Nov 2026, part of the LAC Winter League, entry £3.
Drumfada Chase is a medium 6 to 9 mile race at Green gates, Annat on Sun 8 Nov 2026, forming part of the Lochaber AC Winter League.
Short Lochaber AC Winter League race at Erract, Glen Loy on 22 November 2026 with a £3 entry; part of the Winter League schedule.
December 2026
A medium distance race (6 to 9 miles) at Torlundy on 26 Dec 2026, part of the Lochaber AC Winter League; entry is £3 for members and non-members.
January 2027
Uphill race on Aonach Mor from Nevis Range to the top gondola station, 3 km with 610 m ascent on 1 January 2027; capped at 150 entries using pre selection.
Part of the LAC Winter League, Riverbank Splodge is a medium race of 6 to 9 miles at Achriabhach, Glen Nevis on 3 Jan 2027; entry is £3 for members and £5 for non-members.
Puggy Line Plod is a medium six to nine mile race at Nevis Range on 17 January 2027, part of the LAC Winter League with different entry fees for members and non members.
February 2027
Figure 8 at Fort William Leisure Centre is a long Winter League race on 21 Feb 2027 covering 9.1+ miles with a published entry fee of £3.
May 2027
A multi distance ultramarathon in Inverness on 1 to 2 May 2027 with routes from 16 km to 100 miles and a range of individual, charity, youth, and slam entry options.
A point to point ultra along the West Highland Way, 96 miles with 14,700 ft ascent, with an optional Ben Nevis extension to 107 miles and organised support.
July 2027
A 170 mile foot race from Glasgow to Inverness along the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way with about 24,000 ft of ascent and marked checkpoints.
A 73 miles unsupported ultra along the Great Glen Way from Corpach near Fort William to Inverness with marshaled checkpoints, mandatory kit and 8,500 ft of ascent.
A 42 miles self sufficient ultra along the Great Glen Way from Fort Augustus to Inverness with 6,000 ft ascent, three drop bag checkpoints and a 15 hour cut off.
August 2027
A traditional Highland Games in Newtonmore each first Saturday in August featuring heavies, pipe bands, Highland dancing, athletics and the Creag Dhubh hill race about 4½ miles long.
Annual Highland Games by Loch Ness featuring heavy events, Highland dancing, piping and the World Female Heavy Events Championship.
September 2027
A new UTMB World Series mountain trail event in Fort William, Scotland (Sept 2027), offering races from 20K to 100M that finish at the Nevis Range Ultra-Trail Village.
A 26.2 mile trail marathon around Kingussie in the Cairngorms with mainly off-road terrain, finishers receive a bespoke medal and T shirt and on-course mountain and forest views.
June 2028