Highland Council
Trail Running Calendar near Highland Council 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Highland Council for 2026-2027! We've gathered 16 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A charity beach run on 01 November 2026 to raise funds for Team Hamish and Nairn Beach Wheelchairs, featuring an approximate 10 miles out-and-back course on Nairn Beach.
A 50 km trail race along the Dava Way from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres, mostly on old railway track with varied scenery; 8-hour cutoff, 300 places, entry fee £65.
An 8 km hill race near Strathpeffer with 350 m ascent on marked landrover tracks and footpaths, including steep muddy sections and marshals at key junctions.
An eight hour looped trail event in Culbin Forest where runners complete 4.367 mile laps and aim for half, full or ultra marathon tallies.
January 2027
May 2027
Multiple-distance ultramarathon in Inverness with routes from 16 km to 100 miles through the Great Glen near Loch Ness.
June 2027
A 100 miles ultra trail from Forres along the Moray Coastal Trail, Speyside Way and Dava Way, limited to 100 entrants with a 30 hour cutoff and a self sufficient format.
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 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 12/24 hour trail race in Glenmore Forest near Loch Morlich, featuring a four mile loop, an optional 400 m final-hour loop, and specific crew and kit rules.
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.
November 2027
Culbin Forest 8 hour Challenge on 20 Nov 2027 is a timed trail loop event where runners complete as many 4.367 mile laps as possible, entry fee £49.95, 250 places.
June 2028