Peterhead
Trail Running Calendar near Peterhead 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Peterhead for 2026-2027! We've gathered 10 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A multi-terrain running festival on 09 August 2026 with a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior 1k following the River Deveron from Turriff to Banff.
A 10th anniversary hill run of 5.6 miles (9k) from Ritchie Hall with about 600 ft of ascent, bespoke medals for finishers and multiple prize categories.
September 2026
Hill race at Craibstone Golf Course, Aberdeen on 1 September 2026; 5.72 km with about 150 m climb, entry £2 and a 99-runner limit.
A hill race on 11 September 2026 around Bennachie Visitor Centre, roughly 10km with 377m of ascent and prizes for the top three men and women.
Trail running at Fyvie Castle with a chip timed 5 km plus 800 m and 1600 m fun runs, medals, age specific prizes and on site refreshments.
October 2026
Marked hill races from Groddie near Dinnet with full, half and junior courses on Morven, required safety kit and junior entry restrictions.
A 50k mostly off-road ultramarathon on Bennachie with over 5000 ft of ascent, visiting multiple peaks and starting and finishing at the Bennachie Visitor Centre. Pre-entry only with 150 places and a 4 hour cut-off at about 19 miles.
March 2027
May 2027
Timed ultra along the Formartine and Buchan railway with 12 hour and 6 hour options between Maud and Auchnagatt; medals awarded for reaching a 26.3 mile minimum.
A muddy off-road running challenge in Aberdeen on 16 May 2027 with 5 km and 10 km options for adults and supervised teenagers. Entries include a technical T shirt and finishers medal, with free parking and photos.