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Trail runs in Highlands and Islands

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Join Scotland’s biggest ultramarathon! Take on a true wilderness running adventure through the Scottish Highlands, with flexible distances and an unforgettable expedition feel.
  • Sat 2 - Sun 3 May
  • FREE-£290
Inverness, Highland, UK

Ultra X Scotland

Join Scotland’s biggest ultramarathon! Take on a true wilderness running adventure through the Scottish Highlands, with flexible distances and an unforgettable expedition feel.

  • Ultra run 4
  • Trail run 2
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Mountains
  • Age 18 & over
Seven races. One epic weekend. Salomon Skyline Scotland® returns, hosted at Nevis Range, Fort William.
  • Fri 18 - Sun 20 Sep
  • £40-£220
Fort William, Highland, UK

Skyline Scotland

Seven races. One epic weekend. Salomon Skyline Scotland® returns, hosted at Nevis Range, Fort William.

  • 100K ultra run
  • Trail run 3
  • 100 mile ultra run
  • Ultra run
  • 50K ultra run
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Mountains
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 16 & over
  • Sun 17 - Sun 24 May
  • £2,099
Fort William, Highland, UK

Cape Wrath Ultra

  • 8 days trail running
  • Sun 17 - Tue 19 May
  • £799
Fort William, Highland, UK

Cape Wrath 100

  • 100 miles trail running
  • Sat 30 May
  • £25
Isle of Canna, Highland, UK

Isle of Canna 10K Trail Run

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • £70-£72
Fort Augustus, Highland, UK

Great Glen Ultra Marathon 42

  • 42 miles trail running + 6000 ft ascent
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • £118-£120
Fort William, Highland, UK

Great Glen Ultra Marathon

  • 72 miles trail running + 8500 ft ascent
  • Sat 15 Aug
  • £80
Aviemore, Highland, UK

The Speyside Way 50K & 100K | 100K

  • 100 km trail running
  • Sat 7 Nov
  • £68
Grantown-on-Spey, Highland, UK

The Dava Way 50K

  • 50 km trail running

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