Blair Castle Trail Weekender
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Event overview
Blair Castle Trail Weekender is a three-day trail running festival held on 29 - 31 May 2026 in the grounds of Blair Castle on the Atholl Estate, at the base of the Cairngorm national park. The 2026 edition is the sixth running of the event. The weekend includes camping and a programme of outdoor cinema, talks, workshops, live music, yoga and guided runs.
Race options and course details
Races start from the event village within the castle grounds. The event offers multiple race distances and a kids fun run. Depending on the chosen race, routes loop past Hercules Gardens, follow the Glen Tilt path, or head toward the Ben Dearg summit at 1009 m. The listed race options include:
- 58 km Full Tilt Ultra, with 2x Munro summits
- 30 km Dearg Up n' Doon, with 1x Munro summit
- Atholl Trail Half Marathon
- 13 km Banvie Burn
- 7 km Diana's Grove
- Kids Fun Run
Festival village and tickets
Running entries include access to the festival village for the whole weekend. A separate festival ticket is required for people who are not running. The festival programme is available to participants and non-runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
