Blair Castle Trail Weekender
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Event overview
Blair Castle Trail Weekender is a three-day trail running event held 29–31 May 2026. It is the sixth edition and is organised by Outsider Events. The event village is staged within the grounds of Blair Castle on the Atholl Estate at the base of the Cairngorm National Park. Running entries include access to the festival village for the whole weekend. Camping is available and the festival programme includes outdoor cinema, talks, workshops, yoga, guided runs, live music on Saturday evening and other wellness activities.
Races and distances
- 58 km - Full Tilt Ultra (2 Munro summits)
- 30 km - Dearg Up n' Doon (1 Munro summit)
- Half marathon - Atholl Trail Half Marathon
- 13 km - Banvie Burn
- 7 km - Diana's Grove
- Kids Fun Run
All races start at the event village in the grounds of Blair Castle. Depending on the chosen route, courses include a loop past Hercules Gardens, a climb up Glen Tilt, or a route toward the 1009 m summit of Ben Dearg. Ticket prices range from £10 to £79, with a Festival Village Pass available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
