Cairngorms Ultra
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Event Details
The Cairngorms Ultra Trail is a 60 km running event with an ascent of 1006 m (3300 ft). The event takes place on Saturday, 13th June 2026. It starts and finishes at Mar Lodge on the Mar Lodge Estate, located three miles west of Braemar in Aberdeenshire. Registration is available on the Friday before the event and on Saturday morning. The total time limit for the event is 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The Course
The route is a loop starting and finishing at Mar Lodge in the Cairngorms National Park. It passes through highland scenery including Caledonian pinewoods in Glens Derry, Luibeg, and Quoich, and visits the Lairig an Laoigh and Lairig Ghru passes. The course offers views of mountains such as Ben Macdui, Braeriach, and Cairn Toul. The terrain is mostly off-road on well-defined paths, tracks, and old drove roads, with some sections on minor roads. The highest point on the course is 700 m. The route is waymarked.
Participant Information
Entry is limited due to the conservation area. The minimum age for entry is 18. A 'Short Course Ultra' option of approximately 48 km is available at a designated checkpoint. Aid stations are located at Derry Lodge (23 km) and Linn of Dee (45 km), though participants are advised to carry sufficient supplies. Camping is available at the event venue for a fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
