Cateran Trail Ultramarathon
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Cateran Trail Ultramarathon
The Cateran Trail Ultramarathon is a circular race that starts and finishes at Gulabin Lodge at the Spittal of Glenshee. The route is approximately 55 miles with 7,450 ft (about 2,250 m) of ascent and is listed as an UTMB Index qualifier.
The course is roughly 90% off road, consisting mainly of forest trails, rough tracks and open hillside, with short sections of quiet country tarmac. The final section climbs to An Lairig Pass with a descent back to the finish at Gulabin Lodge.
Entry is open without specific qualification requirements, though runners are expected to be confident in completing the distance within the overall 15 hour cut-off. Organisers suggest regular experience of runs around 20 miles. The event is designed to be self-sufficient and does not provide or permit support crews following the field.
Race rules include requirements such as registration, ID at registration, prohibition of place transfers, no muling, no walking poles, no support runners or bikes, and no dogs. Mandatory kit must be carried and will be spot-checked; examples listed by organisers include a full-size foil blanket, a working mobile phone with race control number stored, and means to carry at least 1 litre of water. A race t-shirt or vest is optional.
Previous years results are published for reference and a refund policy with a cooling off period and tiered refunds is in place. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
