Explorr
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explorr - outdoor endurance festival
explorr is a three-day outdoor endurance festival in Banchory, Royal Deeside, held at King George V Park on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park. The event brings together runners, riders and outdoor enthusiasts for racing and a public festival programme.
The festival programme includes a mix of sporting events and community activities. The three core events are the explorr Gravel Stage Race, a four-stage challenge covering a 120 km route through Royal Deeside; explorr Run, offering multiple running distances from 5 km up to a marathon; and the Charity Night Hike to Scolty Tower.
Additional weekend features include kids races, athlete talks, a Festival Village, music, talks, films and food. The event lists specific youth races by age group and several run distances for adults.
Available running distances and youth races include:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Kids races: The Deeside Dash (9 to 11 yrs); The Wee Dash (5 to 8 yrs)
The festival presents a combination of competitive stages, off-road running and community-focused activities across a rural setting in Royal Deeside. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
