Glen Tanar Trail Running Festival

JUL

25-26

2026

Trail running weekend on the Glen Tanar Estate in Aboyne on 25 and 26 July 2026, with races through moorland, pine forest and beside the River Tanar. Distances range from 10 km to 55 km, plus family runs and a toddler dash.

25-26 Jul 2026

Aboyne, Scotland

Website

55 kilometers 25 kilometers 15 kilometers 10 kilometers 8 kilometers

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Glen Tanar Trail Running Festival

The Glen Tanar Trail Running Festival takes place on the Glen Tanar Estate in Aboyne, within the Cairngorms National Park in Royal Deeside. The event is scheduled for 25 and 26 July 2026 and is organised by the same team behind the Illuminator Night Run.

Races follow estate tracks and natural trails that run beside heather moorland, through Caledonian pine forest and alongside the River Tanar. The weekend includes a set of main trail distances and family events aimed at a range of participants.

Distances

10 km trail race
15 km trail race
25 km trail race
55 km trail race

Family activities on the programme include a Family Mile and a new Toddler Dash with free entry for very young children. The festival provides a trail running weekend on varied terrain within a national park setting. Event information such as route details, athlete guides, camping and FAQs are available from the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

55 km

55km Trail Race

25 km

25km Trail Race

15 km

15km Trail Race

10 km

10km Trail Race

8 km

8k Trail Race

Family Mile