Glenmore 24 Trail Race
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Event
Glenmore 24 is a timed trail event held over 12 and 24 hours in Glenmore Forest near Aviemore, Scottish Highlands. The event runs on 5-6 September 2026. The course is fully off-road on forest trails beside Loch Morlich. Total places are capped at 180. Entry fees are listed as £103 (discounted) and £105 (standard).
Course and format
The route is a loop of 4 miles with a water stop at the 2 mile point and a short hill between miles 2 and 3. In the final hour there is an option to switch to a measured 400 m loop; all 400 m loops are recorded using a measuring wheel. Only completed 4 mile laps within the 12/24 hour period are counted toward a runner’s distance.
Rules, safety and kit
Support crew are allowed in the start-finish area only; 12 hour entrants may have 1 crew member and 24 hour entrants may have 2. Dogs are permitted but owners must remove dog waste. Prohibited items and behaviours include walking poles, muling, support runners/bike buddies and use of NSAIDs during the race. Sweep vehicles monitor the route periodically. A mandatory kit list and a recommended kit list are issued before the event; mandatory items include a foil blanket, water container, food, a working mobile phone with race control number, a small first aid kit and a race vest.
Entry and refunds
No deferrals or transfers. A 30 day cooling-off period applies with a £15 administration charge for withdrawal in that period. After 30 days a 50% refund is offered up to 12 weeks before the event; no refunds within 12 weeks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
