Saltire 24, 12 and 6

JUN
20-21
2026
Take on 24 hour, 12 hour or 6 hour trail challenges around Knockburn Sports Loch in Royal Deeside on 20 and 21 June 2026. Solo or team entries and lakeside camping make for a scenic weekend of endurance and fun.
20-21 Jun 2026
Saltire 6 - Solo Saltire 24 - Solo Saltire 24 - Small Team (... Saltire 24 - Large Team (... Saltire 12 - Solo

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Event overview

Saltire 24, 12 and 6 takes place on 20–21 June 2026 at Knockburn Sports Loch, Strachan, Banchory (AB31 6LL) in Royal Deeside, Scotland. The event is organised by Rebel PT Ltd. Entries open 3 July 2025 and close 31 May 2026. The minimum age is 18. There were 118 participants registered at the time of this listing. Entry fees vary by event and by date (for example Saltire 24 solo fees are £115, rising to £125 from 07/01/2026 and £135 from 01/03/2026).

Format, course and facilities

Participants follow waymarked, multi-terrain trails within the Knockburn estate on a lapped course. Available race options are:

  • 24 hour
  • 12 hour
  • 6 hour

The lap distance is 4.2 miles. Teams may enter in sizes from 2 to 8; only one team member runs at any time. Fixed and mobile safety marshals and medics will be located around the course. Limited serviced camping is available. Peripheral support will be based in the Sports Academy and there is access to the shower block next to the conference centre. All event portaloos are gender neutral; the shower block is labelled male/female and open showers may be used by whichever side participants feel comfortable with. An optional XCover purchase is offered for possible refund protection. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

4 mi
Saltire 6 - Solo
4 mi
Saltire 24 - Solo
4 mi
Saltire 24 - Small Team (2-4)
4 mi
Saltire 24 - Large Team (5-8)
4 mi
Saltire 12 - Solo
4 mi
Saltire 12 - Small Team (2-4)

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