The Cairngorms Trail Marathon
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The Cairngorms Trail Marathon : Kingussie, 19 September 2027
The Cairngorms Trail Marathon is a single-loop trail marathon organised by Fitnessat58° in the Scottish Highlands. The event takes place in and around Kingussie and follows a mostly off-road route through forest and mountain scenery.
The distance is 26.2 miles with a recommended use of trail shoes; the route is approximately 80% trail and 20% road. The course starts and finishes at the market stance in Kingussie and follows the Kingussie cycle path, crosses Tromie Bridge, passes Killiehuntly and runs through Glenfeshie. The start is led out by a local piper. Participants will encounter mountain views, forest trails and river crossings along the loop.
The organisers note the route includes undulating and challenging terrain and recommend entry only for those who have completed at least a half marathon and are prepared for sustained off-road running. There are no cut-off times.
Registration takes place at The Crossing in Kingussie (opposite Kingussie Railway Station). Car parking is available at The Crossing, Kingussie Railway Station, Kingussie Church and the market stance.
Included in the entry fee are a group warm-up led by a Fitnessat58° instructor, a bespoke finisher medal and finisher T-shirt, food at the finish including a BBQ and home baking, prizes for the top three male and female finishers, and exclusive discounted B&B rates at local establishments. Entry fee is listed as £89.99; refunds are not available. Total places are limited to 200 and the event status is open. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
