When is this event?
THE EXPERIENCE OF RUNNING IN THE SNOW AT NIGHT IN THE SCOTTISH MOUNTAINS MAKES SNOW RUNNING A UNIQUE EVENT IN THE UK HILL RUNNING CALENDAR.
Format: Hill running circuit around Glenshee ski station on the compact piste snow, run at sunset and into the winter night. Short (6.5km) and long (11.5km) courses for range of abilities.
Designed as a challenging but fun event. You can run it as an opportunity to simply experience the challenge of the snowy hills at night or as a fierce mountain competitor chasing the trophy!
Participants must have done sufficient training and have an optimal level of health and physical condition, plus experience of undertaking activities in mountain conditions.
The Lairig Ghru is a category C Long Hill Race run over 43km between the police stations of Braemar and Aviemore. This classic race takes place in a spectacular setting and follows an historic drove road rising to 835m between some of the highest peaks in Britain.
A significant proportion of the race fees are donated to the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team, therefore any additional donations are much appreciated.
2024 Entry
£25.00. Online entry only, via the link above.
There are a maximum of 250 places. Once full we will run a waiting list. There will be no on the day entires.
All proceeds of the race, once costs are accounted for, go to charitable organisations, primarily the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team. If you are unable to attend you will receive a £15 refund (up to 3 weeks before race date, no refund will be given after this date).
Entry to the race will open on Friday 29th March at 6pm. You can enter via the link on this page or directly via the Protay website https://protay.co.uk/events/lairig-ghru-2024/
www.deesiderunners.com or facebook
About this event
After the success of our off road rides the last two years we are mixing it up!
Select either Bikeathon only tickets or Bikeathon plus Family Fundraising Ceilidh* tickets to get your Ceilidh tickets at a discounted price (£5 adult rather than £7.50 and £2.50 child rather than £5). The Ceilidh takes place on Saturday 15th June 7pm – 10pm at the Duke of Gordon Hotel in Kingussie.
The Kingussie Bikeathon is a family-friendly, fun cycling event. A bike based marathon along a marked and marshalled route in the stunning Cairngorms National Park. For over 30 years the Bikeathon has been a favourite date on the family calendar.
Balance Bike Ride
This year we have organised a balance bike ride from Kingussie High School for a ‘Wee Picnic’ before ruturning to the Duke of Gordon. This ride has been included so that we offer an easier, shorter, but still challenging ride for our younger participants. There is a limit of 50 places on this ride and all balance bike riders must be accompanied by an adult.
This ride will be well signposted and marshalled throughout the ride.
We have decided to update to a mixed terrain ride to Glen Feshie and back.
Starting at Kingussie High School, you will make your way up and past Ruthven Barracks and on towards Tromie Bridge. From here we will follow a mixed route of both tarmac and gravel through to Feshiebridge. Following a family friendly, low traffic route, we will then loop through the heart of the Cairngorms. The loop will bring us back through the magnificent caledonian pine forests of the Cairngorms, via hydration stations and feed stations, to bring us back into Kingussie. Finally finishing at the Duke of Gordon Hotel.
The family ride will return the same way. The family ride will be well signed and marshalled.
After the popularity of the longer ride we will be running the more advanced gravel route for experienced riders again. Following the family ride to the feeding station, the adventure route will then strike off into the remote sections of the Cairngorms, sticking to gravel tracks through the mountains and forest to loop back and join the family ride on the way back to Kingussie. Those U14 will not be able to ride this route while those U16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Entry fees are as follows: Advanced route £20, Family ride £15 for adults, £5 for kids and a balance bike ride to Tromie Meadows at £5 for kids and free for accompanying adults. Ticket sales from this community event will raise funds for Kingussie High School*. We encourage participants to raise additional sponsorship for a cause, club or group of their choice.
Registration will be open on the day from 9.30 am with the ‘grand depart’ at 10.30. Take as long as you wish to complete the route and enjoy one of our refreshment stops and entertainment along the way.
We are also asking participants to join us in supporting Mikey’s Line and Cardiac Risk in the Young by raising sponsorship for the ride. Please look out for the Just Giving Team page, on the schools Facebook page, and create a link or collect a sponsor form from the school.
We look forward to welcoming you to Cycle Friendly Kingussie for our 2025 Bikeathon.
*Event entry fees in aid of Kingussie High School Parent Council, Scottish charity number SC045172.
* The Family Ceilidh will be held at the Duke of Gordon and entrance fees will support Mikey’s Line and Cardiac Risk in the Young
Sponsored by Fred.Olsen Renewables, Cairngorm to Coast (aka C2C) is a 100km* hike and bike challenge that takes place against the backdrop of the magnificent Cairngorm National Park and along the beautiful scenery of the Dava Way. Taking you from the heights of the Highlands to the coast of Moray; it’s the area’s most gruelling but stunning challenge event. heck out our website for full information www.outfitmoray.com/cairngorm-to-coast/
Please make sure you have read and understand the information contained in our Cairngorm to Coast page and have looked through the FAQ page BEFORE you complete your entry form and payment.
(*all distances are approx)
Date: 25th May 2024
Meet Point: Transport departs from Moray Coast Medical Centre, Lossiemouth or The Square, Grantown on Spey
Hike & Bike Depart: 7am sharp
Bike Only Depart: 9am sharp
Finish: by 9pm at Windswept Brewing Co, Lossiemouth
100 places available:
Hike only: 10
Hike & bike: 50
Bike only: 40
The table below shows the different entry levels and corresponding prices, including sponsorship requirements for the Outfit Moray fundraising places. Please note fundraising places are for those raising funds for Outfit Moray only, if you are raising funds for another charity, please use the pay to play places.
Image credit JamesStevens
This is the perfect Tri…to give it a go!
Check out our website for full information – www.try-tri.co.uk
Venue – Craig MacLean Leisure Centre, Grantown on Spey, Cromdale Road, Grantown on Spey, PH26 3HU.
Individual Entries – The triathlon is open to all individuals over the age of 11 on race day (children under 11 may enter as part of a team). Please note that if you are 15 or under you will need to be accompanied by an adult on the bike section due to it being on open roads.
Please also note that if you are 15 and under it is advised that you are accompanied on the run section (it can be by an adult on a mountain bike or running next to you).
Team Relay Entries
Teams of 3: Team relay event is generally for teams of three with each member participating in one discipline.
Teams of 2: It is perfectly feasible to participate in a team of two, or indeed as part of two teams – you will need to work out the logistics to do this though!
Children’s Entries – please see our How to Enter page on our website for information on children’s entries…
Craig MacLean Leisure Centre, Grantown on Spey, Cromdale Road, Grantown on Spey, PH26 3HU.
Individual Entries
The triathlon is open to all individuals over the age of 11 on race day (children under 11 may enter as part of a team). Please note that if you are 15 or under you will need to be accompanied by an adult on the bike section due to it being on open roads.
Please also note that if you are 15 and under it is advised that you are accompanied on the run section (it can be by an adult on a mountain bike or running next to you).
Team Relay Entries
Teams of 3: Team relay event is generally for teams of three with each member participating in one discipline.
Teams of 2: It is perfectly feasible to participate in a team of two, or indeed as part of two teams – you will need to work out the logistics to do this though!
Live Entertainment in the Lounge Bar with Sons of the Soil
Live Entertainment in the Lounge Bar with Anne & Calum
Live Entertainment in the Lounge Bar with Fraser Gallacher
Live Entertainment in the Lounge Bar with Scott Ramsay
Quiz night in the Lounge Bar . £1 entry per person .Cash Only. Cairngorm Stovies at half time
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