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Night Trail Race Events on the stunning Glen Tanar Estate in Aboyne
The Illuminator is back – Saturday 26 October 2024 – entries open 2nd December 2023.
This is a spectacular night trail race is a bucket list event – check out the website www.illuminatorrun.co.uk to feel inspired.
The loch has been chosen for its superb water quality and spectacular surroundings.
Coupled with fantastic MTB trails (forest road, easy track as well as sections of singletrack) in the forest, this is one of the very best locations in the UK for off-road racing.
“The Short Fast Durty” is an accessible triathlon for anyone looking to take up the sport off road, this sprint distance event is suitable for riders of blue mountain bike trails.
More information to follow – keep an eye on our website and socials…www.durtyevents.com/triathlon-events/
We aim to provide swimmers with exhilarating, challenging, enjoyable, safe and professionally organised events, whatever their age or ability.
We want as many people as possible to come and enjoy the incredible experience of open water swimming, from newbies to racing snakes.
So, whether it’s your first time, or you’re looking for your next adventure, get out of the pool and take the plunge with Go Swim – Loch Morlich is an iconic place to do it!
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
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!
We’re launching this winter’s snowsport season on Saturday 16th of December with a joint film night in Braemar Village hall.
On offer, 3 new freeride films by Faction Skis just released for the 23/24 season.
The evening kicks off at 7pm, so come along and dream a bit of how good your skiing is and how good the season is going to be.
There will be some prize draws and some new Faction skis to check out.
The event is licensed with a choice of refreshments available from the Braemar Brewery Co.
Join us as we ❄️ Welcome Winter ❄️ at this *free annual community event at the Aviemore Ice Rink, located within the Macdonald Aviemore Resort on Friday 15th December from 4pm to 10pm.
We will be celebrating all there is to love about the winter season here in the Cairngorms National Park at our Annual Winter Launch Festival. There will be BBQ, Music, Mulled Wine, Mince Pies, Fire Pit & Smore, Ice Skating and much more!
❄️⛸🏒🥌🏂⛷☃️ 🍔🍷🥧🔥✨
📆 Friday 15th December 2023
⏰ 4pm to 10pm (ice rink open from 1.30pm for ice activities)
📍Aviemore Ice Rink, located within the Macdonald Aviemore Resort
*Free entry event – fundraising activities to support the development of our community ice sports programs and the Aviemore Burnside Playpark Project
Organised and hosted by Aviemore and Glenmore Community Trust
Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Brora Rangers FC, Seafield Park, 2pm. (N.B. Note early kick-off time). Parking at ground and at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Ave car park. Snack bar, half-time raffle, merchandise. Covered wheelchair spaces. (Weather permitting – if match in doubt check www.facebook.com/strathspeythistlefc or www.highlandfootballleague.com on matchday).
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