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Outsider Events are excited to bring to you a bigger and better 4th edition of Blair Castle Trail Weekender on the 31 May – 2 June 2024.
The 2024 event features a wider range of trail races and exciting edition of our outdoor cinema, and range of live music on the Saturday evening…
Staged within the grounds of the iconic Blair Castle on the Atholl Estate, this weekend of trail running has races from Kids, 7km right up to the 60km ‘Full Tilt Ultra’.
All respective races start at the event village based in the grounds of Blair Castle which nestles at the base of the Cairngorm national park.
From here on out, depending on your choice of race, runners either loop round past Hercules Gardens and back to the start, fork off up the winding Glen Tilt or head toward the 1009m high summit of Ben Dearg. Which trail will you take?
Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Inverurie Loco Works FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 2pm (note early kick-off). Parking at ground and at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by their kind permission. Overflow car parking at Burnfield Ave car park (200m). Snack bar, half-time raffle draw, merchandise, team-sheets. (N.B. Fixture is “weather permitting” – if in doubt, check club facebook and website for updates on matchday).
Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Brechin City FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 2pm (note early kick-off). Parking at ground or at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Ave car park (200m). Snack bar, half-time raffle draw, merchandise and teamsheets. Fixture is “weather permitting” – if in doubt check club facebook and website on matchday for updates.
Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Nairn County FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 2pm (note earlier time). Parking at ground or at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Car Park 200m. Snack bar, half-time raffle draw, merchandise and teamsheets. Fixture is “weather permitting” – if in doubt check club website and facebook after 10am on matchday.
The Dirt Dash season (there are three awesome Dirt Dash events around the UK – check them out here!) starts with the Lezyne Cateran Dirt Dash on 4 and 5 May.
Riders will be taken around the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Highlands and through the Cairngorms National Park.
At around 55 miles (89 km) the Cateran Dirt Dash has a shorter route than the other events, making this the perfect introduction to bikepacking.
The event, on the first bank holiday weekend in May and before the midge season, is a co-operation with the Cateran Ecomuseum in Scotland – its an iconic location for an iconic event.
Find out a bit more here – we would love to see you!
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/
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