Posts for January, 2025

The annual F3T Fly Fishing Film Tour is back in the UK and will be on the road from November with a top notch selection of short films that are sure to get you fired up for the season ahead!

This year there will be films that take you into the science of the Costa Marlin Project, to the deep depths of the jungle for massive Peacock Bass and will feature a Steelhead story with characters as rare as the fish itself, plus much more.

F3T is the original and largest fly fishing film event of its kind and is proud to be an annual community event for all anglers.

Doors & Event Bar will open at 5pm, The Fly Fishing Film Tour will get under way at 5.30pm.

Join us in the spectacular, remote and challenging Highlands of Scotland for an unforgettable, life-changing adventure. We are offering two race distances, so something for almost everyone – newbies to seasoned and experienced racers.

Both courses will be a compelling multi-day, multi-sport journey through unique and historic landscapes of forests, mountains, rivers, sea and lakes (or lochs!). Expect multiple stages of trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and the odd ‘special stage’ thrown in as well. Navigation (using maps and compass) and self-sufficiency are at the heart of adventure racing – the glue that binds the course together and enables a true adventure. Get your team-mates sorted, and get entered into this epic event!.

ITERA races have a unique Long & Short Course format that allows for a wider range of experience and ability to successfully complete the course. Most Checkpoints (CPs) are optional, and so each team can create a course that plays to their strategic strengths. Around 30% of the teams will be able to complete the Long Course (all CPs). Most of the remainder will pick and choose the optional CPs and thus finish the Short Course.

Night Trail Race Events on the stunning Glen Tanar Estate in Aboyne – a breathtaking challenge.

The Aviemore Half Marathon and 10k for all – two jaw-droppingly scenic courses set amongst the atmospheric backdrop of the Cairngorms. Both races start and finish at Badaguish, taking you on spectacular routes using off-road trails through the beautiful forest, loch and mountain scenery of Glenmore Forest Park. This event is run by Badaguish on behalf of the Speyside Trust.

This half marathon and 10k event might be set amongst the mountains, but don’t let that put you off. Our routes have been planned with our runners in mind and involve no serious ascent or descent – just enough lift to leave you with some spectacular sweeping descents. Conditions are a mixture of mostly good solid forest tracks and paths, with a very short spell along the ski road for the half marathon – a normal good supportive running shoe is required.

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 Long Hard Durty”, this Standard distance race will be a stiff challenge on a tough course in a spectacular location. .

Long Hard Durty:

1,000m Open Water Swim, 18km Technical Mountain Bike, 9km Trail Run
“The Short Fast Durty”, this Sprint distance race will be a stiff but achievable challenge on a great course in a spectacular location.

Short Fast Durty:

500m Open Water Swim, 12km Mountain Bike, 5km Trail Run

Join us for an Open water swimming experience you will never forget.

In the heart of the Cairngorms and in the shadow of Cairngorm Mountain, join us for an open water swim in this truly spectacular location.

At 300 metres above sea level you can swim in a loch that has one of the highest beaches in the UK!

Glenmore 24 is a 12/24hr trail race held in the Glenmore forest outside Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands.

Situated near Loch Morlich the location is stunning and completely off road on forest trails.

The route is a 4mile loop starting at the Hayfield then heading out on to the forest trails passing Loch Morlich. The main race route is in full operation for 12/24hr hour with an option at 11/23hr to join a small 400m loop for the last hour.

2025 will see the 50th Anniversary of the Lairig Ghru Hill Race. The event has run consecutively every year without break since Eddie Campbell’s inaugural race in 1976. This Long Hill Race is over 43 km between the police stations of Braemar and Aviemore, a classic race over a drover road.

Generously 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 dizzy heights of the Highlands to the coast of Moray; it’s the area’s most gruelling, but stunning challenge event.

C2C is split into three categories: hike, hike & bike and bike only. Following the same route, starting at Cairngorm Ski Centre carpark, it’s a hike or bike down to Glenmore Forest, towards Nethy Forest and on to Nethy Bridge before joining the Speyside Way to Grantown on Spey (GOS). From GOS, they take the Dava Way to Forres and then a local Sustrans route to Lossiemouth

Hike Only (30km)

You will depart Lossiemouth at 7am for the Cairngorm ski centre car park. Starting at 9am from Cairngorm, you will hike 30km to the Royal British Legion Scotland in Grantown on Spey, where you will receive your finishing medal and can enjoy a hot meal. (Age 10+)

Hike & Bike (30km/70km)

Depart Lossiemouth 7am for a 9am start at Cairngorm Mountain car park. You’ll hike 30km to Grantown where your bike and cycling kit will be waiting, ready for your 70km cycle to Lossiemouth and receive your finisher’s medal. (Age 14+)

Bike Only (100km)

Depart Lossiemouth at 9am for staggered start from 11am at Cairngorm Mountain car park. Cycle 30km to Grantown on Spey for hot food and drinks, then further 70km to Lossiemouth for your finisher’s medal. (Age 14+)

Whether you are just starting out in the sport, or an experienced triathlete chasing a PB, this event will give you the chance to push yourself whilst experiencing some of the best views the Cairngorms has to offer.

Join us at Loch Insh Outdoor Centre on Sunday 22nd June 2025!

Registration will be open from 9:30am at Loch Insh Outdoor Centre, giving you plenty of time to set up your transition zone.

Fitnessat58° Founder, Sam Cairns will lead an event brief and warm up on Loch Insh beach at 11:45am, before the race begins at 12pm.

The race will start and finish is at Loch Insh Outdoor Centre. There will be vehicles available for you to leave your belongings during the race.

Car parking will be available at the Kincraig Shinty Pitch, next to the Loch Insh Outdoor Centre, just two minute walk from the car park to registration.

The Speyside Triathlon Distances

1. 500m swim

2. 18km cycle – 70% gravel/forest tracks and 30% road

3. 10km run – 90% gravel/forest tracks and 10% road