Glenmore 24 Trail Race
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Glenmore 24 Trail Race
Glenmore 24 is a 12/24 hour trail event held in Glenmore Forest near Loch Morlich, Aviemore, Scotland, scheduled for 4–5 September 2027. The race uses a measured looped course and records laps completed within the timed period.
The main route is a roughly four mile forest loop that starts at The Hayfield, passes Loch Morlich and includes a water stop at two miles. There is a short hill between miles two and three. The route records elevation of about 400 ft per four mile loop. In the final hour there is an option to run a small 400 m loop; these short loops are counted using a measuring wheel. If a runner starts a four mile loop and does not complete it before the end of their timed event, that distance will not be recorded.
Distances:
- 4 mile loop, about 400 ft climb per loop
- 400 m short loop for the final hour
The Hayfield serves as a runner welfare and start/finish area where crew can set up aid stations around the perimeter tap. Support crew rules allow one crew person for 12 hour runners and two for 24 hour runners; crew must remain in the start-finish area and are not permitted on the course. Motorhomes are directed to hard-standing areas or the Hayfield car park.
Safety sweep vehicles operate on the route every 2–3 hours. Mandatory and recommended kit lists are issued in pre-race information; mandatory items include a foil blanket, water container, food, working mobile phone with race control number, small first aid kit and a race vest. The use of NSAIDs during the race is prohibited. The event takes place in the Scottish Highlands where weather can be harsh; past conditions have included temperatures down to about -2 to -5 degrees Celsius in 2019. Entry has no specific qualification requirement and runners may compete unsupported. Refund rules include a 30 day cooling off period with a £15 administration fee, 50% refund up to 12 weeks before the event, and no refund within 12 weeks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
