Explorr

AUG
29
2026
A three day outdoor endurance festival in Banchory featuring a four stage gravel race, runs from 5 km to marathon and a Charity Night Hike to Scolty Tower.
Sat 29 Aug 2026
120 kilometers Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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explorr

explorr is Scotland's outdoor endurance festival held in Banchory, Royal Deeside on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park. Across three days, runners, riders and outdoor enthusiasts take part in gravel racing, off-road running and a programme of music, talks, films, food and community activities.

The festival features several core events and distance options:

  • Gravel Stage Race four stages totalling 120 km
  • Run distances: 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, marathon
  • Charity Night Hike to Scolty Tower
  • Kids races and a kids cycling event for ages 5 to 11

The Gravel Stage Race is organised as a four-stage challenge through Royal Deeside. The weekend schedule also includes athlete talks and a Festival Village offering food and community space.

Events are based at King George V Park, Banchory, Scotland. Entry options are available across a range of prices, with listed fees from £7.50 up to £70.00 depending on the event and category. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

120 km
Gravel Stage Race
Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k Run
5 km
5k Run
Charity Night Hike

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