Loch Morlich Running Festival

JAN

3

2027

A January running event at Loch Morlich on 3 January 2027 offering 5K, 10K and under 16s entries along Glenmore Forest and the loch shore, with chip timing, medals, awards and event photos.

Sun 3 Jan 2027

Aviemore, Scotland

Website Registration

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Loch Morlich Running Festival, 3 January 2027

The Loch Morlich Running Festival takes place at Loch Morlich, Hayfield, Glenmore, set in Cairngorms scenery and routes that run through Glenmore Forest and along the loch shore. This is the ninth edition of the event.

Available distances are listed below.

5K (entry £30)
10K (entry £35)
Under 16s (entry £7.50; eligible for both events)

The event uses chip timing and publishes results on the day. Awards are given to the top three male and top three female finishers in both the 5K and 10K. All finishers receive a bespoke medal. Event-day provisions include home baking and event photography. Entries are non-refundable.

Registration, briefing and a warm-up are part of the event schedule. The description above focuses on the course options, facilities and competitive elements rather than individual start times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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