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
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.

Events nearby

A roughly 4.5 mile hill race with about 1200 feet of ascent, climbing Creag Dhubh, crossing the River Spey and returning to the Newtonmore games arena.
A 12/24 hour trail race in Glenmore Forest near Loch Morlich, featuring a four mile loop, an optional 400 m final-hour loop, and specific crew and kit rules.
A 26.2 mile trail marathon around Kingussie in the Cairngorms with mainly off-road terrain, finishers receive a bespoke medal and T shirt and on-course mountain and forest views.
A 50 km trail along the old Highland Railway from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres, climbing to Dava Summit and passing viaducts, woodland and restored waypoints.
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