Blair Castle Trail Weekender

Pitlochry, United Kingdom • 29-31 May 2026

Event Overview

The Blair Castle Trail Weekender takes place within the grounds of Blair Castle on the Atholl Estate in the Scottish Highlands. Returning for its sixth year, the event features a variety of trail running distances set across historic estate land. Participants navigate marked routes with varied terrain and highland scenery.

Race Options

The event offers several distances to accommodate different preferences:

  • Full Tilt Ultra 58K
  • Dearg Up n’ Doon 32K
  • Atholl Trail Half Marathon 21.1K
  • Banvie Burn 13K
  • Dianas Grove 7K
  • Kids Fun Run 1K

Location and Atmosphere

The event is staged in Blair Atholl, Pitlochry. A central event village serves as a hub for the weekend, providing food, drink, and live entertainment. This village atmosphere supports runners and spectators throughout the multi-day schedule.

Registration and Participation

The event is scheduled from May 29 to May 31, 2026. Online registration is open until the end of May 27, 2026. Separate passes are available for those who wish to access the festival village without participating in a specific race. An instalment plan is available for entry fees, and partial refunds are offered for cancellations made before early April 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 km
Dearg up N' Doon - 30km
Half Marathon
Atholl Trail Half Marathon
13 km
Banvie Burn - 13km
7 km
Diana's Grove - 7km
Full Tilt Ultra
Kids Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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