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Cairngorms Ultra

Name: Cairngorms Ultra
Start: 2024-06-01
End: 2024-06-01
Location: Braemar

Braemar, United Kingdom • 1 Jun 2024

The Cairngorms Ultra Trail is a 60km trail run taking place on Saturday 1st June 2024, starting and finishing at Mar Lodge Estate in Braemar, Aberdeenshire. The route offers extensive views of the Cairngorm Mountains, including Ben Macdui, Braeriach, and Cairn Toul. The event features a new 'Short Course Ultra' option and will be waymarked, requiring no navigation experience. The terrain includes singletrack trails, off-road ATV tracks, forest roads, and minor roads, with a total ascent of 1006m. The event also offers camping facilities at the race venue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Braemar

Race information

Website

UTMB 50K

60 km

Cairngorms Ultra Trail 60Km

48 km

Short Course Ultra

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Location

Booking.com

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