Cairngorms Ultra
Braemar, United Kingdom • 13 Jun 2026
Event overview
The Cairngorms Ultra Trail is a 60 km ultra trail race on Saturday 13 June 2026. The event is based at Mar Lodge Estate, three miles west of Braemar in Aberdeenshire. The course total ascent is listed as 1006 m (3300') with a similar descent. The event is described as a UTMB qualifying event and entries are limited. Minimum entry age is 18 years.
Distances:
- 60 km
- 48 km (30 miles) short-course ultra option if athletes leave the course at CP5
Course, facilities and rules
The route is waymarked and safety marshals are placed at key points, so navigation experience is not required. A GPX file is provided and navigational devices are permitted as backup. The majority of the route is off road, following well defined paths, tracks and old drove roads; the highest point on the course is about 700 m. There are intermediate cut-off times and a full time limit of 12 hours 30 minutes for the 60 km event.
Checkpoints and aid:
- Checkpoints include Derry Lodge, Hutchison Refuge, Corrour Refuge, Linn of Dee and Glen Quoich.
- Aid stations are listed at Derry Lodge (23 km) and Linn of Dee (45 km). Participants are advised to carry sufficient food and water; natural river water refill points are available.
Venue and on-site facilities include event camping at Mar Lodge (basic field camping, toilets and fresh water; a fee applies). Registration is issued at the venue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.