Cairngorms Ultra
Braemar, United Kingdom • 13 Jun 2026
Event overview
The Cairngorms Ultra Trail takes place on Saturday 13 June 2026 and is based at Mar Lodge Estate, three miles west of Braemar, Aberdeenshire (AB35 5YJ). The main course is 60 km with total ascent of 1006 m (3,300'). Entries are limited and the minimum age is 18. Early entry pricing is listed to 30 November, with a higher fee thereafter; a partial refund policy is offered up to six weeks before the event. The race is a UTMB qualifying event.
Course and logistics
The route is largely off road, following well defined paths, old drove roads and mountain passes through Caledonian pinewood and remote glens. The highest point of the course reaches about 700 m. The route will be waymarked so navigation experience is not required and a GPX file is available as a backup. There are limited aid stations at Derry Lodge (about 23 km) and Linn of Dee (about 45 km); several checkpoints are listed including Derry Lodge, Hutchison Refuge, Corrour Refuge, Linn of Dee and Glen Quoich. A shorter option is available during the race from CP5 (Linn of Dee) that gives approximately 48 km (30 miles) and is classed as a finisher result but is not eligible for prizes. A time limit of 12.5 hours applies to the full event. Basic camping is available at the venue for a small nightly fee; freshwater and portable toilets are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.