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Cairngorms Ultra

Braemar, United Kingdom • 31 May 2025

The Cairngorms Ultra Trail is a 60km ultra running event set in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland's largest national park known for its stunning highland scenery. Starting and finishing at Mar Lodge near Braemar, the course features 1006m of ascent and traverses remote, rugged terrain including Caledonian pinewoods, mountain passes like Lairig an Laoigh and Lairig Ghru, and offers extensive views of peaks such as Ben Macdui. The route is fully waymarked, requiring no navigation skills, and includes aid stations at Derry Lodge and Linn of Dee. A shorter 48km option is available. The event emphasizes a wild, scenic experience with excellent support and limited entries to protect the conservation area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Braemar

Race information

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UTMB 50K
60 km
1006 m+
60km Ultra Trail
48 km
Short Course Ultra 48km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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