Dava Way 50K
Grantown-on-Spey, United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025
Event details
The Dava Way 50k takes place on 8th November 2025. The event distance is 50 km. The race has an entry limit of 300 runners, a cutoff of 8 hours, and an entry fee of £60. Entries are offered on a first come, first served basis. Competitors must be over 18 and have some experience with ultra distance running. Competitors receive an official race handbook.
Route and course features
The route runs from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres, starting with a tour of Anagach Woods and then following the Dava Way. The Dava Way section stretches over 38 kilometres from the Cairngorms National Park before finishing in Forres to make the full 50 km. The course mostly follows the old Highland Railway line, providing traffic-free, off-road runnable trail on woodland, moorland and farm track.
The route rises to the Dava Summit at 321 m / 1052 ft and then descends to sea level. Notable features on or near the trail include the Divie viaduct, Huntly's Cove, the Breathing Place at Dunphail, the Halfway Hut (restored shelter with solar panels), and two wood sculptures (a dragoon and a collie dog). GPX files and the race map are provided before the event. The route may be subject to change due to external factors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.