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Glen Tanar Trail Running Festival

Aboyne, United Kingdom • 25-26 Jul 2026

Glen Tanar Trail Running Festival

The Glen Tanar Trail Running Festival takes place on the Glen Tanar Estate within Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park in Royal Deeside. This trail running weekend features multiple distance options that take participants through various natural landscapes near Aboyne.

The courses traverse tracks and trails across rugged heather moorland and through towering Caledonian pine forests. Participants also run alongside the banks of the winding River Tanar. The event serves as a festival environment for trail runners, offering on-site camping facilities and a shop for participants.

The event offers several distinct race distances:

  • 10km
  • 15km
  • 25km
  • 55km

The festival is organized by the same team behind the Illuminator Night Run. Participants can access an athlete guide containing specific event details and requirements, including a list of essential kit for the trails. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Aboyne

Race information

Website
UTMB 20K UTMB 50K
55 km
55km Trail Race
25 km
25km Trail Race
15 km
15km Trail Race
10 km
10km Trail Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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