Glenmore 24 Trail Race

Event overview

Glenmore 24 is a timed trail race held in Glenmore Forest near Loch Morlich, Aviemore, on 5-6 September 2026. The event offers both 12-hour and 24-hour formats. The course is completely off-road on forest trails with a central runners welfare area at The Hayfield.

Course and format

The main loop is 4 miles with approximately 400 ft of ascent per loop and a water stop around 2 miles. Runners may join a small 400 m loop in the final hour at the 11/23-hour points; all 400 m loops are counted with a measuring wheel. If a 4-mile loop is started but not completed within the race time limit, that distance will not be recorded.

Support, safety and kit

Support crew may set up around the Hayfield perimeter but are not allowed on the course. Crew allowances: 12-hour runners - one crew member; 24-hour runners - two crew members. Safety car/sweepers patrol the route periodically. A mandatory kit list and a recommended kit list are issued in the pre-race briefing; mandatory items include a foil blanket, water container, food, a working mobile with race control number, a small first aid kit and a race vest. The race briefing is sent to runners in advance.

Rules, entries and refunds

The event limits entries to 180 places. No transfers or deferrals (except for specified Covid travel restrictions) are allowed. Refund policy: a 30-day cooling-off period with a £15 administration fee; after 30 days a 50% refund is available up to 12 weeks before the event; no refunds within 12 weeks. Other rules include prohibition of NSAIDs during the race and restrictions on poles, support runners and bike buddies. Dogs are allowed under owner control. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.