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Saltire 24, 12 and 6

Strachan, United Kingdom • 20-21 Jun 2026

Event overview

Saltire 24, 12 and 6 is a lapped endurance trail running event at Knockburn Sports Loch, Strachan, Banchory, AB31 6LL. It takes place over the weekend of 20-21 June 2026 and offers timed options of 24 hours, 12 hours and 6 hours. The minimum age for entry is 18. Entries open 3 July 2025 and close 31 May 2026; the listing shows 146 participants registered so far.

Format and course

Participants run repeated laps of a waymarked trail within the Knockburn estate, beside Kerloch Hill and Fetteresso Forest. The lap distance is 4.2 miles. Solo entries and team entries are available; teams can be small or large with up to 8 members, and only one team member runs at any time.

Support and facilities

The event will have fixed and mobile safety marshals and medics on the course. Limited serviced camping will be available on site. Peripheral support will be based at the Sports Academy and there is access to the shower block next to the conference centre. Event portaloos are gender neutral, and entries may be recorded as female, male or non-binary. The organiser is Rebel PT Ltd. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Strachan

Race information

Website Registration
24 hr
Saltire 24 - Large Team (5-8)
24 hr
Saltire 24 - Small Team (2-4)
24 hr
Saltire 24 - Solo
12 hr
Saltire 12 - Small Team (2-4)
12 hr
Saltire 12 - Solo
6 hr
Saltire 6 - Solo
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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