Loch Morlich Running Festival

Aviemore, United Kingdom • 3 Jan 2027

Loch Morlich Running Festival, 3 January 2027

The Loch Morlich Running Festival takes place at Loch Morlich, Hayfield, Glenmore, set in Cairngorms scenery and routes that run through Glenmore Forest and along the loch shore. This is the ninth edition of the event.

Available distances are listed below.

  • 5K (entry £30)
  • 10K (entry £35)
  • Under 16s (entry £7.50; eligible for both events)

The event uses chip timing and publishes results on the day. Awards are given to the top three male and top three female finishers in both the 5K and 10K. All finishers receive a bespoke medal. Event-day provisions include home baking and event photography. Entries are non-refundable.

Registration, briefing and a warm-up are part of the event schedule. The description above focuses on the course options, facilities and competitive elements rather than individual start times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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