The Loch Morlich Running Festival

Aviemore, United Kingdom • 3 Jan 2027

The Loch Morlich Running Festival 2027

The Loch Morlich Running Festival takes place on 3 January 2027 and is presented by Fitnessat58°. The event, in its ninth year, follows trails through Glenmore Forest and finishes at Loch Morlich beach. The start location is The Hayfield, Glenmore.

Distances offered:

  • 5.6 km (trail shoes recommended)
  • 11.2 km (trail shoes recommended)

The event includes a group warm-up led by a Fitnessat58° instructor and chip timing provided by Perfect Timing Scotland, with results sent on the day. All finishers receive a bespoke medal. Food is available at the finish, including home baking. Prizes are awarded to the top three male and top three female finishers in each race. The atmosphere is described as family friendly and dog friendly, with dogs required to be on leads.

Entry fees are listed as £30 for the 5.6 km and £35 for the 11.2 km; under 16 entries are £7.50 for either distance. Refunds are not available. The event was open for entries with a closing date listed as 22 December 2026; published capacity shows 620 places with current availability unspecified. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

11 km
11.2km
6 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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