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The Loch Morlich Running Festival

Name: The Loch Morlich Running Festival
Start: 2026-01-03
End: 2026-01-03
Location: Aviemore

Aviemore, United Kingdom • 3 Jan 2026

The Loch Morlich Running Festival is an exciting annual event taking place on January 3, 2026, in the picturesque Glenmore Forest, concluding at the beautiful Loch Morlich beach. Participants can choose between two trail distances: 5.6KM and 11.2KM, with trail shoes recommended. The festival promotes a supportive atmosphere for all fitness levels, featuring a group warm-up, chip timing, and bespoke finishers' medals. Additionally, there will be delicious home baking at the finish line and prizes for the top three male and female runners in each race. The event is dog-friendly and encourages family participation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Aviemore

Race information

Registration

11 km

11.2km

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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