Blair Castle Trail Weekender

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Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
30 May - 01 Jun, 2025 (Fri - Sun)

Trail running

7 km, 13 km, 21.1 km, 30 km, 58 km

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About the event

Outsider Events invites you to experience the Blair Castle Trail Weekender, now bigger and better with its latest edition. Nestled within the iconic grounds of Blair Castle on the Atholl Estate, this weekend promises a thrilling array of trail races for all levels, from kids' races to the challenging 60km 'Full Tilt Ultra'. The event also marks the debut of the Atholl Trail Half Marathon!The races kick off from the event village located at the base of the stunning Cairngorm National Park. Depending on your chosen challenge, your trail might lead you through the scenic Hercules Gardens, up the winding paths of Glen Tilt, or towards the majestic 1009m summit of Ben Dearg. Adding to the excitement are engaging evening talks and a vibrant lineup of live music on Saturday evening. Which path will you choose in this unforgettable trail adventure?

Races offered by this event

You have 11 weeks to prepare

Full Tilt Ultra 58km

From

99 USD
30 May, 2025 (Fri) - 09:00
Trail running

58 km

Solo
On site
Trail
Mountain range
Forest

Dearg Up n' Doon 30km

From

73 USD
31 May, 2025 (Sat) - 10:00
Trail running

30 km

Solo
On site
Trail
Mountain range
Forest

Atholl Trail Half Marathon

From

68 USD
01 Jun, 2025 (Sun) - 10:00
Trail running

21.1 km

Solo
On site
Trail
Mountain range
Forest

Banvie Burn 13km

From

60 USD
01 Jun, 2025 (Sun) - 10:15
Trail running

13 km

Solo
On site
Trail
Mountain range
Forest

Dianas Grove 7km

From

46 USD
01 Jun, 2025 (Sun) - 12:00
Trail running

7 km

Solo
On site
Trail
Mountain range
Forest

Course details

Course highlights

Full Tilt Ultra - 58km Taking in the 2 Munro summits of Cairn a Chlamain and Ben Dearg, along with Glen Tilt and the vast forests of Blairuachdair the Full Tilt Ultra has it all. Dearg Up n' Doon - 30km The Dearg Up n' Doon takes quite a step up from the 2 shorter route options. Reaching heights of over 1000m, runners will experience extensive views across the Cairngorm mountains and the remote beauty of the Allt Scheicheachan Bothy. A great steppping stone for runners looking to dip their toe into higher altitude world of trail running. Atholl Trail Half Marathon - 21.1km Brand new for 2025, we have the very first edition of the Atholl Trail Half Marathon! This stunning route takes in a fantastic mix of forest, mountain scenes and winding river. Banvie Burn - 13km Like the 7km, our 13km race follows the magical forest trails through Dianas Grove. Instead of returning to the event village, runners will venture down the Buluain Woods before joining Glen Tilt via the Blairuachdair forest before returning back down the Glen and onto the finish. Dianas Grove - 7km This 7km race is the perfect introduction to the world of trail running. A rolling route that winds through beautiful forests before reaching the return leg down the tail-end of Glen Tilt.

Start address

Pitlochry, United Kingdom

Finish address

Pitlochry, United Kingdom

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Parking
Expo entry
Finisher medal
full-festival-access
Drink Stations
Timing chip (single use)
Accident insurance
Nutrition Stations
Medical Assistance

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Behind the race - An insight into the Blair Castle Trail Weekender with Race Director Cameron Balfour 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

09 Mar, 2022 (Wed)

Cameron in action at the 2021 Blair Castle Trail Weekender In this interview series, Ahotu will be speaking with the people behind some of the most unique races across the globe. We’ll be discussing the history of the event, challenges and how to overcome them, attracting sponsors, reaching new runners and more! Thanks for joining us Cameron. As founder of Outsider Events and the Blair Caste Trail Weekender you have built a great portfolio of events across Scotland. Could you introduce Outsider Events and the Blair Castle Trail Weekender for those who aren’t familiar? We officially launched Outsider Events in November 2020. It’s been a bit of a mad time to set off with an events company – in a time where, for the large part Covid restrictions haven’t allowed us to do the very thing we’re trying to get off the ground. It’s kind of been a double-edged sword though because the other side of that I feel has allowed us more exposure. In the height of event season, there are so many cool events all around the country, it’s easy to get lost amongst these. However, in a time when there were literally no events on, I think it almost created a blank canvas that enabled new events and companies alike to gain that exposure that may have been more challenging in a full event calendar. We launched Blair Castle Trail Weekender last June with the aim of delivering a trail running festival weekend that caters for all running abilities. With trail races from 5km right up 60km, the weekend saw many people take on their first trail races, right through to GB international runners smashing out the KOM’s. Alongside the trail races, we have overnight camping, outdoor yoga, the Red Bull guys playing tunes from their DJ truck with the Castle and Cairngorm Mountain range as our backdrop, plus the glorious Scottish sunshine made a guest appearance too. As one of the younger race directors on the scene you have built an impressive range of races, how did you get started? I’ve had a range of event-based experience, from running the events programme at a care home to leading Mountain Bike and hiking trips in the Caribbean and Iceland. On paper, these are polar opposite environments, however they both share that element of bringing people together – that’s what I love about events. Since I set off in the event world at the age of 17, I’ve had my heart set-out on starting my own events company. Throughout these various experiences, my head has continually been ticking with event ideas and cool locations – it was just a matter of time before one of these plans gnawing away in my head became a reality. I organised my first event as race director in September 2019 – Stow Triple. An event that first came to mind as a kid immersed in bike racing, wondering “why’s this race not been done before? I’d love to do that!” – from there, things snowballed. You also organise a number of unique cycling events, do you find there are big differences in organising a cycling event vs a running event? And is there a difference between runners and cyclists as participants? We’ve got a couple cycling events in the calendar, with some new one’s on the horizon. It’s interesting, I personally find the running community far more engaging than the cycling world. It’s a difficult one to judge though, as there’s definitely a much larger running market out there. I also think there’s a mentality in cycling where many feel ‘Why would I do an event when I can just go and ride the route myself, for free’? I don’t think that applies to folk racing seriously but for your mid-field/non-competitive cyclists I feel there’s an element of this mentality. Whereas, with running I think it’s far more goal oriented, and a large part of these goals is invariably races and events. 2021 was the first edition of the trail weekender, how did it go and is there anything you are planning to change for 2022? It was great. A real logistical juggling match in the build up to the event with restrictions continually changing but it played in our favour with restrictions lifting literally the night before, allowing us to have a full field. We were fortunate that the date was always going to be the 5th & 6th of June so didn’t have to do any re-shuffling in that sense. It was just a case of really pushing the event and trying to gain as much exposure as we could. This year, we’re hoping for a restriction-free event and are looking to develop the evening entertainment with live music and family friendly activities, guided trail running, plus a wider range of event partners and catering experiences. You’ve got a range of distances on offer from 7k up to 60k, with some challenging elevation on the routes. Are your races only for experienced trail runners or suitable for all? Yes, we’ve got 4 race distances on offer over the course of the weekend. A real underlying focus for the event is inclusivity and we believe there’s something for every level of runner. Our shortest race is 7km on straight-forward terrain – ideal if you’re looking to dip your toe in the world of trail running. However, our 60km Full Tilt Ultra is a bit of a beast, taking in 2 Munro summits of Ben Dearg (1009m) and Carn a Chlamain (963m). A proper testing route with some truly stunning scenes across the vast Cairngorm Mountain range. The event is set amongst stunning Scottish landscapes in the south of the Cairngorms national park. Where do your runners tend to come from? We had such a range in 2021, literally, all over the UK. This year, it’s cool to see some sign-ups from further-a-field too as international travel-restrictions ease. Blair Castle is so accessible being ideally located just off the A9 and only a short drive from all Scotland’s major cities. It also has a train station too, just 5 minutes’ walk from the event village which we’re encouraging attendees to use. Sustainability is becoming increasingly important for runners when attending and choosing races. Do you take any measures to reduce the environmental impact of the Blair Castle Trail Weekender? We’ve got a range of measures in place to try and minimise our environmental impact of the event. This year, we’re not doing T-shirts and opting for an Eco-medal instead. Runners must bring their own bottle/foldable cup to re-fill at feed stations instead of using plastic single-use cups. We’re also actively seeking partners with a similar approach to sustainability. What can participants expect from the Blair Castle Trail Weekender? A weekend of running that has something for everyone, staged in a truly iconic setting. Festival frolics and general good times! When is the next edition taking place and where can our audience find out more information about the weekend? We’re gearing up for the 2nd edition of the Trail Weekender, taking place on the 4th & 5th of June this year. Our main source is the Outsider Events webpage www.outsiderevents.com and social media channels https://www.instagram.com/outsider_events, where you can keep up-to-date with any event announcements. Entries are also open on our website and World’s Marathons – https://worldsmarathons.com/marathon/blair-castle-trail-weekender Thanks for speaking with us Cameron, we look forward to seeing your events continue to grow and wish you all the best with the 2022 edition! Interested in taking part? You can register for the Blair Castle Trail Weekender on Ahotu – Blair Castle Trail Weekender To feature in our interview series you can drop us an email on [email protected] Interested in promoting your race with World’s Marathons or Ahotu? Contact us on [email protected]
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