The Cairngorms Trail Marathon 2026
Welcome to the Fitnessat58° Cairngorms Trail Marathon! Join us on Sunday 20th September 2026, for a BRAND NEW event for the Cairngorms National Park, The Cairngorms Trail Marathon. Having built a reputation for delivering unforgettable, personal and welcoming events in the Scottish Highlands with The Loch Morlich Running Festival and The Speyside Triathlon, we thought it's time to add a marathon event to our calendar! Are you up for the challenge?
Event Details:
- Distance: 26.2 miles (trail shoes recommended). 80% trail, 20% road.
- The Course: A stunning, challenging and unforgettable loop boasting incredible scenery along the way. Starting at the market stance in Kingussie and led out by a local piper, you will begin the first short section on road, before joining the Kingussie cycle path and crossing Tromie Bridge. The race continues on trails passed Killiehuntly and through the beautiful backdrop of Glenfeshie, featuring mountain views, forest trails, river crossings and more. The course will loop back around and will finish at the market stance in Kingussie. Please note, the course includes challenging and undulating terrain; we recommend this event for people who have completed at least a half marathon and are physically and mentally prepared. There are no cut-off times.
- Start Location/Registration: The Crossing, Kingussie - opposite the Kingussie Railway Station. Car Parking is available at The Crossing, Kingussie Railway Station, Kingussie Church and The Market Stance.
- Start Time: 11:00 AM
What's Included:
- Group warm-up led by Fitnessat58° Instructor Sam Cairns.
- Bespoke finishers' medal and bespoke finishers' T-shirt.
- BBQ and Home Baking at the finish, provided by @thelunchboxboys.
- Prizes for the top three male and female runners.
- Exclusive discounted B+B rates at The Crossing in Kingussie and The Braeriach in Newtonmore.
Costs:
£89.99. Includes all of the above. REFUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN ANY CASE.
Schedule:
- Registration: 09:30 AM
- Warm-Up & Brief: 10:45 AM
- Race Start: 11:00 AM
For queries, email us at [email protected]!
Sam, Erin, and the Fitnessat58° Team.
