- 29th - 31st May 2026
- Blair Castle, Scotland
A trail running weekend set deep within the historic grounds of Blair Castle where challenging races meet music, stories, film, and community.
Blair Castle Trail Weekender is a destination trail-running weekend in the heart of Highland Perthshire. From 29–31 May 2026, runners can choose from 7km through to the 60km Full Tilt Ultra (plus a kids’ race), with all routes starting and finishing in the Castle event village.
Expect proper trails, real elevation and a sociable weekend of talks, live music and shared recovery. A running experience worth travelling for and returning to year after year.
This is a place where first-time trail runners and seasoned racers stand shoulder to shoulder.
Our biggest challenge of the weekend. A serious mountain ultra for experienced trail runners ready to take on long climbs, big views, and a truly memorable day in the hills.
A proper mountain day without going full ultra. Expect sustained climbs, high points, and classic Scottish trail running from start to finish.
The most varied route of the weekend. Forest tracks, riverside paths, rolling hills, and open mountain scenery all packed into one unforgettable run.
A shorter distance that still delivers the full Blair Castle experience. Scenic, achievable, and ideal if you want a great run without a huge time commitment.
Our shortest race — but still a proper trail challenge. A fun, energetic route that’s perfect for getting involved in the weekend atmosphere.
A relaxed, fun run for kids to take part in the weekend. Smiles, encouragement, and a great way to wrap up the festival together.
Sportiver Program
Relaxed, atmospheric evening sets that bring everyone together once the running shoes come off.
Gentle recovery sessions designed for tired legs, fresh minds, and early mornings.
Inspiring, honest stories from athletes, adventurers, and people who live life outdoors the wins, the failures, and everything in between.
Settle in under the stars for carefully curated films celebrating running, adventure, and the wild places we love.
Runners don’t just remember their finish time they remember the feeling.
The shared effort on the trails, the atmosphere at the castle, and the moments that bring everyone together once the running’s done.
The Blair Castle estate delivers towering trees, rolling trails, open moorland, and a castle backdrop that feels straight out of a storybook.
Every run starts and finishes immersed in nature. Every evening unfolds beneath wide Scottish skies.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, a first trail finish, or simply a weekend immersed in running culture. Blair Castle Trail Weekender is waiting.