AVIEMORE HALF MARATHON
Be inspired by beautiful Loch Morlich and the majestic splendour of the landscape surrounding the Cairngorm Mountains
Experience running through the ancient Caledonian Pines of Glenmore Forest
Challenge your personal best on this downhill route from Badaguish to Aviemore
AVIEMORE HALF MARATHON ROUTE - a truly ‘highland route’ but without the hills!
The Start (at a height of approx 1100 ft above sea level) passes through the Glenmore Forest and Loch Morlich with the Cairngorm Mountains setting a spectacular backdrop. Conditions are a mixture of good solid forest track, paths and tarmac roads; a normal good supportive running shoe is all that is required. The first 7 miles are forest tracks through areas of Glenmore Forest Park and Glenmore village and after crossing the road, another forest track takes you around Loch Morlich and onto the main road which continues on past Coylumbridge and Inverdruie. The route crosses the road by the fish farm and over the Spey River by the pedestrian footbridge.
The last short section takes you under the main Highland railway line, across Aviemore main street and then past the front off the Four Seasons Hotel to a welcome Finish line!!! (approx 720 ft above sea level).
10K ROUTE
Starts at Glenmore, using the Aviemore Half Marathon route along the main road.
Finishes at the same point as the Half Marathon.
THE MACDONALD MILE FUN RUN
A fantastic traffic-free 1-mile Fun Run around Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort - fitness and fun for all the family on the Saturday before the Half Marathon - click here for more info and pictures and click here for a route map.
GENERAL INFO
- Water stations: there are 3 on the route
- Mile markers will be every mile
- There are a couple of narrow footbridges and path gates which will be signed – take care
- The course will be well marshalled, well signed and will remain manned until the last runner passes
- Toilets are at the Start and Finish – please use them and remember there are other people on the tracks and roads!
- Showers are available at the Finish
- A sweep vehicle or marshall will be following the race
- All road crossings will be marshall controlled and clearly identifiable: Marshalls have no power to stop traffic, competitors must cross at their own risk
- Please follow all marshalls, stewards and police instructions to the letter
- Please respect other park users and road traffic
- Race Organisers will start to dismantle the course once the last runners have past
- Do not deviate from the course
THE CORRIEYAIRACK CHALLENGE
A charity event where entrants follow in the footsteps of Bonnie Prince Charlie over Scotland’s highest mountain road
Scotland’s toughest Mountain Duathlon demanding special respect and a special place in your heart
YOUTH OUTDOOR CHALLENGE
“the BEST Youth Outdoor Challenge there is!!”
A fun, trail finding and camping weekend in the Cairngorms National Park
Are YOU up for the Challenge?
HOW TO ENTER
AVIEMORE HALF MARATHON
go to : calendrierdestrails.com
Non Athletics Scotland Member: £30
Athletics Scotland Member: £28
enter online & pay online or by telephone
to SUPPORT SPEYSIDE TRUST
After submitting your entry check your name has been added - if not contact us
In the unfortunate event that you cannot make the race entry fees are:
not refundable or transferrable
cannot be deferred to next year’s event
Please consider your entry fee a donation to Speyside Trust.
10K FOR ALL
Enter at 2015 prices until end January 2016
Non AthleticsScotland Member: £27
Athletics Scotland Member: £25
enter online & pay online or by telephone
to SUPPORT SPEYSIDE TRUST
After submitting your entry check your name has been added - if not contact us
In the unfortunate event that you cannot make the race entry fees are:
not refundable or transferrable
cannot be deferred to next year’s event
Please consider your entry fee a donation to Speyside Trust.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the minimum age limits for each event?
Aviemore Half Marathon - aged 17 years or over
10K for All - aged 16 years or over
How accurate is the distance?
As the majority of the route is not on tarmac roads (but on excellent forest tracks!), it cannot be classified as ‘an accurately measured course’. The route has however been measured and checked as 13.1 miles by an official Scottish Athletics course measuring official.
Can I get dropped off at the Start by car?
No - all competitors must catch the free shuttle bus from Aviemore Highland Resort. Cars are not allowed access to the Badaguish Centre Start on Sunday morning.
Can a ‘non-race entered person’ run alongside a relative or friend who has entered the event?
Absolutely not. On Health and Safety grounds (as covered by the event risk assessment) this would have the potential to cause serious confusion and safety issues for event marshalls, organisers and safety teams and cannot be permitted under any circumstances.
Can people enter the events on race day?
No. All entries must be pre-entered.
If I can’t take part, can my entry be transfered to someone else?
No. All entries must be pre-entered.
Do I need all-terrain, off-road or studded running shoes?
No, normal, well-cushioned running shoes are more than adequate for our course
Where can I get more information about all the events and the Speyside Trust Badaguish Centre?
From the event programme sent to all competitors, from this website and our main website.
What is the Macdonald Mile Fun Run?
A 1-mile run (or jog, walk, or wander!) within the Aviemore Highland Resort, held at 2.30pm on Saturday, the day before the Aviemore Half Marathon. It attracts adults, children, families, wheelchair users, in fact everyone to do a ‘wee mile’ around the Highland Resort area. It’s £2 to enter and all entries are taken on the day at registration within the Academy Hotel in the Resort. All finishers receive a Macdonald Mile medal.
CONTACT US
Badaguish Outdoor Centre General Email - click here
Aviemore
Inverness-shire For emergency out of hours - T: +44 (0) 1479 861285 and press 5
PH22 1AD
Accommodation - Jasmine Service Manager - Silvie
T: +44 (0) 1479 861285 option 1
E: jasmine.l@badaguish.org
Service Manager - Silvie
T: +44 (0) 1479 861382
E: silvie.m@badaguish.org
Charity Sporting Events - Andrew
T: +44 (0) 1479 861381
E: events@badaguish.org
These Charity Events comply with all requirements, but are not run under a Scottish Athletics Permit. The significant cost saving is used to support the work of the charity.
We gratefully acknowledge the support received from our event sponsors
Speyside Trust is a Registered Scottish Charity No SC016172
Company Limited by Guarantee SC121964
Registered Office: Badaguish Centre, Aviemore, Inverness-shire PH22 1AD