Blair Castle Weekender Trail 2026

Amid the Flowers of Scotland, we offer you a unique event. Not a rugby match 🏉, of course, but a magnificent trail in the United Kingdom 🏃.

Join us in May at Blair Castle near Blair Atholl for an exciting weekend 🤙. Here, we're in the true, deep, natural Scotland 🧑‍🎨. Very Highlander, very Outlander, very Harry Potter. Those typical landscapes you see on social media 📱, you'll be running through them: truly impressive 😎. It's often said that Scotland is rainy 🌧️ and windy 💨, but in May, you'll just have a blast! 🦶 These are perfect conditions 👌 for a trail. But not just one, we're generous, you'll have a choice of 5 routes 🖐! Plus, a kids' race as well! 🧒

In the region of Perth & Kinross, "big tree country", you'll run a good portion in the woods 🌳, no matter which of the 5 distances you choose. If you're motivated, you'll head for the "Full Tilt Ultra", stretching 58 km. You'll climb two munros, Scottish mountains ⛰️ rising more than 900m high. The total elevation? You'll find out on the spot, we're keeping the suspense until the end 🙃. After all, Scotland 🏴 is full of surprises 🎁. One more, one less… 🤫 You also have the "Dearg Up n‘ Doon" at 30 km where you'll climb just one ☝️ munro this time. It's still pretty tough, your thighs will burn 🔥 but you'll love it 🥰. The "Atholl Trail Half Marathon" kicks off the next day for 21 km through lochs 🛶 and forest paths 🌲. It's one of the most loved for a reason, you'll produce enough lactic acid for the month without collapsing 🫁. It's 21 km of pure joy! 🤩 At 13 km, you can enjoy the "Banvie Burn": a packed fun 🎉 in the heart of nature 🌳. Keep your eyes wide open 👀 to soak as much of the atmosphere around you. If you're lucky, you'll come across some typical local species 🐑, especially the Shetland horses 🐴. They're shaggy and short-legged but absolutely adorable 😻. If you're less greedy for kilometers (it's less tasty than a Sunday Roast 🍲), want to take it easy, or if you're starting and want to experience your first trail in style, "Diana’s Grove", at 7 km, is the perfect race for you 🫵. No giant mountain to climb 🧗 like its big sisters of 58 km and 32 km BUT some technical passages and elevation 📈 not to be overlooked! Sam Heughan will have to watch out, the real warrior will be you!

In Blair Atholl, we want no jealousy: we share together 👥. Kids are just as welcome 🙌 and can also participate in their own trail. The "Kids Fun Run" is the perfect race for mini-runners to have their moment of glory 🏅. And because happiness never comes alone, many other surprises will be awaiting you 🎊: an outdoor cinema 🎬, yoga session 🧘, camping 🏕️, conferences 🎤, small concerts 🎶… A festive weekend from start to finish! 🥳

In the area, recovery is done in a festive style, but also as a tourist! 🤠 Scotland is not just about whisky 🥃 and Loch Ness 🐟. Indeed, alcohol is dangerous for health and should be consumed in moderation ⚠️. It's also about castles 🏰, aqueducts 🌉, cliffs, neo-Gothic architecture… If you want to seize the chance for a little road trip 🚗, now's the time! Besides the charming village 🏘️ of Blair Atholl and its castle dating back to the 13th century, there are plenty of charming places to explore while taking it easy 😌. Numerous hikes 🥾 await you at Glen Tilt, visits to Balmoral, Saint-Andrews, Inverness or even Aberdeen and Edinburgh for those who aren’t afraid of driving on the left. After your race, you'll surely want to fill your mind with memories, your heart with joyful moments, and your stomach with food 🍲! You'll encounter many different styles depending on your touring choices, but don't leave without trying the smoked Scottish salmon, a good bowl of stovies (potato-based 🥔), haggis, or the pies 🥧 and desserts 🍮 made with Scotch like cranachan!

So, are you ready to frolic in the land of thistles? 🌸