Prepare for the ultimate trail running festival at the Blair Castle Trail Weekender, returning for a bigger and better edition on May 29 - 31, 2026! Stage your adventure within the stunning Atholl Estate, nestled at the base of the Cairngorm National Park. With six challenging race options, including the new Atholl Trail Half Marathon and the grueling 58km Full Tilt Ultra that crests two Munro summits, there is a distance for every capability—from the 7km loop to the 1009m peak of Ben Dearg. Beyond the races, your entry includes access to a full weekend festival featuring live music, outdoor cinema, expert talks, and relaxing yoga classes, making it the perfect family escape. Whether you choose the winding ascent up Glen Tilt or a fast loop past Hercules Gardens, this Scottish event offers a truly unique combination of historical setting, extreme terrain, and inclusive, fun-filled festival atmosphere. Secure your place now for the best weekend of trail running on the Scottish calendar!
Races Offered
Full Tilt Ultra 58km
May 30, 2026
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58K
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09:00
Atholl Trail Half Marathon
May 31, 2026
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21.1K
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10:00
Dearg Up n' Doon 30km
May 31, 2026
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30K
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10:00
Banvie Burn 13km
May 31, 2026
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13K
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10:30
Dianas Grove 7km
May 31, 2026
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7K
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12:30
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Blair Castle.
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7.4° / 16.4°
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5.1° / 13.8°
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Avg sunshine hours
9h 35m
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Avg rainfall
2.1 mm
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Avg wind speed
9.5 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (4.2)
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Humidity
77.0%
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Sunrise
04:56
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Sunset
21:26
About Blair Castle
Learn more about the host city, Blair Castle.
Blair Castle stands in its grounds near the village of Blair Atholl in Perthshire in Scotland. It is the ancestral home of the Clan Murray, and was historically the seat of their chief, the Duke of Atholl, though the current chief, the 12th Duke of Atholl, lives in South Africa, where he was born and raised. The castle stands in Glen Garry, and commands a strategic position on the main route through the central Scottish Highlands.
