Organiser's Description
Run Like A Cateran!
Follow the old drove roads and ancient tracks used by the Caterans – the fearsome cattle thieves who raided Strathardle, Glenshee and Glen Isla from the Middle Ages to the 17th century and for whom the Trail is named.
It's a circular route, starting and finishing next to Gulabin Lodge and approximately 90% off road - made up of forest tracks, rough tracks, bog, mud, heather and beautiful scenery in a spectacular rural setting. There's roughly 10% tarmac which is mainly backroads where you might be (un)lucky to see a vehicle or two. The last few miles are a treat, a 1000 foot climb over the An Lairig pass with a steep tough run down to The Spittal of Glenshee, across a wee bridge then into the field to the finish!
(Raiding of sheep or cattle is not permitted!)
Race starts at 7.00am, Saturday 25th May 2024, and there is a limit of 150 places.
55 miles/90 kilometers and 7450ft/2250m ascent
15 Hours to complete
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd male/female, 1st V40, V50, V60, V70 male/female.
Race momento for all finishers.
Free parking is available at the start with portaloos.
Camping and motorhome overnight parking in the finish field will be available to book.
Bunkhouse accomodation will be available to book and will be relaased in early 2024.
This year we will also have live GPS tracking so your friends and family can follow your race.
Location |
Grid ref |
Distance |
Cut offs |
Start |
NO 11153 70276 |
0.0K |
7am |
Den of Alyth |
NO 23586 48684 |
41.5K - 25.8 miles |
|
Blairgowrie |
NO 17800 46215 |
50.2K - 31 miles |
2.30pm |
Bridge of Cally |
NO13640 51168 |
61.0K – 37.9 miles |
|
Kirkmichael |
NO 07940 60011 |
74.6K – 46.3 miles |
|
Enochdhu |
NO 06250 62810 |
78.2K – 48.6 |
8pm |
Finish |
NO 11185 69914 |
88.0K – 55 miles |
10pm |
The race is under Scottish Athletics Rules and is a scottishathletics permit event.
See you all soon and happy running!
Richie, Keith and all the lovely marshals.
Prices
Until | Discounted* | Standard |
---|---|---|
30 Nov 2023 | £78.00 | £80.00 |
28 Jan 2024 | £88.00 | £90.00 |
06 May 2024 23:59 | £88.00 | £90.00 |
*Discounted for members of Scottish Athletics
To sign-up for this event, the Service Fee is 4% (min 50p) for each sign-up
Dates and Status
Date: 25/05/2024
07:00:00 - 22:00:00
Status: Open