Glenmore 24
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Glenmore 24 is a 12/24hr trail race held in the Glenmore forest outside Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands.
Situated near Loch Morlich, the location is stunning and completely off road. The route is a 4 mile loop starting at ‘The Hayfield’ then heading out on to the forest trails passing Loch Morlich with a water stop at 2 miles.
There’s a wee hill between miles 2 and 3.
The main race route is in full operation for 12/24hr hour with an option at 11/23hr to join a small 400m loop for the last hour. It is worth noting that if you start a 4 mile loop and don’t complete it within the 12/24hr time, the distance will not be recorded. All 400m loops are counted and recorded using a measuring wheel.
The Hayfield will be set up as a runners welfare area. Runner’s aid stations can be set up around the perimeter tap where the runner’s crew can service them on each lap.
Support Crew Information
- 12hr runners will be allowed 1 crew member
- 24hr runners will be allowed 2 crew members.
The race starts at 12 lunchtime on Saturday 5th September 2026 and will finish at 12 lunchtime on Sunday the 6th September 2026. The race briefing will take place at 11.30am.
The safety car/sweepers will be out on the route every 2/3hrs to keep an eye on runners.
It is a runners responsibility to inform their support crew of all information within the race briefing which is sent out 3 weeks before the race. Runners are reminded to read and understand the full race briefing and should ask any questions if they are in any doubt about any information. “I didn’t know” is not an excuse and will lead to disqualification.
Weather Note:
Please note this event is run in the Scottish Highlands in September where the weather can be harsh and unforgiving. There will be a mandatory and recommended kit list issued with the race briefing. Past years have seen temperatures drop to between -2 and -5 in 2019. See the race rules below for an idea of the mandatory kit. This will be confirmed in the race briefing.
Getting there
Location:
The Hayfield, Glenmore Forest, Aviemore, PH22 1QY
The Hayfield will be available from 4pm to allow runners to set up. Please don’t arrive before 4pm.
Motorhomes/Campervans should keep to the hard-standing area at the side of the Hayfield or in the Hayfield car park where a marshal will allocate you a space. All other cars are required to be removed from the Hayfield and parked along the roadside.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for running this race. It’s a test of endurance. Drop out or keep going when you can! Either way you’ll be called a Rocket.
Please ensure you are aware of the refund policy.
Race Rules
- Registration: 8am – 11.30am
- Race briefing: 11.30am
- Race start: 12 noon
- ID required at registration
- No transfer of place between runners
- No muling
- No walking poles
- No support runners/Bike buddies
- Dogs are welcome, but owner must ensure they take their dog pooh home.
- Any dog pooh found in event bins or bags left around the race field will result in dogs being banned from the event.
- Mandatory kit to be carried during the event (This will be confirmed in the pre-race information pack).
- The use of any NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib, mefenamic acid, Indometacin, high dose aspirin, diclofenac) during the race is strictly prohibited.
- All runner to follow marshal, race medical teams, Race Director instruction at all times.
- No open fires if camping at race start.
- Optional fancy dress party on the Friday night
- Runners Support, A) 12hr 1 runner x 1 support person B) 24hr 1 runner x 2 support persons
- Runners can run unsupported.
- Whilst bins will be available runners/support are ask to take their rubbish home with them.
Mandatory Kit: (Not required to be carried at all times)
- Foil Blanket
- Water bottle/water bladder/soft flasks.
- Food/energy bars/snacks
- Working mobile phone with race control number entered.
- Small first aid kit (plasters, blisters, etc)
- Race vest for holding the above.
Recommended Kit:
- Hat
- Gloves
- Waterproofs
- Suntan lotion (ya never know)
- Warm top/Base layer
- Change of clothes for the finish
- Sunglasses. (ya just never know)
- Midge Net, Spray
Support Crew:
Are not allow on the course at anytime. they must remain within the start-finish area at all times.
Deferrals/Refunds
Runners are reminded that Rocket Events do not offer deferrals. Deferrals will only come into play if there are travel restrictions or lockdowns in place due to covid 19.
Refunds:
- 30 day cooling off period will apply, withdrawal in this period will result in a £15 administration fee being applied.
- After 30 days a 50% refund will be offered up to 12 weeks before race day.
- 0-12 weeks 0% refund will be offered.
These measures are being implemented to ensure runners are committed to running the events they have entered.