There are lots of fun events held in the Cairngorms throughout the year.
Nethybridge Spring Gathering
4th May
Nethybridge
Cairngorm Ultra Trail Race
31 May
Braemar
60km waymarked rail run through the Cairngorms National Park
The Speyside Triathlon
22 June
This is a great event for people just starting out in the sport as well as more experienced triathletes chasing a more personal event. A chance to push yourself whilst experiencing some of the best views the Cairngorms has to offer.
Lairig Ghru Hill Race
29 June
Braemar
2025 will see the 50th Anniversary of the Lairig Ghru Hill Race. This Long Hill Race is over 43 km between the police stations of Braemar and Aviemore - a classic race over a drover road.
Winking Owl Wednesday Street Market
2, 9, 16 July
Aviemore
A great selection of food, drink, arts and crafts, from businesses around the local area and highlands
Kingussie Bikeathon & Family Ceilidh
14-15 July
Kingussie
The Kingussie Bikeathon is a family-friendly, fun cycling event. A bike based marathon along a marked and marshalled route in the stunning Cairngorms National Park. For over 30 years the Bikeathon has been a favourite date on the family calendar.
Newtonmore Highland Games
2 August
Witness a traditional highland games including events like tossing the caber. highland dancing, hammer throwing and pipe bands.
ITERA ADVENTURE RACE 2025
8-16 August
Badaguish, Glenmore
Multi-day, multi-sport journey through unique and historic landscapes of forests, mountains, rivers, sea and lochs. Includes trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and the odd ‘special stage’ thrown in as well. Get your team-mates sorted, and get entered into this epic event!.
Grantown Show
14 August
Grantown
A day out for all the family! Cattle, Horse, Sheep and Domestic animals, as well as vintage vehicles, craft tent and stalls.
Thunder in the Glens
22 August
Aviemore
Thunder in the Glens - The Biggest and best Chapter run Rally in Europe. This event is held in the grounds of the MacDonald Resort. If you love Harley Davidsons or motorbikes in general, then this is for you.