There are lots of fun events held in the Cairngorms throughout the year.

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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