Run for fun, run with friends, reach your goals
Welcome to the Cairngorm Runners…
Runner Up jogscotland Community Club of the Year 2009
Cairngorm Runners on the Old Logging Way. See
more events in photos in our photo album section!
The Cairngorm Runners began in 2007, in response to a demand from local people who were looking to train for the Aviemore Highland Half Marathon. Since then, the club has been going from strength to strength. We are a friendly club that welcomes runners of all abilities - from absolute beginners to elite runners.
Runs to suit all levels! Club runs are held on Monday and Wednesday evenings, 6:30pm. See the Where to meet page for location maps and more information.
To find out more and to receive regular emails with details of up-coming runs, email us:
Check out the motivational pages: Personally Speaking and Take Up Running!.
Latest News
*****STOP PRESS******
Exciting New Job Opportunity
A new appointment as Part-time running specialist as come available at the Aviemore Blacks store. Additional benefits such as 30% staff discount and getting involved in running projets make this an exciting prspect. For more information and to apply visit www.blacksisthenewblack.co.uk and click on the current vacancies.
Entries for the Aviemore 10km Now Open!
Entries are now open for the Aviemore 10km on Sunday 17th October. Cairngorm Runners having been working with The Speyside Trust to deliver this new all abilities 10km race which will run consecutively with the Aviemore Half Marathon. It is expected that it will be one of the fastest 10km routes in Britain thanks to being mainly downhill. For more information visit www.aviemorehalfmarathon.org.
New Jog Leaders Required
The Club is growing almost by the week and becoming very successful but in order to sustain it at its expanding levels we require a few more volunteers to attend Jog Leader courses ensuring we stay within guideline ratios. The next course with vacancies is in Nairn on 24 Oct 10. The course will be fully reimbursed through a grant and club money and your travel will be paid. Volunteers are to inform the Club Chairman soonest before the course fill up.
Featured Race of the Month
Cairngorm Adventure Triathlon- 18 September 2010
Loch Morlich Watersports Centre, Glenmore, Inverness-shire
Part organised by our own Alan Riach the Cairngorm Adventure Triathlon (CAT) is now in its 4th year and consists of a 3km Canadian Canoe around Loch Morlich followed by a 25km MTB route on forest trails and quiet back roads and finishes with a 5Km forest trail run around Loch Morlich. This year 100 teams have entered and electronic chip timing will be used for the first time.
(There is a CAT taster day on Sat 4 September 2010 from 0945-1300 which will include canoe lessons and route familiarisation for all 3 disciplines for a mere £10)
Anyone wishing to help marshall (includes free food) from the club please give your name to Alan Riach at the club.
Race Results
Read how Cairngorm Runners have been getting on including more podium finishes. Follow our club Hill Running Rep, Peter Hague who has already completed all 30 of his 30 planned races for 2010. See the latest 5km Time Trial Results and how they compare to April and June. Read the latest race reports.
Sports Massage for Cairngorm Runners
Call Wendy Munro at the Cairngorm Clinic on 0844 736 1924 ext 2 for the latest deals in Sports massage.
Mikes Bikes news
Mikes Bikes newsletter and new try before you buy sceme can be viewed on our merchandise page. Great news from Mike and Jenny is that they will be starting road bike hire very soon. Their new summer opening hours are as follows:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat - 9.30am - 5.30pm
Thurs - 9.30am - 6.30pm
Sun - 10.30am - 4.00pm (weather & events permitting - an event will be on 20th June)
For upcoming events, check the Events page.
For more news, tips etc., visit our Club News page.