The Lairig Ghru race starts in Braemar and finishes in Aviemore 26.5 miles later. The route goes through the Cairngorm mountains via the Lairig Ghru pass which rises to 2800ft and involves running on very rocky, narrow paths and crossing a boulder field and several streams. Not all Fifers who were signed up for this race could make it for one reason or another but the times of those that did attend are noted below:
1st male S Hesling 3:13:18
1st female S Hodgkinson 4:32:09
10th K Taylor 3:52:45
29th G Kirby 4:15:37
31st D Clarke 4:17:05
38th M Bell 4:25:09
42nd I Hawkins 4:30:09
49th H Ritchie 4:33:51 (2nd female)
This race isn't for the inexperienced but for those who enjoy long, rough races in dramatic locations and beautiful scenery this one's not to be missed!