The Cairngorm 100 Endurance Ride is a bi-annual point to point race across the stunning scenery of the Cairngorm National Park.

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Riders can be tracked throughout the ride by logging into Open Tracking HERE

The Cairngorm 100 Endurance Ride is a bi-annual point to point race across the stunning scenery of the Cairngorm National Park.

The route has many challenges along the way and calls for riders to have the ability to navigate and manage both themselves and their horses for long stretches, without assistance, in real wilderness country.

In 2023 we hope to once again run two 25 mile classes, the first starting at Glen Clova to Invercauld, and the second Tomintoul to Nethy Bridge, both of which were very popular last year. There will also be the usual 50 mile (awarded the “Half Way There” buckle) and a 75 mile (awarded a “Nearly There” buckle). The completion time allowed for each distance will be 75 mile 18 hrs, 50 mile 12 hrs and 25 mile 5 hrs.

For safety, riders are tracked throughout the route using a GPS tracking device which can also be viewed on-line by spectators as the ride progresses. Horses are vetted in line with recognised National and International standards at regular intervals throughout the ride, however, in the remoter areas these checks will be carried out without crew assistance, but with the support of the organising team.

The winner is not necessarily the first past the post. The Overall Winner Award is based on horse management throughout the ride. Points are given for the metabolic condition of the horse at each vet check and the time taken to present to the vet. The Overall Winner is chosen by a combination of the highest veterinary score, plus points for the final arrival place. However, this is a race ride, and the ‘First Past the Post’ will be recognised at the award ceremony.

If you choose to enter this ride it will certainly test your horse management, stamina, and navigational skills all with crewing assistance allowed only at Vet Gates. You will have breath-taking views while crossing the magnificent wilderness of the Cairngorm mountains and Britain’s largest National Park.

The proposed route for the 2023 ride will be based on the 2021 route which can be found CG75 route section of this website.

If you are interested in taking Part in the 2023 year event, send an email to:

Penny at cg100entries@btinternet.com

For general enquiries please address these to:

Clive at cg100general.enquiries@btinternet.com

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