Miles for Maggie's - Cairngorms Challenge

Challenge yourself and hike the Cairngorms while supporting people

Date: 19 September 2026

Time: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Where: Cairngorm Mountain Coire Cas Car Park, Car Park, Aviemore PH22 1RB

Registration Fee: £35

Sponsorship target: £200-£300 depending on distance

Get ready to take on the Cairngorms Challenge—a spectacular new Northern Cairngorms route that lifts you high onto the legendary Cairngorm Plateau, soaring above 4,000ft

The route

Choose from 16 or 8 miles - both are circular routes starting and ending at the Cairngorm Mountain Coire Cas Car Park.

Full distance - 16 miles

  • Start times approx 7am - exact times to be confirmed nearer to event date
  • We ask that you raise a minimum of £300

Half distance - 8 miles

  • start times approx 7am - exact times to be confirmed nearer to event date
  • We ask that you raise a minimum of £200

What to expect

  • Fully supported route with experienced walking guides 
  • Training plans and advice 
  • Expert fundraising support including a dedicated fundraiser at your local Maggie’s centre 
  • Opportunity to visit and tour your local Maggie’s centre 
  • Maggie’s t-shirt 
  • Medal to commemorate your achievement  

Your participation

Please note that this is a fairly challenging event, and to take part you will need to have a good level of fitness. We’ll provide training plans and information to help you feel prepared for the challenge.  

Challenge yourself and support people with cancer

When cancer turns life upside down, Maggie’s is here. All our expert support is free to anyone with cancer and their family and friends.

By joining us on the , you are helping us to ensure people with cancer get the support they need.

£150&²Ô²ú²õ±è;could pay for two of our Getting Started sessions for up to 20 centre visitors, helping to support with thoughts, emotions and worries before, during and after any cancer treatment.

£300 could help fund a course for eight people dealing with the impact of menopause brought on by cancer treatment.