Laich o' Moray 50 Mile Challenge
Sat 29th Aug 2026
Walk Details:
Event Type
Challenge Event
Region / Area
Scotland / Morayshire
Local Group
North of Scotland
Distance / Time Limit
50ml. in 24 hours
Start Time
08.00 (for walkers and 10am for runners)
Route
Start & finish at the Rafford Village Hall, W3W ///paper.dozen.blackouts
From VH start, woodland tracks to Dava Way, then around the south & east of Forres before heading along the Moray Coast Trail to Lossiemouth. From here it is inland to Elgin on an old, disused railway line before returning to Rafford VH via forestry tracks, country lanes & Heldon Hill. CPs at Findhorn, Burghead, Lossimouth, Elgin & Miltonduff
General Notes
Parking & camping available on the adjacent playing field. The date & start time will give participants the option to walk on the beach during the coastal sections. Qualifier for the LDWA Jurassic 100, to be held in May 2027 - a more perfect qualifier you could not wish for. Entry via SiEntries only from 1st March 2026
Start and Finish
Entry Details:
Cost
£45 for LDWA members (£60 for non-LDWA)
Online Entry
Walk Report
The Laich o’Moray 50 mile event saw 53 participants take to the start line, with an impressive 46 walkers completing the full distance. First across the finish line was Dominic Hughes, who produced an outstanding performance, recording the fastest-ever time for the event of 8 hours and 52 minutes. A fantastic achievement! Photos and more details are on our Facebook pagesMaps:
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Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence.
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
