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About Dava Way 50k 2026

The Dava Way is the perfect race to transition from marathons to ultras, or if you are a seasoned ultrarunner looking for a quick 50km.

This trail links the historic towns of Grantown-on-Spey and Forres, with a "fun" finish to show you the RD's favourite running spots as a child to make the 50km distance! The route predominantly follows the old Highland Railway line, which means an off road yet runnable trail. 

The flat line goes up to the Dava Summit (1050ft) - which will keep things interesting! - before descending down to sea level. With a mix of woodland, moorland and farm track, the Dava way is one of Scotland's hidden treasures!

Highlights include: 

  • The Divie viaduct, the trail's icon, saved from demolition by Lord Laing
  • Huntly's Cove, a gorge where the 2nd Marquis of Huntly holed up in 1645
  • Dava summit at 321 m/1052 ft, with a replica of the original sign
  • The Breathing Place at DunphaiI, a place to stop, picnic and enjoy nature, near the viaduct
  • The Halfway Hut, restored as a shelter and picnic point (with solar panels)
  • Two wood sculptures: a dragoon near the summit and a collie dog which used to convey messages
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Event Type
Trail
Grantown-on-Spey
United Kingdom
Starts
7th Nov 2026

Fundraising Information

This fundraising page benefits the following good causes:


Abbie's Sparkle Foundation

We are a Scottish Children’s Charity providing support for children with Cancer across Scotland. We know how important it is to live every moment of every day to the full and Abbie’s Sparkle Foundation is here to spread Abbie’s Sparkle to help brighten a child’s day #sparkle.

Abbie’s smile, sparkle and infectious enthusiasm lit up the room and that’s exactly how Abbie wants people to remember and celebrate her life. Abbie (15) passed away on Christmas Day, 2017, after living with Sarcoma a rare form of Cancer, for four years and four months. Christmas was Abbie’s favourite day, she loved it, we believe that Abbie held on and chose the sparkliest day of the year to go. It was the sense of humour and laugh-out-loud mentality, which set Abbie apart and meant she lived every moment to the full. Abbie was a vivacious and talented cheerleader who was hailed by medics as “incredible and a truly inspirational young women”. One of Abbie’s wishes is to raise money for “Hospitals and stuff” under the charity name Abbie’s Sparkle Foundation.

Registration Number: SCO48189

Athletics Trust Scotland

The Athletics Trust Scotland is a new charity that has been established with the purpose of supporting the ongoing development of athletics in Scotland through fundraising activities.
The charity will help people of all ages and abilities across Scotland to participate, contribute and excel in all aspects of athletics.  Working closely with scottishathletics, we are launching the ‘Athletics for Life’ campaign to secure significant investment into a wide range of projects, helping people and communities across Scotland to change lives for the better.

Athletics for Life will initially consist of three main strands which will help deliver on our charitable objectives:

  • Transforming lives through athletics and running
  • Targeting medals
  • Strengthening communities through athletics and running

Registration Number: SC050143

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