Glentress 7 2026

Scotland’s most popular summer MTB endurance event is returning for 2026.

Join us for more fun (more pain!) and the friendliest vibes

Thanks to the overwhelmingly positive feedback from this year's riders (and because the TweedLove team just love making it happen) Scotland’s most popular summer MTB endurance event is returning for 2026. We'll be back at the newly rejuvenated Glentress - course details will be released nearer the event.

If you've taken part before, you can expect to enjoy that same event buzz that’s always made Glentress 7 so special. Riders will start and finish their laps at the heart of the event village, while spectators and team mates provide the bants on the course. As always, it's an event that's enjoyable for a huge range of abilities - whether it's your first event or you're a seasoned racer - great trail riding, a friendly atmosphere, smiles all round - and, of course, as much pain and effort as you think appropriate! And, most importantly, cake.

The course features some nice climbs, fantastic singletrack, great descents and a whole lot of fun. You can go as hard, or easy, as you like. Ride solo or in teams of two or three – the most laps in seven hours wins.

The Seven hour race - how it works

The aim? To complete as many laps as you can in seven hours. Riders can do as many laps as they want (or can manage) in the time. With the track going right through the event village, there's ample opportunity to stretch out, rest and hydrate.

If you are riding in a team, you ride in relay – with only one team member on the course at any one time. All timing is via an electronic card which is worn by the team member on course. When a rider crosses the lap finish line their time is recorded, and then they pass the card onto the next team member and so on. You'll be given the chance to complete a final frantic lap – but will it be enough to win?

Each lap is timed as you ride through and dib in the event village and the solo and team pits/transition area are just above at the start of the lap. The course is marked out all the way round and there are marshals at all key positions. The pits area is where you will store all your kit for the day. Feel free to invite friends and family to cheer you on.

What you get:

• Seven hours of top singletrack riding
• Electronic timing by SI systems
• Free entry into the event village and pits area for your family & friends, the atmosphere is awesome
• Feed station on course
• Event village with great food and drink
• The best course medics and crew
• On site tech support

This event is suitable for riders who are competent on blue and red grade trails. Any drop-offs are avoidable and technical sections are short and not too scary. More course info and stats will be released closer to the time.

Event added by: billy1979

IMPORTANT: To the best of our knowledge the details provided are accurate at the time of listing. However, as with any outdoor event of this type, there can always be unforeseen circumstances that will lead to changes or cancellations. For all demo days, please check with the organiser directly to confirm the event is going ahead, timing, location, bike availability and any other additional detail.