Cateran Yomp takes place on Sat, Jun 5, 2027 in Blairgowrie, United Kingdom. The main route is 86.9 km.
- Date
- Sat, Jun 5, 2027
- Start
- Blairgowrie 🇬🇧
- Distance
- 86.9 km
- Climbing
- 2,000 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 35-week plan to Cateran Yomp
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Cateran Yomp is a continuous 54-mile endurance walk through the Scottish wilderness and foothills of the Cairngorm Mountains, based on an infamous military training march.
What this race demands
The Cateran Yomp demands continuous endurance over a massive 86.9 km distance and 2000 m of climbing through rugged Scottish wilderness.
Continuous endurance
Covering 86.9 km in a single push requires exceptional sustained stamina and the ability to manage fatigue over many hours of continuous walking.
Climbing capacity
The 2000 m of elevation gain distributed across the foothills of the Cairngorm Mountains demands strong climbing resilience in the legs and core.
Terrain durability
Navigating the Scottish wilderness based on a military training march requires physical and mental toughness to handle remote, demanding conditions.
A continuous event of this magnitude requires a steady intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels and prevent profound depletion over the many hours of exertion.
Your road to race day
Race day at Cateran Yomp is 35 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base23 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 24, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Apr 25, 2027 – May 15, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · May 16, 2027 – May 29, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 30, 2027 – Jun 5, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Cateran Yomp?
Cateran Yomp takes place on Sat, Jun 5, 2027 in Blairgowrie, United Kingdom.
How long is Cateran Yomp?
The main route is 86.9 km.
What does Cateran Yomp demand?
The Cateran Yomp demands continuous endurance over a massive 86.9 km distance and 2000 m of climbing through rugged Scottish wilderness.
How much climbing does Cateran Yomp have?
Cateran Yomp has 2,000 m of climbing.
Who is Cateran Yomp for?
Cateran Yomp is open to all participants.
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