explorr is a new outdoor endurance festival created to celebrate Scotland’s landscapes, communities and spirit of adventure.

Launching in 2026, explorr brings together gravel cycling, off-road running and a weekend-long festival programme in Banchory, Royal Deeside, on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park. The ambition is simple: to build a flagship outdoor endurance festival for Scotland. A place where racing, culture and community come together over one unforgettable weekend.

explorr builds on the foundations of Run Banchory, a popular local running event that has grown year after year and become a fixture in the Deeside calendar. As the festival evolves, Run Banchory now becomes part of explorr, helping create a bigger, broader celebration of outdoor sport.

explorr is delivered by Red On Sports, working closely with the experienced Run Banchory team whose local knowledge and passion for the event have helped build such a strong community following.

The result is something new for Scotland. A three day gathering for runners, riders and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Big days on the trails and gravel roads. Good nights in the festival village. And a community at the heart of it all.

Red On Sports is an experienced sports marketing and events company delivering world-class endurance sports experiences across the UK and beyond.

The team specialises in designing and delivering high-quality mass participation events that combine elite competition with unforgettable participant experiences. Red On Sports is the company behind The Gralloch, the UK’s first UCI Gravel World Series event. Held in the wild landscapes of the Galloway Forest Park, The Gralloch attracts professional riders and amateur competitors from around the world competing for qualification to the UCI Gravel World Championships.

Alongside major endurance events, Red On Sports also delivers corporate and brand experiences, helping partners connect with audiences through sport, adventure and the outdoors.

With explorr, Red On Sports brings its experience in delivering premium endurance events to Banchory and Royal Deeside, helping create a new flagship festival for Scotland’s growing gravel and running communities.