Banchory Beast Race
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About the race
Banchory Beast Race is a 10 km obstacle course event held at Knockburn Loch in Strachan, Aberdeenshire on 12 September 2026. The listing notes that entry for that date is charity and corporate discount code only, and the event supports Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. The terrain includes big hill climbs, thick clay mud, deep bogs and repeated dunkings in loch water. The course features numerous named obstacles and challenges; event materials reference around 25 to 30 obstacles and several examples include Bale Out, Beast Wash, Sandbagged, Beast Bog, Clay Clag Climb, Barby, Monkey Magic, Pontoon Party and Ropey Mc RopeFace.
Other obstacles involve carrying heavy loads, climbing A-frame walls and cargo nets, scrambling through tubes and trenches, rope hauls and floating island crossings. Event facilities and features listed include race timing, a finisher medal, prizes, post event refreshments, free spectating, a dance warm up and street food. A finisher t-shirt option is offered as an add-on; the performance tees are described as made from 100% recycled plastic bottles and without sponsor logos. Price tiers are shown starting from £75 for a launch offer, with higher tiers for standard entry and prices excluding booking fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
