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Achmony Hill Race

Name: Achmony Hill Race
Start: 2026-08-22
End: 2026-08-22
Location: Drumnadrochit

Drumnadrochit, United Kingdom • 22 Aug 2026

Achmony Hill Race

The Achmony Hill Race is a short, steep race held as part of the afternoon programme of the Glenurquhart Highland Games on 22 August 2026 at the Games Field in Drumnadrochit. It is presented within the wider games event organised by Glenurquhart Highland Games.

The course is approximately 3.5 miles long with about 700 feet of ascent. Much of the route can be seen from the games field, allowing spectators at the games to follow runners as they progress and then return to the arena.

Entry information published for the event sets a minimum age of 17 and an entry fee of £10. Entries open on 23 January 2026 and close on 20 August 2026. Day entries are listed as possible. The event is listed alongside other events in the Glenurquhart Highland Games programme. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Drumnadrochit

Race information

Website Registration

4 mi

Achmony Hill Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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