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Ben Sheann

Name: Ben Sheann
Start: 2026-05-13
End: 2026-05-13
Location: Strathyre

Strathyre, United Kingdom • 13 May 2026

Ben Sheann

Ben Sheann is a hill race held on 13 May 2026 near Keip Road, Strathyre, within Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. It is part of the Bog'n'Burn Series and is organised by the Stuc a’ Chroin Hill Race Committee.

The course is described as a Category AS race with a distance of 3.4k and an ascent of 400 m. The event is run annually and is presented as a shorter counterpart to the Stuc a' Chroin 5000 race. The name Ben Sheann is given a Gaelic translation meaning "Mountain of the Fairies."

Entries are handled through the SiEntries system. Entries open on 17 April 2026 and close on 12 May 2026. The minimum age to enter is 14 or older. The published entry fee is £10.00.

Prizegiving includes categories for U18, Senior, V40, V50, V60, V70 and V80. The event is listed as an offline, scheduled event taking place on a single day. Participants should note the course length and ascent when preparing for the race and consult official event materials for full terms and any cancellation or refund policies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Strathyre

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Ben Sheann Hill Race

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