Logo

Bennachie Hill Race

Insch, United Kingdom • 21 Sep 2025

The Bennachie Hill Race, held near Oyne in Aberdeenshire, is a popular off-road challenge organized by Garioch Roadrunners and backed by Craigdon Mountain Sports. The senior race covers about 8.2 miles (13.1 km) with around 1,600 ft (500 m) of ascent, taking competitors over Bennachie’s tops—Oxen Craig, Craigshannoch and Mither Tap—and back via the Maiden’s Causeway. A junior race of roughly 5k for ages 13–17 offers about 150 m of ascent.

The route is all off-road and may change for forestry works. It’s fully chip-timed, with advance entries only, parking nearby, and transfers allowed. Entrants are advised that final instructions are emailed in the week of the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Insch

Race information

Website Registration Facebook
13 km
500 m+
Bennachie Hill Race (senior) – 13.1 Kilometers
8 mi
1600 m+
Bennachie Hill Race (senior) – 8.2 Miles
5 km
150 m+
Bennachie Hill Race (junior) – 5.0 Kilometers
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Morven Hill Race

Aberdeenshire - 9 mi from Insch

Morven Hill Race 2025, held at Groddie, By Dinnet, Aboyne in Aberdeenshire (grid NJ410044), is the final event in the Aberdeenshire Hillrace Series. The program includes three races: the Main Morven (8.8 km with about 660 m of ascent), the..

Bennachie Ultra Marathon

Chapel of Garioch - 5 mi from Insch

Tackle a 50k trail loop around Bennachie, climbing iconic peaks like Mither Tap amid scenic Aberdeenshire terrain. Expect steep ascents, strict kit checks and a mid race cut off, so come prepared for a rugged, rewarding ultramarathon.

Skedaddle Speyside 10k

Archiestown - 26 mi from Insch

The Skedaddle Speyside 10k is a scenic trail running event held in Archiestown, Scotland, on October 12, 2025. The point-to-point course starts at Archiestown Village Square, winding through Elchies woods and offering stunning views of the..

The Dramathon

Dufftown - 20 mi from Insch

Event overview The Dramathon takes place on 17-18 October 2025, with the main races organised for 18 October. All race distances were sold out as of 11 January; waiting lists are open for some events. The finish line for all races is at Gle..

Millstone Hill Race

Inverurie - 10 mi from Insch

Event overview The Millstone Hill Race takes place on 19 October 2025 and starts and finishes at the Bennachie Visitor Centre car park. The course is an approximate 10 km hill route with 360 m of elevation on mixed terrain. The route will h..

Bristow 15 Mile Trail Race

Ballater - 25 mi from Insch

The Bristow 15 Mile Trail Race is a challenging and scenic running event held on the Balmoral Estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The course begins with views of Balmoral Castle and follows the River Dee westward before ascending through the..