Bennachie Hill Race

Bennachie Hill Race : 20 September 2026

The Bennachie Hill Race is an established off road hill event in North‑East Scotland covering around 8.2 miles (13.1 km) with approximately 1600 ft (500 m) of ascent. The route starts at the Back O’Bennachie car park near Insch and takes in several notable Bennachie tops, including Oxen Craig, Craigshannoch and Mither Tap, before returning via the Maiden’s Causeway past Hosie’s Well and Nursery Cottage. The course is entirely off road and good trail shoes are recommended. The route may be subject to change because of forestry work.

The 2026 event is the 36th running, organised by Garioch Roadrunners and held under Scottish Hill Runners licence and UK Athletics rules. Senior entries are for runners aged 18 and over; the published entry fee is £15 plus a small administration charge. The race will be fully chip timed and no entries will be accepted on the day. Entry is capped at 160 places; a limited waiting list may open if capacity is reached and transfers are possible via the entry system until 13 September 2026. There will be no Junior Hill Race in 2026. Parking is in the field next to the Back O’Bennachie car park near Oyne, Aberdeenshire AB52 6RH; Forestry and Land Scotland parking charges apply and are the runner’s responsibility. There are no bag drop or changing facilities on site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.