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Bennachie Summer Series

Name: Bennachie Summer Series
Start: 2025-06-12
End: 2025-09-11
Location: Inverurie

Inverurie, United Kingdom • 12-11 Jun-Sep 2025

The Bennachie Summer Series is a trail running event held at the base of Bennachie, featuring a 5k course on forest tracks with approximately 120 meters of elevation gain. The series takes place on the second Thursday of each month from June to September, with registration and race start at the Bennachie Visitor Centre. The course is marked, and facilities include toilets and limited water at the finish. The event follows Scottish Hill Runners guidelines, prohibits headphones and dogs, and requires appropriate footwear for trail conditions. Prizes are awarded to the top three finishers based on the best three times out of four races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Inverurie

Race information

Registration Facebook

5 km

5k Trail Race

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

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