Bennachie Ultra Marathon

Chapel of Garioch, United Kingdom • 11 Oct 2025

The Bennachie Ultra Marathon is a challenging 50k (31-mile) trail race held in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, centered around the prominent Bennachie Hills. The course features over 5,000 feet of elevation gain and includes six peaks such as Mither Tap, Oxen Craig, and Millstone Hill, offering stunning 360° views. Mostly off-road on runnable trails with a short road section, the route starts and finishes at the Bennachie Visitor Centre. The event emphasizes safety with a 4-hour cut-off at 18 miles and requires runners to carry mandatory Scottish Hill Runners kit. It is a cupless race promoting environmental responsibility and welcomes runners aged 18 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
5000 m+
50k
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