Logo

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 the Bennachie Hills, North East Scotland, starting and finishing at the Bennachie Visitor Centre. The course features over 5,000 feet of elevation gain and traverses six prominent peaks, including Mither Tap, Oxen Craig, and Millstone Hill, offering stunning 360° views of the Aberdeenshire countryside. The route is mainly on runnable trails with a short road section and includes a strict 4-hour cut-off at around 19 miles for safety. The event is cupless to reduce waste, requires mandatory safety kit, and welcomes runners aged 18 and over, promoting inclusivity for all genders. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Chapel of Garioch

Race information

Website
50 km
5000 m+
50k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Banchory Lunchtime Trails Session

Banchory - 17 mi from Chapel of Garioch

The Banchory Lunchtime Trails Session is a social trail running event held at Bellfield Park, Banchory, starting from the Banchory Guide Hut. This one-hour session combines enjoyable trail running with short, fun intervals designed to enhance running form, speed, power, and overall fitness. It offer..

Krunce Series - Aberdeen

Aberdeen - 18 mi from Chapel of Garioch

The Krunce Series - Aberdeen will take place in Aberdeen on Tuesday 3 June 2025.

Brewdog Summer Run

Aberdeen - 18 mi from Chapel of Garioch

The BrewDog Summer Run is a popular fun running event held in Aberdeen, starting at BrewDog Castlegate and finishing at BrewDog DogTap in Ellon. The main course covers approximately 21 miles (34 km), following a scenic route through Gallowgate, Haudagain, Dyce, and along an old railway line to Ellon..

Dunnydeer Hill Race

Insch - 5 mi from Chapel of Garioch

The Dunnydeer Hill Race will take place in Insch on Sunday 8 June 2025.

Bennachie Summer Series

Inverurie - 3 mi from Chapel of Garioch

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 Benn..

Saltire 24, 12 and 6

Strachan - 20 mi from Chapel of Garioch

The Saltire 24, 12 and 6 is an ultra running event held at Knockburn Sports Loch in Royal Deeside, Scotland. Scheduled for June 21-22, 2025, it offers 6, 12, and 24-hour race options on a scenic 4.2-mile multi-terrain trail around Kerloch Hill and Fetteresso Forest. Participants can run solo or in t..