Bennachie Ultra Marathon

Chapel of Garioch, United Kingdom • 11 Oct 2025

Bennachie Ultra Marathon sits above the Aberdeenshire countryside in the North East Scotland hill range of Bennachie. The inaugural race offers a 50k (about 31 miles) ultra with more than 5,000 feet of elevation gain. The mostly off-road route climbs six Bennachie peaks—Mither Tap, Oxen Craig, Millstone Hill, Hermit Seat, Little Oxen and Craigshannoch—rewarded with expansive 360° views.

The course starts and finishes at Bennachie Visitor Centre and includes a short road section of about 3 miles. A strict 4-hour cut-off at around 18 miles prioritises safety. Runners must carry minimum SHR kit; the event is cupless with no external support.

LGBT+ friendly, charitable backing, GPX available, 150 places. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
5000 m+
50k
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