Bennachie Ultra Marathon
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Bennachie Ultra Marathon
The Bennachie Ultra Marathon is held on the Bennachie hills in Aberdeenshire in the North East of Scotland. The course covers 31 miles, mostly on runnable trails, and includes a short road section of about 3 miles. The route visits six of the Bennachie peaks, including Mither Tap, Oxen Craig and Millstone Hill, and includes over 5000 ft of elevation gain.
There is a cut off of 4 hours at approximately 18 miles, the point closest to the Visitor Centre before the major climbs. The event is run in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of Scotish Hill Runners and competitors must carry the minimum SHR kit for the entirety of the race. Full kit must include a waterproof full body cover, foil blanket, hat, gloves and whistle. No kit means no race and participants can expect a kit check.
The race is cupless; water is supplied at designated stations and marshals will fill runners own bottles or cups. Photo ID is required to collect a race number. Runners must be 18 years or older on the day. The course is unsuitable for wheelchairs. Toilets are provided in the start and finish area. A GPX file of the course is available for download. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
