Bennachie Ultra Marathon
Chapel of Garioch, United Kingdom • 10 Oct 2026
Event
The Bennachie Ultra Marathon is scheduled for Saturday 10 October 2026. The race is billed as the inaugural Bennachie Ultra and is set in the Bennachie hills above the Aberdeenshire countryside, an area that includes the Mither Tap hillfort dated to 1000 BC.
Distances
- 50k
- 31 miles, mainly on good runnable trails, with a short road section of 3 miles
Course and safety
The route visits six of the Bennachie peaks, including Mither Tap, Oxen Craig and Millstone Hill, and has over 5000 ft of total elevation. There is a cut-off of 4 hours at approximately 18 miles, the closest point to the Visitor Centre, before the major climbs. The cut-off is described as essential for the safety of marshals and runners.
The event is run in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of Scotish Hill Runners. Competitors must carry minimum SHR kit for the entirety of the race. A stated full kit list includes a waterproof full body cover, foil blanket, hat, gloves and whistle. Organisers state "No kit, no race" and that a kit check can be expected. A GPX file of the course is available.
Access and facilities
Runners must be 18 years or older on the day. The course is unsuitable for wheelchairs. The event is cupless; water will be provided at designated stations and marshals will fill runners' own bottles or cups. Photo ID is required to collect race numbers. Toilets will be available in the start/finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.