Birnam Hill Classic

Birnam, United Kingdom • 28 Mar 2026

Birnam Hill Classic 2026

The Birnam Hill Classic takes place on Saturday 28 March 2026 in Birnam, Dunkeld. It is organised as a hill running event with race timing, registration and results handled through the ProTay platform.

The event includes the following race distances and formats:

  • Seniors and U20 together: 6.6 km, 360 m climb
  • Junior U16: 3 km to the Crags
  • Junior U12: 1.5 km to the bench

Entry and category details note a seniors category AS. Entry fees for adults aged 21 and over are £15 plus a booking fee. Entry is free for ages 16 to 20, and junior races are free to enter with online registration required prior to race day. U20 athletes run with the senior field.

Registration is based at Birnam Arts on Station Road, Birnam PH8 0DS. The race start and finish are on the road next to the Beatrix Potter garden (Grid Ref NO032420). Prizegiving takes place in Birnam Arts.

Safety requirements state that competitors should carry or wear full body cover, a compass, map and whistle in line with Scottish hill running safety guidance. The event also forms part of the Highland Boundary Series Championship where the best three results from the four races count and a small prize is offered to those completing all four events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 km
Seniors / U20
U16 Juniors
U12 Juniors
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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