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Clachnaben Hill Race

Name: Clachnaben Hill Race
Start: 2025-04-05
End: 2025-04-05
Location: Strachan

Strachan, United Kingdom • 5 Apr 2025

The Clachnaben Hill Race, organized by the Cosmic Hillbashers, is set to take place on April 5, 2025. This challenging race covers a distance of 13.6 km with an elevation gain of approximately 690 meters, starting from the forestry near Strachan, Aberdeenshire. Participants must be 18 or older and are required to carry mandatory safety gear, including a waterproof body cover, map, compass, and whistle. The event features age category prizes and refreshments will be available at the start/finish area. Registration is online only, closing on March 30, 2025, with no entries allowed on the day of the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Strachan

Race information

Website

13 km

690 m+

13.6km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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