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Creag Dhubh Hill Race

Name: Creag Dhubh Hill Race
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-01
Location: Newtonmore

Newtonmore, United Kingdom • 1 Aug 2026

Course Information

The Creag Dhubh Hill Race takes place in Newtonmore. The course length is approximately 4½ miles, with a vertical ascent of 1200 feet.

The race route goes through Highland landscape. Competitors run across rivers and climb mountains before returning to the arena.

Event Details

The hill race is part of the Newtonmore Highland Games. The event schedule lists the race at 3:20 PM.

Records

The men's record is 26 minutes 49 seconds, set by Finlay Wild in 2019. The women's record is 32 minutes 21 seconds, set by Angela Mudge in 2006. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Newtonmore

Race information

Website

Creag Dhubh Hill Race

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

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