Creag Dhubh Hill Race

Creag Dhubh Hill Race

Creag Dhubh Hill Race takes place as part of the Newtonmore Highland Games at The Eilan, Newtonmore on Saturday 1 August 2026. The course begins with a full lap of the games field before moving toward the hill via a series of ground obstacles.

The initial approach includes two barriers, a lumpy field of thistles, two more fences, a river, rounded boulders, a very steep bank, another fence beside a crash barrier and a road crossing. After this section the race continues along a wide gravel track toward the birch woods of Coille na Creige Duibhe.

A narrow path through grass rises to a rockier trail through heather and leads to the perched summit of An Torr. The descent first runs through heather and then returns onto the narrow trail where overtaking is limited until lower on the route. After re-crossing the road runners face the same sequence of fences and a river before finishing with a final lap of the games field.

Distance is 5.6 km with approximately 370 m of climb. Minimum age for entry is 16 for the 2026 season. Entries opened 28 February 2026 and close 30 July 2026. Entry fee is £10. The event is organised within the Newtonmore Highland Games programme. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.