Creag Dhubh Hill Race

Newtonmore, United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2025

The Creag Dhubh Hill Race is a challenging 5.6 km hill running event held at The Eilan during the Newtonmore Highland Games in Newtonmore, Scotland. The course features a 370-meter climb and begins with a full lap of the games field, followed by a demanding obstacle course including barriers, fences, a river crossing, and rough terrain with thistles and boulders. Runners then ascend through birch woods and heather to the summit of An Torr before a fast, technical descent. The race concludes with the same obstacle course and a final lap of the games field. The event offers a competitive atmosphere and medals for the first 50 online entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Creag Dhubh Hill Race
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