El-Brim-Ick Hill Race

Aberdeen, United Kingdom • 3 Jan 2026

Event overview

The El-Brim-Ick Hill Race takes place on 03 January 2026 and is organised by the Cosmic Hillbashers Running Club. The route starts from Craibstone Golf Club, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, AB21 9SX. The course covers 4.25 miles with approximately 856 ft of ascent. Total places are listed as 99.

Race logistics

All runners must be 18 or over on race day. Entries cost £17 and there are strictly no entries on the day. Race entry includes a choice of stovies with beetroot and oatcakes, or a vegan curry with rice and a poppadom, plus a refillable hot or cold drink; runners should indicate if they want the vegan option. Toilets and changing rooms are available at the club house.

There are no water stations on the course. Markings on the route are limited and runners are expected to navigate; higher sections are exposed. Dogs are not allowed on the course with runners. Marshals will be positioned at strategic locations and at the road crossing to provide safety and directional guidance. Parking is available at Craibstone Golf Club with an overspill car park; parking may be limited and additional parking is available at nearby Brimmond and Elrick car parks. Prize categories include Female senior, FV40, FV50, FV60, FV70 and Male senior, MV40, MV50, MV60, MV70. Prize giving will take place once the last runner has finished. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

4 mi
4.25 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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