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Glamaig Hill Race

Name: Glamaig Hill Race
Start: 2025-07-12
End: 2025-07-12
Location: Sligachan

Sligachan, United Kingdom • 12 Jul 2025

The Glamaig Hill Race is a challenging running event held in memory of David Shepherd, taking place on the Isle of Skye. The race covers a distance of 4.5 miles with an elevation gain of 2500 feet, starting from the Sligachan Hotel. Known for its tough terrain, it is classified as a short Category A race, requiring participants to carry windproof body cover due to the unpredictable weather conditions in Skye. The event is organized by the Skye and Lochalsh Running Club, and it features course records set by Finlay Wild and Jill Stephen in 2018. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Sligachan

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4 mi

2500 m+

4.5 Miles

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

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