Morven Hill Race

Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom • 4 Oct 2025

Morven Hill Race 2025, held at Groddie, By Dinnet, Aboyne in Aberdeenshire (grid NJ410044), is the final event in the Aberdeenshire Hillrace Series. The program includes three races: the Main Morven (8.8 km with about 660 m of ascent), the Half Morven (4.0 km, 400 m climb), and Mini Morven (1.8 km, 125 m). The courses run on good tracks, starting on a walker’s access path and climbing Morven to above the ruined Balhennie cottage, then descending via a bealach below Roar Hill to the finish. The routes are marked; separate starts for male and female competitors help reduce congestion, and the event supports a U20 junior league. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 km
660 m+
The Full Morven Race (8.8km, 660m Climb)
Half Morven Race (4.0km, 400m Climb)
Mini Morven Race (1.8km, 125m Climb)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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