The Dramathon

Dufftown, United Kingdom • 18 Oct 2025

The Dramathon is a four-distance trail race in Scotland’s Speyside, running along the Speyside Way from Glenfarclas to Glenfiddich distilleries in Dufftown. Distances are The Full Dram (~42km), The Half Dram (~21km), The Wee Dram (~10km), and a four-person relay, We Dram. The mostly-graded course follows an old railway alignment with a few hills and a final uphill to Dufftown, passing several distilleries; runners can collect miniatures at the finish. The atmosphere celebrates scenic autumn scenery and whisky culture, with rewards including a custom medal, whisky samples, and a Glencairn glass. The event provides marked routes, coach transport, baggage transfer, feed stations, timing, and race photos, plus sustainability measures like no single-use cups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 km
The Dramathon Relay (we Dram)
42 km
The Full Dram (full Marathon)
21 km
The Half Dram (half Marathon)
10 km
The Wee Dram (10k)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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