The Dramathon

Dufftown, United Kingdom • 17 Oct 2026

Event overview

The Dramathon is a running event called the Speyside Single Malt Marathon. The event date is 17th October 2026. The route follows the Speyside Way and passes several distilleries. An athlete event guide (PDF) and a race video are available.

Distances and route

  • 42km The Full Dram - start at Glenfarclas distillery, finish at Glenfiddich.
  • 21km The Half Dram - start near Tamdhu distillery, then follow the same route as the full.
  • 10km The Wee Dram - start in Aberlour and run to Balvenie and Glenfiddich.
  • 42km Team of four - relay where four people share the full distance.

Participants can pick up corresponding miniatures at the end of the race depending on the distance completed.

Additional information

Entries open 3rd January (entry details referenced). Event sponsors include several distilleries and related organisations such as Glenfiddich, Glenfarclas, Ballindalloch, Tamdhu, The Balvenie and others. Results and galleries are available after the event. Copyright 2025 is shown on event materials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
42km - the Full Dram
Marathon
42km - We Dram (relay)
Half Marathon
21km - the Half Dram
10 km
10km - the Wee Dram
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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