Bennachie Hill Race
8.2 mile hill race with around 500m of ascent across Bennachie, taking in prominent summits including Oxen Craig, Craigshannoch and Mither Tap.
| Date | Sunday 20th September, 2026 |
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| Distance | 8.2M |
| Terrain | Hill/Fell |
| Course Profile | Hilly |
| Timing | Chip timed |
| Location | Back O'Bennachie |
| Town/City | Oyne, nr Inverurie |
| Area | North East |
| Start postcode | AB52 6RH |
| Start time | 11:00am |
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The Bennachie Hill Race is an established off road event organised by Garioch Roadrunners in Aberdeenshire. Starting at Back O'Bennachie, the race explores the distinctive hills and trails of the Bennachie range and has become a longstanding fixture in the North East Scotland running calendar.
Runners cover approximately 8.2 miles with around 500m of ascent, taking in prominent Bennachie summits including Oxen Craig, Craigshannoch and Mither Tap. The route returns towards Back O'Bennachie via the Maiden's Causeway, passing Hosie's Well and Nursery Cottage, with trail shoes recommended for the varied hill terrain.
The race is licensed and insured by Scottish Hill Runners and held under UK Athletics rules. The event is chip timed and entries are limited, with no entries available on race day. The challenging climbs, off road terrain and route across several of Bennachie's best known tops make this a distinctive Aberdeenshire hill race.
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| Results | Status |
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| 2026 results | Verified |
| 2025 results | Verified |
| 2024 results | Verified |
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