If you want to be a part of the 2025 Dramathon which is scheduled for 18 October then you'll need to set an alarm for 2 January at 6pm when general entries will go on sale! Remember this fantastic Scottish event is a regular sell-out so be prepared.

Priority entry has in fact already opened and will remain open until 26 December. Organisers do say: "Priority entry is reserved for race marshalls and Dramathon Supporters Club members. If you are neither of these then please wait until January!"

The Dramathon is made up of three trail races all of which pass through Scotland's famed whisky country. The main event is a marathon length ‘Full Dram’ but also on offer is a 21K Half Dram and 10K Wee Dram. There is also a 4 x 10K We Dram relay run which uses the full Dram course and is a great way to take part as a team.

All are trail races, mostly on well-maintained paths along the beautiful Speyside Way. The route takes in several distilleries along the route, offering sights and smells to ignite your senses. Depending on the distance you run you will pick up the corresponding miniatures of single malt at the end of the race.

The finish line for all the races is at Glenfiddich Distillery in Dufftown. The full marathon starts at Glenfarclas, the half-marathon starts at Tamdhu, the 10K in Aberlour and the various legs of the relay divide up the marathon route into roughly 4 x 10K.

Finishers also receive a medal made from a whisky barrel stave and a Glencairn tasting glass with Dramathon logo so there are plenty of reasons for taking part. Organisers comment: "The Dramathon is beautifully structured and well-paced with a great finish. Just like a Speyside malt in fact..." And it's hard to disagree.

You can find out more at The Dramathon website.

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