Helmsdale Games Race
The Scottish Championship Hill Race is a challenging fell race at the Helmsdale Highland Games, featuring a demanding hill course and traditional Highland Games atmosphere.
| Date | Saturday 15th August, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Distance | 6K |
| Location | Couper Park |
| Town/City | Helmsdale, Sutherland |
| Area | Highlands |
| Start postcode | KW8 6HH |
| Start time | 2:45pm |
The Scottish Championship Hill Race takes place at the Helmsdale Highland Games, starting and finishing at Couper Park before heading onto the surrounding hills. The demanding fell course tests runners with steep climbs and descents while showcasing the dramatic scenery of the Sutherland coastline and countryside.
Held as part of the Helmsdale Highland Games, the event includes Open and Confined competitions for runners from Caithness, Sutherland and Ross shire. Youth and Junior Hill Races are also held, making the hill running programme a highlight of the day's sporting events.
The Scottish Championship Hill Race combines challenging climbs, rewarding descents and spectacular Highland scenery, creating a classic Scottish hill running experience within one of Scotland's best known Highland Games.
