Scolty Hill Race
Scolty Hill Race is a 7.2K hill race from King George V Park to Scolty Tower and back, following a challenging route through woodland and hillside above Banchory.
| Date | Saturday 25th July, 2026 |
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| Distance | 7.2K |
| Terrain | Hill/Fell |
| Location | King George V Park |
| Town/City | Banchory |
| Area | North East |
| Start postcode | AB31 5PE |
| Start time | 3:30pm |
Results Verified
Scolty Hill Race is a 7.2K hill race held as part of the Banchory Show in Aberdeenshire. Starting and finishing at King George V Park, the route climbs to the iconic Scolty Tower before returning to the showground on a different descent, creating a challenging out and back course.
Runners ascend towards Scolty Tower using the left hand route before descending by the right hand route, providing a varied hill running experience. The race is open to competitors aged 16 and over and forms one of the sporting highlights of the annual Banchory Show.
Scolty Hill Race offers a short but demanding test for hill runners, with a sustained climb, rewarding descent and views across Royal Deeside. Its setting within the Banchory Show adds to the atmosphere, making it a popular fixture on the local hill racing calendar.
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Results
| Results | Status |
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| 2019 results | Verified |
| 2018 results | Community |
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- Chip timing company
- Organiser
- Organiser’s website
- Community
- Social/Other
- Pending
- Results pending
