Bennchie Ultra Marathon

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Open 1st April 2023.

Entries open from 1st April, 2023

The Bennachie Ultra Marathon is run in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of Scotish Hill Runners. Photo Id will be required on collection of race number.

Closing date for entries : 1st September, 2023

Race Time: 8.00am, Saturday 14th October 2023

Registration from 6.30am, at the Bennachie Visitors Centre.

You MUST ensure that you are carrying minimum SHR kit for the entirity of the race. No kit, no race; expect a kit check. Full kit includes:


  • Waterproof full body cover
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Map (will be provided here later)
  • Compass
  • Whistle

The race will be supported by COTAG, which we are extremely grateful for and as a non-profit event, they will be one of the local charities which will benefit from any proceeds which the race generates. Others to be announced.

This race is cupless, meaning that whilst we will provide water at the designated water stations, we will not be giving out plastic cups to reduce our waste. Our marshals will be happy to fill your own bottles or cups with water during the race.

Runners taking part in the race must be 18 years old or older on the day.

The course is unsuitable for wheelchairs.

There will be toilets in the start/finish area.

This will be a pre-entry event only and there will no refunds or deferrals. Swaps are allowed up until 31st August. Please contact the organisers if you need to do that.

If you require any further information do not hesitate to contact the organisers