Trail running course through mixed terrain in Aberdeenshire, GB

Bennachie Ultra Marathon 50K

50K·1,524m gain·Inverurie, United Kingdom
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Distance50K
Gain1,524m
Date10 Oct 2026
Difficulty4/5

About This Race

This 50K mountain challenge traverses six peaks of the Bennachie Hills with over 5000 feet of elevation gain. The course features predominantly runnable trails with technical sections, a scenic 3-mile road stretch along the River Don, and includes a 4-hour cut-off at 18 miles before the major climbs.

This 50K mountain challenge traverses six peaks of the Bennachie Hills with over 5000 feet of elevation gain. The course features predominantly runnable trails with technical sections, a scenic 3-mile road stretch along the River Don, and includes a 4-hour cut-off at 18 miles before the major climbs.

Elevation

1,524m(5,000 ft)

Elevation gain

Map showing Bennachie Ultra Marathon 50K location

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Practical Info

Nearest Airport

ABZ - Aberdeen Airport

Required Gear
  • waterproof full body cover
  • foil blanket
  • hat
  • gloves
  • whistle

Best For

experienced trail runnersmountain runnersultra runners

Notable Features

The race explores six peaks of the historic Bennachie Hills, including ancient hillfort sites dating to 1000 BC. Runners experience 360-degree views across the North East Scotland landscape while following Scottish Hill Runners safety protocols with mandatory mountain kit requirements.