Mither Tap Race 2023

MITHER TAP HILL RACE - AGES 18+ Thursday 20th July 2023 – Race starts 7.00 pm Distance: 6.4 km with 365 m climb Registration from 5.45 pm at Bennachie Visitor Centre (please remember parking charges apply), registration will close at 6:45pm.  There will be a limited number of entries taken on the day, but please enter online in advance if you think you will be coming. Entry in advance does not commit you and there is no requirement to pay in advance.  Pay on the day £2.50 cash only. If you decide you cannot race - please cancel your entry.

Competitors must follow SHR safety rules - please read before racing: https://www.scottishhillrunners.uk/Safety.aspx   Please come prepared to carry full body cover - this may be mandatory if weather conditions are poor.   Please car share where possible and bring your own refreshments. Do not leave any litter.

Route Description: From the visitor centre the race follows the old turnpike road, good paths on the level, before turning steeply uphill on a rough path to skirt around the summit of Mither Tap. The descent starts down a short section of steep and rough path and then follows a well made path, with stone steps and loose gravel, back to Heather Brig and from there back to the centre on good paths.