Meall a'Bhuachaille Hill Race
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Meall a'Bhuachaille Hill Race 2026
Meall a'Bhuachaille is a hill race held at Badaguish Outdoor Centre, near Aviemore, on Saturday 26 September 2026. The course is 13 km with 720 m of ascent and is licenced by Scottish Athletics with race insurance provided by Scottish Hill Runners. Entrants must be 18 or older and the entry fee is £10. Entries are open from 1 August 2026 and close on 23 September 2026, with limited on-the-day places available.
The route starts at Badaguish and follows a forest track onto the hill path to the summit of Meall a'Bhuachaille (810 m). Runners descend to the bealach, then contour across open hillside to the south ridge of Creagan Gorm and ascend to its summit (732 m). From there the ridge leads to Craiggowrie (687 m) before a flagged descent across heather into the forest and back to Badaguish. The course is mainly unmarked except at some junctions and the final sections. Hill marshals will staff designated checkpoints. Navigation skills may be required in poor visibility and the organiser may use a lower level alternative route in bad weather.
Mandatory kit includes full waterproof body cover, hat, gloves, whistle, compass and map. Kit checks will operate on race day and maps are available at registration for 50p. Car parking at Badaguish carries a £5 charge per vehicle; car sharing and greener travel are encouraged. Limited refreshments will be available at the finish. Showers are not permitted and the Badaguish cafe will be closed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
