Mither Tap

JUL

16

2026

Experience a hill race at Bennachie featuring a mixture of old turnpike roads and rough uphill climbs. This four mile route offers a fast descent on tidy paths for runners over eighteen years old.

Thu 16 Jul 2026

Chapel of Garioch, Scotland

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6 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Mither Tap is a trail running event part of the Summer Series, organized by The Cosmic Hillbashers. The race takes place on July 16, 2026, and is categorized as an AS hill race.

Course Details

The course covers a total distance of 6.4 km (4 miles) and includes a total ascent of 365 m (1200 ft). Starting from the Bennachie Visitor Centre, the route begins by following the old turnpike road. Runners then transition onto a rough uphill path that skirts around the summit of Mither Tap. The return journey involves a descent on a well-made path back toward Heather Brig, concluding with a stretch on structured paths that lead back to the visitor centre.

Participation and Logistics

Registration is open to individuals over 18 years of age. Entry is managed through a pay-on-the-day system using cash only, with a fee of £2.50. Participation is subject to a limited number of entries available on the day of the event.

Parking is available at the Bennachie Visitor Centre (OS 38 NJ 699216), where standard parking charges apply. The current course records are held by Robbie Simpson for the men's category with a time of 29:11 (2018) and Clare Whitehead for the women's category with a time of 36:06 (2016). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

6 km

6.4km (4 Miles)