Morven Hill Race
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Morven Hill Race
Morven Hill Race is a hill running event organised by Deeside Runners near Dinnet, Aboyne. The event uses marked routes and takes runners up and down Morven, with steep ground, good tracks to the summit and a technical descent. The start location is Groddie, By Dinnet, Aboyne (Grid Ref NJ410044). Runners are expected to follow the marked route.
Distances and climbs:
- Full Morven: 8.8 km, 660 m climb
- Half Morven: 4.0 km, 400 m climb
- Mini Morven: 1.8 km, 125 m climb
The full route goes directly up Morven above the ruined cottage of Balhennie and follows tracks to the top before descending via the bealach below Roar Hill (Grid Ref NJ395033) back to the finish. The half route follows the full route to the first plateau then cuts left to rejoin the full descent. The mini is an out-and-back route to a lone tree on the descent route.
Eligibility and safety: the half is open to senior and junior runners (U18 and U16); the mini is for U14 and U12 only; juniors who are U17 on 31 December may not enter the full race. The full race requires waterproof body cover with taped seams, hat, gloves, and a paper map and compass. The event is insured through Scottish Hill Runners and run under their rules. Dogs must be on a lead in the assembly and finish area; no dogs are allowed on the hill. Free refreshments are provided after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
