Strathearn Harriers - New Year's Day Run 2014

Ben Chonzie Hill Race

Saturday, April 19th 2025

Comrie Croft, Perthshire PH7 4JZ

Sponsored by The Key Cobbler

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Distance/Ascent: 21.4km / 1140m

Start time: 1.00pm

Early start at 12.00pm available

Junior race(s): 12.30pm. More info

Entry fee: £10 (£12 on the day)

Post-race refreshments included: Hot soup/drinks and plenty of homebaking for everyone to enjoy!

Race proceeds: All surplus proceeds from the race will be used to support and promote Junior Hill Running in Scotland

Buses: Direct buses available from Perth to Comrie Croft and from Stirling via Crieff

Parking*: Available at Comrie Croft 

Prizes: First 3 male/female, first MV40/FV40, first MV50/FV50 and first MV60/ FV60

Race start: At the waterfall 5 min walk from Comrie Croft (NN79537 23318)

Race route: it’s an out and back route to Ben Chonzie. Our recommended fastest/safest route will be marked but it’s up to you if you follow the flags or choose a different line. However, you MUST hit all 5 checkpoints! 

  • Checkpoint 1: Càrn Chòis (NN79152 27748)
  • Check point 2: Meall na Sèide (NN77948 28662)
  • Check Point 3: Ben Chonzie (NN77323 30860)
  • Check Point 4: Meall na Sèide
  • Check Point 5: Càrn Chòis

Sponsor: The Key Cobbler will be at the race to showcase how their brilliant Vibram soles can turn your worn and beloved shoes back into your new favourite pair! https://www.facebook.com/share/15L43e3sG4/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Accommodation: Why not make a weekend of it? Comrie Croft offers a great variety of accommodations. from eco-camping, eco-lodges, Nordic katas and much more! It’s well known for there amazing mountain bike tracks, so bring your bike too! https://www.comriecroft.com/,  https://www.comriecroftbikes.co.uk/pages/trail-guide

*There is a £3 charge for parking payable to Comrie Croft on arrival so please do try to car share as much as you can.

 

Route Map





Junior Race :

Time: 12:30pm

Age: All ages welcome! 

Distance: 1 mile  

Elevation: 200 ft 

Entry fee: FREE!

Prizes: first U9 M/F, first U11 M/F, first U13 M/F and first U18 M/F

All runners will receive juice and sweets!