Ben Chonzie Hill Race
Saturday, April 18th 2026
**SOLD OUT - WAITING LIST IN OPERATION**
Comrie Croft, Perthshire PH7 4JZ
Sponsored by Sole & Trail
Results 2025
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NEW ROUTE FOR 2026
Distance/Ascent: 22.9km / 1435m
Start time: 1.00pm
Early start at 12.00pm available
Junior race(s): 12.30pm. More info
Entry fee: £15
Race limit: 300 (Entry on the day if space is available)
Post-race refreshments included: Hot food/drinks and plenty of homebaking for everyone to enjoy!
Race route: A new route for 2026 will take you up to Ben Chonzie, down to Loch Turret before a final climb up to Carn Chois and back down to the finsh. 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 6 checkpoints!
- Carn Chois NN79151 27742
- Meall na Seide NN77883 28685
- Ben Chonzie NN77303 30860
- Bealach NN78027 31700
- Water crossing NN79587 29690
- Carn Chois NN79151 27742
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)
Sponsor: Sole & Trail 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! See them on Facebook
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 their amazing mountain bike tracks, so bring your bike too!
*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.
Special Edition Harvey’s Race Map
To celebrate the Ben Chonzie Race’s inclusion in this year’s SHR Championship, we have worked with Harvey Map Services to produce a special edition waterproof, full colour 1:40,000 race map in A4 size.
These are available to purchase for £6 each and can be collected at registration on race-day.
To save time (yours and ours) at registration, please order your copy now using this link https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M3L3ZVHNC93P8 .
NB: Having a suitable map with you as part of your race kit is a requirement for participation in the Ben Chonzie Race. No map, no race…so why not get yourself one of these special ones?
A junior race will take place at 12.15pm. Details of route, age categories and prizes to be confirmed. It will be FREE to enter and all runners will receive juice and sweets!