Strathearn Harriers - New Year's Day Run 2014

Ben Chonzie Hill Race

Saturday, April 18th 2026

2026 SHR CHAMPIONSHIP RACE

Comrie Croft, Perthshire PH7 4JZ

Sponsored by The Key Cobbler

 

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Main Race

Junior Race

 

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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!

  1. Carn Chois        NN79151 27742
  2. Meall na Seide   NN77883 28685
  3. Ben Chonzie      NN77303 30860
  4. Bealach             NN78027 31700
  5. Water crossing   NN79587 29690
  6. 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: 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! 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.

 

Route Map

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Junior Race : 

A junior race will take place at 12.30pm. Details of route, age categories and prizes to be confirmed. It will be FREE to enter and all runners will receive juice and sweets!