Date: 19th April 2025
Time: 13:00 (early start available at 12:00)
Venue: Comrie Croft, Car park, Braincroft Farm, Crieff, PH74JZ
Entry fee: £10 - (£12 on the day)
Parking: £3 per vehicle at Comrie Croft
Public Transport: Comrie Croft bus stop
Distance: 21.40 km
Climb: 1140m
Prizes: first 3 male/female, first MV40/FV40, first MV50/FV50 and first MV60/ FV60
Post-Race refreshments: Hot soup/drinks and plenty of Homebanking for everyone to enjoy!
Race start: at the waterfall 5min walk from comrie Croft (NN79537 23318)
Race route: it’s an out and back route to Ben Chonzie. The Route will be marked with what we think is the fastest and safest route but it’s up to you if you follow the flags or decide on a different line as long as you hit all 5 check points!
- 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
Note on the race map - You are not allowed to enter the red circle due to erosion and tree root damage.
Accommodations: Comrie Croft offers a great variety of accommodations. From eco-camping, eco- lodges, Nordic katas and much more! It’ is 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
Profits: all profits will go to the Scottish Junior Hill Running!!
Sponsor: The Key Cobbler will be at our race to show there brilliant vibram soles which will turn your worn and beloved shoes back into your new favourite pair! https://www.facebook.com/share/15L43e3sG4/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
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, first U15 M/F and first U18 M/F
All runners will receive juice and sweets!
More information on our Ben Chonzie facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AZW6ECHa6/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Video of the race route recce here - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/12AuCYJcb1u/?mibextid=WC7FNe
The race entries should open soon through ProTay.