Scottish Hill Running
Some general info about what hill runners are up to in the Scottish hills.
If anyone has a story (preferably with photo’s) about any challenges or records set in the hills get in touch and we’ll publish it on the site.
360° Virtual Scottish race routes.
360° Virtual Scottish race and distance routes. Route maps, GPX files and general info.
Aboyne Games Hill Race
Ben Rinnes Hill Race
Bennachie Hill Race
Cairn William Hill Race
Carnethy 5 Hill Race
Clachnaben Hill Race
Dollar Hill Race
Glenshee 9 Hill Race
Meall a`Bhuachaille Hill Race
Morven Hill Race
Pressendye Hill Race
Scolty Hill Race
Stuc a’ Chroin 5000
Tap o’ Noth
Tom’s Cairn 10k Trail Race
White Tops Hill Race
Cairngorm 4000’s
Ramsay’s Round
Jasmin Paris sets new women's 24-Hour Munros Records
Over the weekend of 24th / 25th July 2021 – Jasmin Paris ran over 29 Munros, totalling nearly 27,000 feet of climbing in the Cairngorms to set an incredible new women’s record by completing 29 Munros in 24 Hours!
Jasmin Paris is no stranger to long distance record breaking having previously set the outright course record for the 268-mile Spine race in an incredible time of 83 hours, 12 minutes and 23 seconds.
Well done Jasmin and support crew.
Incredible Saturday spent running over 29 Munros with friends in the Cairngorms. Huge thanks to my fantastic support team! pic.twitter.com/1nuUpCTqSO
— Jasmin Paris (@JasminKParis) July 25, 2021
Kim Collison Sets new 24hr Munro Record
On the weekend of 3rd/4th July 2021 Kim Collison set a new record by running 33 Munros in 24hrs!
The record that clocked up100 miles and 29,500ft of climbing was set in the Cairngorm mountains, Scotland.
Collison broke the record by adding the Munro Braeriach onto Sasha Chepelin 32 Munro record from last year.
Well done Kim and support crew – An outstanding bit of hill running!
What a 23 hours 48 mins! Over the moon to of run 33 Munro’s in a day. Could not done it without the support of so many. What an adventure pushing my limit. 😀📸@rossbrannigan95 pic.twitter.com/R7dD7Wyclg
— Kim Collison (@CollisonKim) July 4, 2021
Cairngorm Big 6 - New Women's Record
Total Distance – 41.1miles Total Ascent – 14,172ft
Katie Henderson – Deeside Runners – set’s new record.
Starting and finishing at Glenmore lodge Katie ran the following tops in a clockwise direction – Cairn Gorm, Ben Avon, Beinn a Bhuird, Ben Macdui, Cairn Toul, Sgor an Lochan Uaine & Braeriach.
Katie set a new woman’s record for the Cairngorm big 6 in a time of 12hrs 44m 26s on 7th June 2021.
Katie ran the round Unsupported.
More can be read HERE
Below is a 3D flythrough of Katie’s run made from her GPX data.
Katie's Cairngorm Big Six 3D Fly Through
Alford Round Record Broken
On 15th May 2021 Kevin Mottram set a new record time of 14h 24m 0s for the Alford Round, a 57 mile running route in Aberdeenshire, Scotland with over 12000ft of ascent. His report of the round can be read HERE.
The record was subsequently broken again on the 5th June 2021 by Kevin Stephen with a very quick time of 12h 31m 09s
Kevin ran the round unsupported.
Below is a 3D flythrough of Kevin’s run using GPX data recorded on the day.
Kev Running in to Finish his round at Donview Forestry car park.
Kev halfway round starting the run up Craiglich.
Kev's Alford Round 3D Flythrough
Munro Round - New Self Powered Record Set
Donnie Campbell 31 days, 23 hours, 2 minutes, 1st August to 2nd September 2020.
All 282 Munros, self powered up them and between them, Hiking, Running, Kayaking and Cycling!
Distance – 1422 km
An absolutely incredible achievement.
Well done Donnie and support crew.
More Information about this mind boggling adventure is available HERE