Saturday 5th October 2024 – 13:00
An AS category Hill Race run over 8.8km and climbing 660 metres
Third Race of the Aberdeenshire Hillrace Series
Pre-entry fee (via Webscorer) :- Adults £7, Under 18s £2.50
Entry on the day: Adults £10, Under 18s £2.50
Start Location and Route
Groddie, By Dinnet, Aboyne. Grid Ref NJ410044
The full Morven Hill Race (8.8km, 660m climb) starts on the walker’s access path by the roadside (1) and takes a direct route up Morven above the ruined cottage of Balhennie (2). It follows good tracks all the way to the top (4) and will be marked. On the descent the route forks right (5) to the bealach below Roar Hill (6, Grid ref NJ395033) and then NE back towards Balhennie and the finish (7, 1).
The Half-Morven Race (4.0km, 400m climb) is open to Senior age groups as well as Juniors (U18 & U16). The race follows the full Morven route as far as the first plateau (1, 2, 3) before cutting left to rejoin the descent route for the full race (6, 7, 1).
The Mini-Morven Race (1.8km, 125m climb) is for U14 and U12 only. It follows an out and back route as far as the lone tree on the full race descent route (1, 2, 7, 2, 1).
Contact
Race Organiser – Sarah Dunn
dessdunn@gmail.com
Race Rules and Safety
The Morven hill race is insured through Scottish Hill Runners, and run under Scottish Hill Runners rules.
Juniors (U18) are not allowed to enter the full Morven Hill Race
All runners in the full Morven race are required to carry the following:
- full waterproof body cover (taped seams)
- hat (buff acceptable)
- gloves
- map and compass (a paper map is required, phone or GPX is not an acceptable alternative)
NOTE:- DOGS must be kept on a lead – there are sheep in the area. (Dogs not permitted to race)
Prizes
Prize giving and award of trophies will be immediately following each race, including the Aberdeenshire Hillrace Series winners.
Results
2024 Results
2023 Results
2022 Results
Race Records
Male: Tom Owens, 43:22, 2015
Female: Angela Mudge, 49:47, 2006