Creag Dhubh Hill Race

Colin took the train from Edinburgh to Newtonmore to compete in the British and Scottish Hill Running Championship race as part of the Newtonmore Highland Games out. There were big crowds in the field to watch the events and the temperatures were sweltering. The Hill Race had a big turn out of 300 runners.

The race started with a lap of the games field and then headed over some fences and a river crossing up the hill. With large numbers there was a bit of welcome queuing behind other runners on the sharp climb up. Views were stunning at the turn looking northwards towards Newtonmore and the Cairngorms although no time to stop and look. Quickly down, through the river and back to finish in the stadium.

Great event. My time of 47 mins was a bit slow in terms of % of winning time but that is often the case in championship races.