Beinn Sheann Results (update in progress)
Amidst a backdrop of record breaking spring (aka our summer), a record breaking turnout of 54 runners (over recent years anyway) produced a fine race. Alistair Thornton (Ochil 26:38) finished first repeating his last years victory, but knocking 32 seconds off his previous time.
James Espie (Deeside 26:47) improved that reduction by coming in 62 seconds inside his last years time, again in 2nd place. Only 19 seconds between them.
In 3rd place was Ryad Chebbout Shettleston 27:39, just 52 seconds behind.
Another solid run out for Joel Gillan (Central U18 6th) 31:20 improved his last years time.
Elena Heger (Shettleston) brought in 1st place for the women in 36:05, with Helen Rountree (Ochil) was 2nd with 37:12, 67 seconds later, and Rosalind Heron (Carnethy) in 3rd in 37:46.
Results (see image left). If you want a spreadsheet type set of results, let me know.
Stuc a' Chroin 5000
Race Report Sat 3rd May
A record breaking day in the hills
A massive day on the Stuc and in Strathyre as both male and female records were broken on a cracking day. Ross Gollan came in at 2:04:21 and took a good bite out of the existing 2:06:20 and Naomi Lang (Carnethy Hill Racing) came in at 2:22:11 taking a large chunk out of the existing 2:34:27.
The first 3 men (Ross Gollan, East Sutherland Athletics Club), Finlay Grant 02:04:38 (Dark Peak Fell Runners, and Ewan Brown 02:05:46 (Corstorphine AAC) all broke the previous record and just 17 seconds between 1st and 2nd.
2nd place in the females was Catriona Graves 2:37:56 (Highland Hill Runners) just outside of her own previous record. 3rd was Grace Pow 2:41:45 (Carnethy Hill Racing)
This is Google Sheets. Apologies for this less than satisfactory display but seems to be the only way to display properly.
Photos.
There are plenty of photos, most on the hill courtesy of Dave Bird Photography. Dave runs a 'Photography Workshops for Beginners’ if anyone's interested.
Photos - They're divided into albums, one for Beinn Each for example. You can see them here -
Conquer the Heights
Experience the joy of the Stùc a' Chroin 5000 Hill Race
The race is run annually on the Saturday before May Day Bank Holiday Monday. This year, 2025, it is again a UK and Scottish Championship race and is taking place on Saturday May 3rd 2025.
Usually blessed with good weather, its timing at the beginning of May does mean that there may be a variety of conditions - consult the forecast before your journey ... and don't forget the midge repellent as well as your mandatory equipment. There will be an up-to-date forecast of local conditions right up to the start on this web site in the Stop Press section.
Challenging terrain, breathtaking views, and an unforgettable race await you. Join us to test your endurance and determination.
About the Race
Conquer the Stuc a' Chroin and Ben Each peaks in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
The Stuc a' Chroin 5000 hill race is an annual event that will test your limits. With a total climb of over 5000 feet (1500m) and a distance of 20k, you will tackle the stunning summits of Ben Each and the Stuc a’ Chroin amidst the beauty of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.
This year, the race takes place on May 3rd, 2025 in Strathyre, Perthshire at 13:00.
Allow plenty of time for the journey and registration. It's early May Bank Holiday and traffic from Stirling, past Blair Drummond Safari Park, and through Callander can double the normal journey time.
There's a licensed bar and free ceilidh after the race. Bar open from 5, and ceilidh starts at 8pm.
4000+
Participants since inception
30+
Years Running
5000ft
Elevation
Thrilling Terrain
Experience the exhiliration of conquering the peaks of Ben Each and the Stuc a' Chroin, and negotiating the challenging route.
Breathtaking Views
Take in the spectacular panorama of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
Start your story ...
Be a part of a long-standing hill racing tradition that started in 1988. Registration opens early March (date tbc)
Test of Endurance
Push your limits and prove your strength and determination in this hill running challenge.