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, 2026, it is taking place on Saturday May 2nd 2026.
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 2nd, 2026 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.