Welcome to the NHH trail series 2023/2024!
This is a great way to explore some of Caithness and a lovely way to spend a Sunday morning over autumn / winter, when you otherwise might not venture out. The weather is usually quite nice.
This season’s trail series will start on 29th October 2023 at Staxigoe, Wick.
Details of all trail runs are shown in the table below, but more information and a risk assessment will be issued prior to each event.
Registration for each trail run will commence 30 mins before the 1st runners/walkers/joggers start, and close 5 mins before the start. Runners will be staggered at approximately 5 min intervals from the agreed start time depending upon anticipated running time.
Please come armed with your own water. Baking is encouraged – who doesn’t enjoy cake afterwards? : )
If you can help at any of these events please contact the lead organiser, we are always looking for marshals, timekeepers and help with setting out courses, etc.
DATE | TRAIL RUN | LONG COURSE | SHORT COURSE | ORGANISER |
29 October | Staxigoe, Wick | 6 miles | TBA | John Budge |
4 November | Knockfarrel Hill Race, Strathpeffer. (not part of NHH Trail series) | 8 kilometres | N/A | Highland Hill Runners |
11 November (Saturday – late afternoon start TBC) | Dunnet Forest – night run pairs run | 6 miles (3 x 2 mile laps) | 1 or 2 laps | Les Mackay & Sandy Christie |
25 November | John O’Groats | 6 miles | 4 miles | Simon Harrison |
10 December | Santa Run, Wick (not part of NHH Trail series) | 5 kilometres | N/A | John Budge |
07 January | Melvich | 10.5 miles laps (3 x 3.5 mile laps) | 1 or 2 laps | Hugh Mackay |
28 January | Moors | 9 miles (3 x 3 mile laps) | 1 or 2 laps | Kevin Cormack TBA |
18 February | Reiss Beach charity run (14:00 start) (not part of NHH Trail series) | 5 kilometres | N/A | John Budge |
25 February | Limekiln | 8 miles | 4.25 miles | David Spencer |
03 March | Blingery | 10 miles | 10K | Fiona Bremner |
10 March | Inverness half marathon (not part of NHH Trail series) | 13.1 miles | N/A | N/A |
24 March | Beach & Bark, Castletown | 7 miles | 5 miles | David Orr |
Note that this is only open to NHH members and members of other affiliated SA Clubs for insurance purposes through Scottish Athletics.