Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull Rally Returns With Classic 2025 Edition
- 2025 Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull Rally launches with Rally Guide 1 publication
- 146 competitive miles over iconic three-leg format
- Fresh team at the helm honours rally’s classic DNA
- Extended stages, new twists, and traditional elements return
- Regulations available 16th July – Entries open 4th August –
The Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull Rally returns on 10th –12th October with a bold, back-to-its-roots approach that promises to deliver everything the rally has long been famous for, and more.
Organised by Mull Car Club and supported again by Beatson’s Building Supplies, there is a fresh look to the team taking the reins. The iconic island event will celebrate its 53rd running by restoring the spirit, soul and stamina that made Mull legendary. Known globally as one of the toughest, most rewarding sealed-surface rallies anywhere in the world, the 2025 edition is set to be a true classic.
At the heart of the event is a 146-mile competitive route, run over the traditional three-leg format which embosses Mull’s test of endurance and commitment from crew, cars and teams alike. It’s a challenge that’s not just tough on drivers and co-drivers, but also the unsung heroes in the service crews and this year, the Mull Rally is set to push everyone to their limits.
Making a welcome return to the billing is the much-missed scrutineering session at the Tobermory Distillery, a historic and atmospheric venue that adds a true sense of occasion to the pre-event build-up and, for many, unofficially marks the arrival of the event on the island.
2025 also sees the return of Glengorm as the official Shakedown, now significantly extended from its 1980s configuration, offering a meaningful warm-up that reflects the unique challenges of the rally ahead.
Notably, Friday night’s opening leg is the longest of the entire event, a gruelling schedule run completely under the cover of darkness. The evening kicks off from the rally start in Tobermory, plunging competitors into the island’s infamous roads, where a revised stage layout for Friday sees shorter, punchier tests introduced to reduce the risk of delays and stoppages, but the overall mileage and intensity are very much intact.
The rally returns to the Ross of Mull on Friday night with a double run over the legendary Ardtun stage, ensuring the entire island shares in the drama.
Saturday morning restarts from Garmony and takes in Scridain and Knock, Tuath-Hill, then over the Lochs to service in Tobermory. Followed by a second run over Tuath-Hill and over the Lochs again, all undertaken in daylight, allowing both drivers and spectators to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and challenges of Mull’s roads before a mid-afternoon rest halt.
But the night is far from over. Saturday evening restarts from Salen for the final blast that includes Calgary, Gribun and Knock, plus a jaw-dropping 21.9-mile epic finale that is already being dubbed a potential decider, before reaching the finish back in Tobermory in the early hours of Sunday morning.
With a highly competitive £1050 entry fee, which works out at just £7.20 per mile, the rally represents one of the best value tarmac events in the British Isles. To help crews manage costs, the fee can be paid in two instalments, making entry more accessible to a wider range of competitors.
Clerk of the Course Colin Harkness said: “We know what Mull means to the rallying world. It’s emotional, it’s challenging, it’s unforgettable. The team behind the 2025 event is a blend of experience and new energy, and we’re all driven by the same goal: to deliver a proper Mull Rally that lives up to the legend”.
“We’ve listened to competitors, fans, locals and volunteers, and I think what we’re delivering is a rally that gets back to its roots, while still moving forward. The stages are tough, the mileage is long, and the nights will be dark – just as they should be. But it’s also going to be one of the most rewarding rally experiences you’ll find anywhere.”
Mull has always been more than just a rally. It’s a coming together of communities, volunteers, competitors and spectators. That community spirit will be on full display once again, with island businesses, residents, and visitors coming together to support and celebrate what has become a true motorsport pilgrimage.
Rally Guide 1 is now available to download, whilst regulations are published on 16 July. Entries will open on 4 August.
