Pim Running Festival - Crathes Castle
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Pim Running Festival - Crathes Castle
The National Trust for Scotland stages the PIM Running Festival at Crathes Castle on 12 September 2026. The event takes place on the Crathes Castle estate in Banchory and includes races for adults and children.
Distances:
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon
- 5 km
- 1.5 km children
The Half Marathon route leaves the estate onto quiet country roads to the north and east, runs toward the Drum Castle estate and returns in a loop to the castle lawn. Most of the route is on quiet back roads with a couple of level, off road farm track sections.
The 1.5 km and 5 km events share the same start and finish area as the Half Marathon but remain within the scenic grounds of Crathes Castle.
Prizes are awarded in each event, with specific age categories for the Half Marathon including over 50s, over 60s and over 70s. All competitors receive a medal and an event T shirt at the finish. Entry fees help support the conservation work of the National Trust for Scotland.
Registration closes 9 September 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
