Banchory Lunchtime Trails Session

Kirkhill 8 is an 8-hour trail running event held at Kirkhill Forest, Scotland, featuring a 4.3-mile loop course. Runners can complete as many laps as they wish, targeting distances from 20 miles up to 50 miles or more, making it suitable for beginners, experienced ultra runners, and competitive race..

The BrewDog Summer Run is a popular fun running event held in Aberdeen, starting at BrewDog Castlegate and finishing at BrewDog DogTap in Ellon. The main course covers approximately 21 miles (34 km), following a scenic route through the city via Gallowgate, Haudagain, Dyce, and along an old railway..

The Bennachie Summer Series is a series of 5k trail races held on forest tracks at the base of Bennachie. Taking place on the second Thursday of each month from June to September, the events start at the Bennachie Visitor Centre. Participants compete in a scenic course with approximately 120 meters..

Saltire 24, 12 and 6 is an ultra running event held at Knockburn Sports Loch in Strachan, near Banchory, Scotland. Scheduled for June 21-22, 2025, it offers 6, 12, and 24-hour race options on a scenic 4.2-mile multi-terrain trail around Kerloch Hill and Fetteresso Forest. Participants can run solo o..

Tom’s Cairn 10K & 5K Trail Races take place at Finzean Church in Scotland, starting and finishing at Birse and Feughside Parish Church. The 10K course features a scenic trail through Finzean Woods, a climb to the summit of the local landmark Tom's Cairn, and a fast descent back to the church, mostly..

The Bennachie Ultra Marathon is an exciting running event set in the stunning Aberdeenshire countryside of North East Scotland. Scheduled for October 11, 2025, this inaugural race features a challenging 50k route that includes six peaks of the Bennachie Hills, such as Mither Tap and Oxen Craig, with..