Deeside Way Ultra Race

Event overview

The Deeside Way Ultra Race is scheduled for 14 March 2026 in Duthie Park, Aberdeen. The route is an out-and-back of approximately 33 miles, following the old Deeside Railway Line out to Banchory and back. Entry is by pre-entry only, with entries closing on 28 February 2026. All entrants must be 18 years or older on race day. The event has a total of 200 places, a waiting list once full, and no refunds or deferrals. Race swaps are allowed up to 28 February through the organisers. The event is LGBT and QIA+ friendly; entrants may register as Female, Male, or NonBinary and may run in the gender category they identify with.

Course, support and rules

The course will be waymarked but runners are responsible for knowing the route. Water stations and drop bags are provided at about 8 miles, about 16.5 miles (halfway), and about 25 miles. The race is cupless; marshals will refill runners' own bottles or cups. Drop bags should be no bigger than a large freezer zip bag and clearly marked with the race number. Toilets are available at registration, in Duthie Park, and at Milton of Crathes (around 16–18 miles). Two cut-off points are in place (at the halfway and 3/4-way checkpoints); runners who miss cut offs will be marked DNF and asked to stop. A sweeper will assist from the halfway point. No support runners are permitted. Mandatory kit includes hat, gloves, full waterproofs (jacket and trousers) and a foil blanket. Withdrawn runners are responsible for their own transport. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.