Deveron Harrier's Festival of Running

Banff, United Kingdom • 10 Aug 2025

Deveron Harrier's Festival of Running, held in Aberdeenshire on August 10, 2025, features a scenic multi-terrain race along the River Deveron from Turriff to Banff. The event includes a half marathon, 10k, 5k trail run, and a 1k junior fun run. The half marathon follows quiet roads and woodland trails, crossing the Bridge of Alvah and passing historic Duff House grounds, finishing at Duff House Rugby Club. The 10k joins the half marathon route mid-way, while the 5k is a trail run within Duff House grounds. The festival offers well-marshalled routes, water stations, medals for finishers, and post-race massages, creating a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
Deveron Valley Half Marathon
10 km
Deveron Valley 10k
5 km
Deveron Valley Trail 5k
Juniors Fun Run 1k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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