Deveron Harrier's Festival of Running

Deveron Harrier's festival of running

Held on 09 August 2026, this festival features a Deveron Valley Half Marathon, a 10k, a 5k trail and a junior 1k fun run. The multi-terrain routes follow the River Deveron from Turriff toward Banff and include road and woodland sections.

• Deveron Valley Half Marathon from Turriff to Banff along the River Deveron
• Deveron Valley 10k joining the half marathon route at Castle Eden
• Deveron Valley Trail 5k through the grounds of Duff House
• Juniors 1k fun run within Duff House playing pitches and woods

The half marathon predominantly follows a quiet road along National Cycle Route 1, then enters a woodland trail, crosses the Bridge of Alvah and runs through the historic Duff House grounds, passing the Ice House and Mausoleum before finishing at Duff House Rugby Club playing pitches. The 5k is a trail route within the Duff House grounds.

Race operations and facilities include registration at Duff House Rugby Club pavilion, bus transport to start locations, toilet facilities at registration and briefing locations, car parking, mile markers, marshals, and multiple water stations (noted at miles 3, 7, 9 and 11 with an additional Warthogs water station). All race finishers receive a medal. Age minimums are 17+ for the half marathon, 15+ for the 10k and 11+ for the 5k. Prize money is awarded to top finishers and there are category prizes for 40+, 50+ and 60+ men and women. Online entry closes 2 August 2026; no refunds and transfers must be completed by 6 August. Use of music devices is allowed but headphones must be removed at road crossings or on the instruction of marshals or race officials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.