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Donkey Brae Races

Aberdour, United Kingdom • 27 Jul 2025

The Donkey Brae Races, held in Aberdour, Fife, are part of the annual Aberdour Festival, offering a vibrant community atmosphere with a village market, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. The event features a 7-mile scenic race along undulating coastal paths between Aberdour and Dalgety Bay, and a 2-mile race through the village and woods, both finishing with a climb up the Donkey Brae and concluding at Silver Sands Park. A fun 1 km run is also available for all ages. Facilities include hydration stations, first aid, toilets, and bag drop. The races use chipped bibs with online results, and prizes are sponsored by renewable energy company Boralex. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Aberdour

Race information

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7 mi
Donkey Brae Run (7 Mile)
Donkey Brae Run (2 Mile)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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