Donkey Brae Races

Aberdour, United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2026

Donkey Brae Races - Aberdour Festival, Silver Sands Park (02 Aug 2026)

The Donkey Brae Races are held as part of the annual Aberdour Festival at Silver Sands Park, Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife KY3 0XB. The event includes timed races using chipped bibs for the main distances and publishes results online on the day. Prizes are awarded to overall and category winners and all finishers receive a medal.

Race routes:

  • 7 mile, mixed terrain over undulating coastal paths between Aberdour and Dalgety Bay.
  • 2 mile, through the village and woods, includes the Donkey Brae climb.
  • Fun Run approximately 1 km around Silver Sands Playing Fields.

Facilities listed for the event include toilets, bag drop, hydration stations on course, first aid cover, and food and drink available at the village market. Parking at Silver Sands Park is subject to local charges and is limited; there is a free but busy car park at Aberdour train station and the location has good train links. The course is not suitable for wheelchair users and dogs are not allowed. Buggies are permitted on the Fun Run though the surface can be bumpy.

Entry details include fees of £18 for the 7 mile and £7 for the 2 mile. Entries are limited and are open until 24 July 2026 or until capacity is reached. Refunds are not available but entries may be transferred before the closing date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 mi
Donkey Brae Run
Fun Run
Junior 2-Mile Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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A 5k obstacle event at Beveridge Park on 10 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide around a looped course with steep hills. Entry includes a medal and fundraising support, with a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A trail race in Balbirnie Park, Markinch on 17 May 2026, covering between 4 and 4.5 miles on paths and woodland trails. All finishers receive a medal and prizes are awarded across overall and age categories.

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