Kinloss Running Festival

Kinloss, United Kingdom • 30-31 Aug 2025

The Kinloss Running Festival, held at Kinloss Barracks Training Area on Scotland’s Moray coast, offers a unique running experience on runways, taxiways, and roads within a former airfield. Scheduled for August 30-31, 2025, the event features multiple distances including a 1K Fun Run, 5K, 10K, and the Ray Hughes Half Marathon, all on flat, officially measured courses with minimal elevation. A standout is the Back Yard Ultra, a challenging 4.1-mile loop run hourly until one runner remains, combining off-road and runway terrain. The festival fosters a supportive atmosphere with aid stations, a race village, and proceeds benefiting military charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Ray Hughes Half Marathon
10 km
10k
4 mi
Back Yard Ultra
5 km
1k Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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