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MacTuffX Aberdeen

Name: MacTuffX Aberdeen
Start: 2026-05-25
End: 2026-05-25
Location: Aberdeen

Aberdeen, United Kingdom • 25 May 2026

MacTuffX Aberdeen - 25 May 2026

MacTuffX Aberdeen is a series of interval-based running events held in Aberdeen on 25 May 2026. The programme is organised into solo, doubles and relay categories, each based on repeated intervals of either 400 m or 800 m. All entrants must be aged 18 or over on the day of the event.

Events and distances include:

Solo X - 10x400 m
Solo 2X - 10x800 m
Doubles X - 10x400 m
Doubles 2X - 10x800 m
Relay X - 10x400 m
Relay XX - 10x800 m

Entry fees are listed per participant for solo categories and per team for doubles and relay categories. Prices range by category and are specified for each entry type. The event distinguishes between individual and team entries and applies the same age restriction across all categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Aberdeen

Race information

Registration

8 km

Doubles 2x (10x800m)

8 km

Relay Xx (10x800m)

8 km

Solo 2x (10x800m)

Doubles X (10x400m)

Solo X (10x400m)

Relay X (10x400m)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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