Skedaddle Speyside 10k

Event Overview

The Skedaddle Speyside 10k is a point to point trail running event scheduled for October 11, 2026. The race is the final installment of the Speyside Series 2026, which also includes the Archiestown 5k, the Dufftown 5 mile, and the Speyside Windfarm Challenge Half Marathon. Participants have the option to enter individual races or the entire series.

Course Details

The race starts at Archiestown Village Square and concludes at Cardhu Distillery. The route begins with a gradual incline for approximately one mile on wide land management firetracks within Elchies woods. The terrain becomes more undulating, offering views of Ben Rinnes and the Little and Meikle Conval hills. At approximately four miles, the path narrows and may be muddy.

Runners will descend a fast section of the Mannoch Road, which includes views of the Speyside skyline and the Cairngorms. The course involves a crossing of the B9102 assisted by marshals, as there are no road closures. The final section passes the Cardhu reservoir before reaching the finish line. Water stations are located at the halfway point and the finish line.

Facilities and Logistics

Registration takes place at Archiestown Village Hall, where toilet and changing facilities are available. Additional toilets are located at the Cardhu Distillery visitor center. A shuttle bus service operates between the start and finish lines to assist with car placement, as parking is limited at both ends. Parking is available in Archiestown village and within the Cardhu Distillery grounds.

The race features the following categories:

• 10 km trail run

All entrants receive a finishers momento. Prize giving occurs for the 1st and 2nd Male and Female runners, as well as winners in age categories from V40 to V70. Professional first aid and a sweeper runner are present on the course for participant safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.