Tom’s Cairn 10K & 5K Trail Races

Finzean, United Kingdom • 14 Sep 2025

Tom’s Cairn 10k & 5k Trail Races take place in Finzean, Deeside, featuring the flagship 10.1 km route that starts and finishes at Birse and Feughside Parish Church and climbs 239 m to Tom’s Cairn, mostly on Finzean Estate trails with some road sections. The 5 km route stays around Finzean Woods on an undulating track, deviates from the longer course, and finishes back at the church. A primary children’s race rounds the fields near the church with prizes and ice cream for finishers. Afterward, home-bakes, hot drinks, pipers on the hill, and live music add to the family atmosphere. Proceeds support Finzean School and Ballogie Nursery. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k Trail Run
5 km
5k Trail Run
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