The Run Banchory Race Committee are delighted to announce a new half marathon multi-terrain trail event in addition to our 10k event.

Come and join us at our Run Banchory event at King George V Park on Sunday 28th August 2022 in association with SB Fitness. The main events are the existing 10k multi-terrain race and the NEW half marathon multi-terrain event with both predominately taking place in the scenic Scolty/Blackhall forest area. Both race routes will cater for all running abilities but will definitely be known as a good test.

There will also be a 1k run for school pupils between primary 1 and 7 and a 2.5k run for secondary pupils between S1-S4. Both runs will take place in the grounds of the King George V Park and the surrounding area. There will be medals, refreshments and a great community atmosphere!

The 10k and Half Marathon Courses

Both the 10k and Half Marathon routes start on the B974, opposite the first lamp post after the King George V playing field. Runners head south over the River Dee bridge, round the sharp right hand bend and turn right towards Scolty Hill. Runners take the first right to the Scolty Hill car park. At the first fork in the road, runners will bear right and follow the road which becomes a 'forestry track'.

Just before the 10k runners reach the top of their climb ready to return home, the half marathon runners will bear right and follow a forestry track around the Blackhall Forest eventually joining up with the 10k route once again. The forestry track eventually becomes a tarmac surface again, and at the fork runners will bear right onto the same road as the outward run. They will turn left down the steep steps onto the B974. Runners will then turn right through the playing field gates to the finish in the King George V playing field at the football pitch line.

The 10k route

The Half Marathon route