Within Braemar and nearby are a number of running events throughout the year which will appeal to hill runners, trail runners and those wanting a fun experience:-
Run Balmoral (late April) A host of races and distances for all ages in the iconic surroundings of Balmoral Castle and grounds including 5km, 10km, 15 mile trail race and children’s distances. www.runbalmoral.com- Deeside Duathlon (early May). Starting in Braemar and finishing in Aberdeen. A bike/run/bike taking in the scenery of Royal Deeside www.entrycentral.com/Royal_Deeside_Duathlon_Triathlon
- Cairngorm Ultra (early June). Details to follow
- Lairig Ghru (late June) Classic 28 mile run on road, tracks and trails through the Lairig Ghru to Aviemore. www.deesiderunners.com
- Mike Grant Memorial Races (mid July) Children’s races organised as part of the Braemar Junior Games www.braemarjuniorgames.com/
Creag Choinnich Hill Race (Weds evening closest to the longest day in June) A short hill race, but packed with history. This is the oldest recorded hill race dating back to 1068 when King Canmore would use the race to select messengers! www.entrycentral.com/creag-choinnich- Glenshee9 Hill Race Saturday 7th August 2021. British and Scottish championship race. The route takes in 9 Munro’s around Glenshee ski area. http://braemarscotland.co.uk/glenshee9
- Morrone Hill race (early Sept) A race to the cairns on Morrone during the Braemar Gathering. The highlight is the return into the Games arena in front of a cheering crowd of more than 10,000
Braemarathon (mid September) Half marathon from the village to the Linn o’ Dee and back on road. www.eventfull.biz- Morvern Hill race (late Sept) Hill race near Ballater www.deesiderunners.com
- Grampian Mountain Challenge (mid Nov) Run GMC Two day mountain marathon held every other year in Upper Deeside
