Darkness is upon us, so we’re keeping things simple with all runs starting and ending at O&B in the form of our Wednesday evening social, Friday wake-up runs, and Saturday Service with @thegreenrunclub followed by coffee at @cafecontour.

Head torches or wearable lights of some form encouraged! 🔦 We’ve got plenty @petzl_official in-store if you’re looking to upgrade your lumens… We’ll also have an intro to trail running in the dark later this month but more on that soon.

Excited to be joined by our brand partners at @mounttocoast on Wednesday 4th November where you’ll have the opportunity to try the C1 & H1.

More info throughout the month on our Strava Club and always on hand to answer any questions on our WhatsApp Channel.

Looking forward to running with you!

ABERDEEN, THEY'RE BACK. 💛

The wait is over. Up and Running Events are returning to Duthie Park for not one, but two race days this autumn.

📅 Saturday 7th November

Whether you’re chasing a PB, running your first event or just looking for your next challenge, we’d love to see you on the start line.

🏃 5K & 10K

Entries are now open.

 Secure your place via the button below!

The Clachnaben Hill Race returned for 2026 and was held on Saturday 11th April.

Clachnaben, near Banchory, is a distinctive hill mainly due to the large granite tor at the summit and is visible from many points across Deeside.

The race itself features a total of approximately 690m of ascent and a total distance of 13.6km. It’s a challenging route and has everything you’d want from a classic hill race. 

Sign up is closed. Stay tuned for details on the 2027 race.

We are proud to be retail partners of the Glen Tanar Trail Running Festival as it enters it's second year!

The event takes place on 25th - 26th July and features four races set on the incredible Glen Tanar Estate in Scotland's spectacular Cairngorms National Park in Royal Deeside.

As part of the 4 races, you will run across tracks and trails next to rugged heather moorland through towering Caledonian pine forests and alongside the winding River Tanar.

Race Distances:

• 10km with 76m elevation gain
• 15km with 398m elevation gain
• 25km with 523m elevation gain
• 55km with 1789m elevation gain

Both the 25km and 55km races are UTMB Index Races.

OUT&BACK will be providing prizes for the winners as well as an exclusive discount for race entrants.

Check out our trail-ready collection here.

explorr is a new outdoor endurance festival created to celebrate Scotland’s landscapes, communities and spirit of adventure.

Launching in 2026, explorr brings together gravel cycling, off-road running and a weekend-long festival programme in Banchory, Royal Deeside, on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park. The ambition is simple: to build a flagship outdoor endurance festival for Scotland. A place where racing, culture and community come together over one unforgettable weekend.

The result is something new for Scotland. A three day gathering for runners, riders and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Big days on the trails and gravel roads. Good nights in the festival village. And a community at the heart of it all.

Ahead of the event, we'll be hosting a shake out run on the 10km route - stay tuned for more details!

We'll also be on the ground at the event in August, hope to see you there.

The Green Run Club and Out & Back Store present the third annual 4 Points Race!

An unsanctioned, two-person relay race through the streets of Aberdeen. Fixed points, your way. Checkpoints announced on race night. Open to everyone.

Saturday September 5th
6:00pm — Meet at O&B
6:30pm — Race brief
7:00pm — Race begins

Pizza from @cafecontour, plus drinks and celebrations on The Green post-race. Custom-made trophies for winners.

Not running? Spectators and cheer squads welcome - come watch the madness unfold firsthand.

2026 edition complete.

We are proud to be retail partners of the Illuminator Night Trail Race, an iconic event which takes place on the Glen Tanar Estate, near Aboyne.

The event takes place on 24th October and is a thrilling night-time trail race where participants run through forest trails and rugged terrain, guided by head torches and glow markers.

Race Distances:

• 8km (walk + run)
• 15km (walk + run)
• 15miles (runners only)

OUT&BACK will be providing prizes for the winners as well as an exclusive discount for race entrants.

The Deeside Runner notorious Night Race Series takes place from December to February and consists of bogs, ice, holes to fall down in the dark, very disappointing prizes, and cafes serving well-earned refreshments. What’s not to like?

For two years in a row, OUT&BACK have supported the series, providing race entrants the opportunity to try out head torches as well as providing a prize for the male and female outright winners of the series.

The series kicks off in December and runs through to February. Stay tuned for details on 2026's edition.