EVENTS CALENDAR
Running is better when it’s shared. Our Events Calendar is where you’ll find everything happening with OUT&BACK — from social runs and brand demo nights to race meet-ups, trail adventures and community events across Scotland and beyond.
We work closely with our partners, ambassadors and the wider running community to create opportunities for people to connect, explore new routes and be part of something bigger than the miles themselves. Whether you're new to running, training for your next goal race, or just looking to meet like-minded people, there’s always something happening.
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SPONSORED EVENTS
CLACHNABEN HILL RACE
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.
UP AND RUNNING DUTHIE PARK
Race through one of Scotland’s most beautiful city parks this summer.
Alongside the team at Up and Running Events, join us at Duthie Park for a professionally delivered summer running event designed for runners who want atmosphere, organisation, and performance all in one place.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, sharpening up for marathon season, or simply looking for an unforgettable race-day experience, this is your moment.
GLEN TANAR TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL
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.
ILLUMINATOR NIGHT TRAIL RACE
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.
DEESIDE RUNNERS NIGHT RACE SERIES
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.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Community
Feel free to use O&B as a base for your runs or rides and make use of our purpose-built lockers and hydration station.
Also, The Green Run Club is free to join every Saturday from O&B. New faces always welcome. Find their schedule here.
LATEST NEWS
Cocodona 250: A Once In A Lifetime Endurance Story
What began as an ambitious race plan quickly became something very different.
Cocodona 250 pushed Frankie Ralph far beyond the experience he had prepared for. Early foot problems changed the trajectory of the race almost immediately, turning a fast-moving pursuit into a 104-hour battle of patience, resilience and relentless forward progress across Arizona.
Crewed, paced and documented in real time by the OUT&BACK team, this film captures the full journey from packet pickup to the finish line in Flagstaff - the highs, the lows, the sleep deprivation, the problem-solving and the people who helped hold it all together.
From wood to moor: Back o’ Bennachie trails with Portal + GORE-TEX®
Alongside Portal and GORE-TEX®, the group set out across the Aberdeenshire trails.
Taking in the western side of Bennachie, the route climbed steadily onto the hill, moving from summit to summit before dropping back down to base for a well-earned coffee.
Clachnaben Hill Race by Cosmics Aberdeen
For the second year in a row, Out & Back supported the race with a presence on the day as well as providing a prize for the male and female overall winners of the race.
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