Thursday, January 21, 2027
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The Dess Woods Night Race is a trail run held in the dark through the forests around Deeside Activity Park near Aboyne. Runners tackle a steep climb on a fire road before weaving through two anti-clockwise loops on forest paths. The day closes with a very fast descent, and the activity park hosts registration and prize giving. The event is part of a night race series and runners should expect a cold winter evening on muddy forest tracks.
Steep climb on a fire road at the start
Two anti-clockwise loops through forest paths
Very fast descent to the finish
Prize giving at Deeside Activity Park
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Deeside Activity Park, Dess, Aboyne (AB34 5BN)
Deeside Activity Park, Dess, Aboyne (AB34 5BN)
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What to bring
Good headtorch
Full body cover
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Compass
What you get
Sponsor prizes for the male and female outright series winners
Pre-registration is free, with payment made when collecting race numbers
On the day
Food vendors
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Other questions
Yes. Runners are required to carry a map and a compass. The course is marked with reflective flags, but you should still carry navigation equipment as a safety measure.
The course is 6.5 km with around 300 m of climb. It starts with a steep climb on a fire road, then runs two anti-clockwise loops on forest paths, and finishes with a very fast descent.
A cafe at Deeside Activity Park serves teas, coffees, cakes and soup. Cash is advised, so bring some money with you.
Last entry is 7.15pm.
Aboyne, United Kingdom
Thursday, January 21, 2027
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