Duthie Park 5k/10k - January 2027

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Saturday, January 30, 2027

Choose your distance

10K· €29

Distance

10km

Start Time

10:00

Cutoff

1.5 hours

Terrain

Road

Difficulty

Intermediate

Overview

Up and Running Events brings a 5k and a 10k to Duthie Park in Aberdeen, with both distances setting off together at 10am. The racing takes place on a 2.5k loop around the grounds of the park, a green space beside the River Dee in the Ferryhill area of the city, with kilometre markers and marshals keeping everyone on track. Entries are chip timed and every finisher receives a bespoke medal, post race goodies and free race photographs. The morning continues with a free Toddler Dash at 11:45 and a 2.5k Kids Race at 12:00, so the whole family can take part.

Lapped course around the grounds of Duthie Park
Park setting on the banks of the River Dee
Kilometre markers throughout
Chip timed with a bespoke finisher medal

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Duthie Park, Polmuir Road, Aberdeen AB11 7TH

Finish

Duthie Park, Polmuir Road, Aberdeen AB11 7TH

Terrain

Parkland paths within Duthie Park, a city park on the banks of the River Dee in the Ferryhill area of Aberdeen.

Route

The route is built around a 2.5k loop around the grounds of Duthie Park, with kilometre markers along the way.

Getting There

The park is in the Ferryhill area of Aberdeen, close to the River Dee and within reach of city bus routes and Aberdeen city centre.

Race Day

Registration opens at 9am at Duthie Park. The 5k and 10k both start at 10am, followed by the Toddler Dash at 11:45 and the Kids Race at 12:00.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher medal

Free race photos

Kilometre markers

Bespoke medal

Post race goodies

Chip timingYes, all events are chip timed. Your race chip will be on your race number bib which you receive at the registration desk on race day and which must be secured to your outer garment to ensure the chip works correctly.

Race photosRace Day photos will be available to view on our website after the event. Photos are free for everyone.

Food after the finishPost race goodies are included for finishers.

On the day

Marshals on course

ParkingDuthie Park is on Polmuir Road in Aberdeen, postcode AB11 7TH, in the Ferryhill area on the banks of the River Dee. The organisers provide a directions link to the park entrance via Google Maps.

Public transportThe park is in the Ferryhill area of Aberdeen, close to the River Dee and within reach of city bus routes and Aberdeen city centre.

AccessibilityThe course uses parkland paths within a public city park. Contact the organiser for specific accessibility arrangements.

First aid on courseYes. The event is described as first aided, and the course is marshalled throughout.

Aid stationsHydration stations

Before you enter

RefundsRefunds are handled under the terms of the registration platform used for entry. Check the terms shown at the point of entry.

TransfersUp to 7 days before the event you can transfer to another event or receive the equivalent amount of voucher points onto your profile for use against a future event. Up to three days before an event you can transfer your place to someone else you may know who wishes to take part (email [email protected] ahead of event day). Transfers to another event are not possible within 7 days of the event.

DeferralsThe event page does not publish transfer or deferral terms. Contact Up and Running Events directly, and check the terms shown at the point of entry.

Minimum ageIn accordance with Scottish Athletics guidelines, all 5k runners should be 11 or above, and all 10k runners should be above the age of 15. Children remain the responsibility of their parents/guardian throughout our events.

DogsNo. For safety reasons, dogs are not permitted to run in the event and the course is not canicross friendly.

HeadphonesStandard headphones are not permitted as they can be dangerous. Bone-conduction headphones are allowed as they keep your ears open and ensure you can hear marshals and safety instructions. Any runner wearing non-permitted headphones may be asked to remove them during the event.

Collecting your numberRace bibs are collected at the registration desk on the day of your event. Typically this opens an hour and a half before your race is scheduled to commence. All race-day information is sent out in an email to participants the week of your run.