Where
Balgownie Playing Fields
When
Date: 13 March 2026 09:00am - 13 March 2026 15:00pm
The event is open to schools across the North East (from P4-S6) providing a platform for young athletes to showcase their endurance, teamwork and sportsmanship. We hope to see as many of you there as possible!
Registration 9.00am for Primary School Races
| Race | Age Group | Assemble | Race Starts | Distance |
| Race 1 | P4 Boys | 09.50am | 09.55am | 1000m |
| Race 2 | P4 Girls | 09.55am | 10.00am | 1000m |
| Race 3 | P5 Boys | 10.00am | 10.05am | 1800m |
| Race 4 | P5 Girls | 10.14am | 10.19am | 1800m |
| Race 5 | P6 Boys | 10.26am | 10.31am | 1800m |
| Race 6 | P6 Girls | 10.38am | 10.43am | 1800m |
| Race 7 | P7 Boys | 10.50am | 10.55am | 1800m |
| Race 8 | P7 Girls | 11.00am | 11.05am | 1800m |
Registration 11.00am for Secondary School Races
| Race | Age Group | Assemble | Race Starts | Distance |
| Race 9 | S4-S6 Boys | 11.35am | 11.45am | 4000m |
| Race 10 | S4-S6 Girls | 11.55am | 12.05pm | 2800m |
| Race 11 | S1 Boys | 12.15pm | 12.25pm | 2800m |
| Race 12 | S1 Girls | 12.30pm | 12.40pm | 2800m |
| Race 13 | S2 Boys | 12.50pm | 13.00pm | 2800m |
| Race 14 | S2 Girls | 13.05pm | 13.15pm | 2800m |
| Race 15 | S3 Boys | 13.25pm | 13.35pm | 2800m |
| Race 16 | S3 Girls | 13.40pm | 13.50pm | 2800m |
Each school may enter a maximum of 10 runners per race.
Cost to enter: £10 per runner or £75 per school entered.
Payable – Albyn School addressed to Mr J Lamont, Albyn School, 17-23 Queens Road, Aberdeen, AB15 4PB.
How to register: All entries to be submitted through the Scottish Schools website. Unfortunately, no late entries will be accepted. Please note the closing date for entries is Friday 6 February 2026. See you at the starting line!
Please note: Each school must provide a helper/parent who will be willing to officiate on the day in order for the event to run smoothly (no experience needed). If you cannot supply an official then unfortunately your school cannot take part.
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