Alford Bull Running Festival
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Alford Bull Running Festival
The Alford Bull Running Festival on 23 Aug 2026 is a full day of races held around Haughton House and Haughton Park in Alford. The event developed from the original Mini Bull Run into a programme that includes races for children, families and adult runners. Any profit from the festival will be donated to Alford Bull Running Club to fund permanent floodlighting at the Grampian Transport Museum.
Distances and formats include:
- Mini Bull Runs: five age graded runs, 300 m to 1.2 km, preschool to 12 years
- Relay Run: teams of one adult and one child, 600 m loop
- 5 km Trail Race: mixed terrain, park trails and quiet roads, age 13+
- 10 km Road Race: certified 10 km on quiet country roads, age 16+
Routes start and finish at Haughton House for most races; the 10 km finishes at Flower Meadow, Haughton Park. The trail course uses park trails and quiet country roads and may include uneven ground and tree roots. The 10 km route is officially measured. Races are fully signposted and marshalled; the 10 km course includes water stations.
Entries are online only. Fees listed by the organiser are £5 for mini events and relay, £16 for the 5 km, and £22 for the 10 km. No on the day entries and no refunds. Parking is available at Haughton Park and Alford Village car parks. Toilets are at the Haughton Park car parks. Refreshments and photography opt out are managed at registration. Dogs are not allowed on any course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
