Sat 24 Oct 2026 Aboyne, Aberdeenshire

Illuminator Night Trail Race | 15 Mile

Night Trail Race Events on the stunning Glen Tanar Estate in Aboyne

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  • Sat 24 Oct 2026
Deeside Community Centre & Swimming Pool, Aboyne
15 Mile

18:30

Age 18 & over

£55-£60

  • 15 miles trail running

Event overview

The Illuminator Run is a thrilling night-time trail race held on the stunning Glen Tanar Estate and starts in Aboyne, Scotland. Participants run through forest trails and rugged terrain, guided by head torches and glow markers. People love our legendary Light Zone and the great camaraderie between participants. There are 3 distances to test your mettle: 8km – you can run or walk this distance. 15km – you can run or walk this distance. 15 miles – open to runners only.

This event is part of Illuminator Night Trail Race.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Spectators

Route

  • Check points
  • Cut off time
  • First aid

Location

  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets

What's included

  • Drinks
  • Memento
  • Snacks

How to enter

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
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Other races at event

  • Sat 24 Oct
  • #1 of 3
Deeside Community Centre & Swimming Pool, Aboyne
8K

19:00

Age 14 & over

£40-£45

  • 8 km trail running
  • Sat 24 Oct
  • #2 of 3
Deeside Community Centre & Swimming Pool, Aboyne
15K

18:45

Age 16 & over

£45-£50

  • 15 km trail running
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