Sat 28 Feb 2026 Ballater, Aberdeenshire, UK

Snow Running

The experience of running in the snow at night in the Scottish Mountains makes snow running a unique event in the UK Hill Running Calendar.

2 races

  • Sat 28 Feb
  • #1 of 2
Glenshee Ski Centre, Ballater

Short Course

17:30

Age 16 & over

£20-£35

  • 6.5 km fell running
  • Sat 28 Feb
  • #2 of 2
Glenshee Ski Centre, Ballater

Long Course

17:30

Age 18 & over

£20-£35

  • 11.5 km fell running

Event overview

Hill running circuit around Glenshee ski station on the compact piste snow, run at sunset and into the winter night. Short (6.5km) and long (11.5km) courses for range of abilities. Designed as a challenging but fun event. You can run it as an opportunity to simply experience the challenge of the snowy hills at night or as a fierce mountain competitor chasing the trophy! Participants must have done sufficient training and have an optimal level of health and physical condition, plus experience of undertaking activities in mountain conditions.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village

Location

  • Mountains

Races at event

  • Sat 28 Feb
  • #1 of 2
Glenshee Ski Centre, Ballater
Short Course

17:30

Age 16 & over

£20-£35

  • 6.5 km fell running
  • Sat 28 Feb
  • #2 of 2
Glenshee Ski Centre, Ballater
Long Course

17:30

Age 18 & over

£20-£35

  • 11.5 km fell running

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