Alford Bull Running Festival

The Alford Bull Running Festival, supported by Gary Moyse at RE/MAX Scotland, has evolved from its roots as the Mini Bull Run into an all-encompassing day of races for participants of every age. This beloved festival not only celebrates running but also supports local athletes by donating profits to fund permanent floodlighting at the Grampian Transport Museum. The initiative aims to enhance safety and encourage more year-round participation.
The event is made possible through the generous support of community partners, with special recognition going to Gary Moyse from RE/MAX Scotland for his contributions both as a supporter and an active member of Alford Bull Running Club. His involvement underscores the importance of local engagement in fostering successful events like this one.
### Mini Bull Run
The festival features age-graded fun runs ranging from 300 meters up to 1.2 kilometers, designed specifically for preschoolers through 12-year-olds. There's also a relay run where teams consisting of an adult and a child aged twelve or under compete on a loop course measuring 600 meters.
### Trail Race
For older runners, the festival offers a mixed-terrain 5km trail race starting at Haughton House in Alford. The route includes park trails and quiet country roads with uneven surfaces that may include tree roots. This challenging yet scenic run is fully signposted and supported by marshals along its entire length.
### Road Race
Competitors aged sixteen or above can take part in the official 10km road race, which starts at Haughton House and finishes at Flower Meadow within Haughton Park. The course is certified for accuracy and features quiet country roads throughout. Marshals will be present to provide directions and water stations are set up along the route.
### Race Timetable
- Registration: Opens at 08:15 AM (Haughton House)
- Warm-up Activities:
- 9:10 AM for the 5km Trail Race
- 9:55 AM for the 10km Road Race
- Races Start:
- The 5km Trail Race at 9:15 AM
- The 10km Road Race follows at 10:00 AM
- Award Ceremony: At 11:30 AM, immediately followed by the Mini Bull Run and Relay events starting at 11:45 AM.
### Entry Fees & Registration Details
Participants can register online only through entrycentral.com/alfordbullrunningfestival. The deadline for registration is Wednesday, August 22nd, 2026, at 23:59 PM with no on-the-day entries accepted and no refunds available after this date.
- Mini Runs & Relay: £5 per person or £5 per team
- Trail Race (5km): £16
- Road Race (10km): £22
The entry fees include a medal for each participant, along with goody bags that are distributed to children in relay teams.
### Facilities & Logistics
Parking is available at Haughton Park and Alford Village car parks. Toilets can be found at both Haughton Park locations but there will not be any facilities on the course itself. Refreshments such as home-baked treats and drinks are provided from 09:15 AM onwards for those registered.
### Health & Safety
Participants should note that trail routes may have uneven surfaces, so extra caution is advised during these sections of the race. All courses will be fully signposted with marshals present to ensure clear direction at all times. For safety reasons, no dogs are allowed on any course throughout the event.
The Alford Bull Running Festival promises a day filled with excitement and community spirit for runners of all ages and abilities.