The uniquely popular Ellon road races are organised by The Middleton Trust

The 3K is a fun family event that promotes good health and sportsmanship. It is open to individuals of any size, shape, age and ability looking to run a fast and flat course for fun.

The 5K and 10k attracts runners from all over Scotland and continues to provide fierce competition for the 12 cash prizes on offer in both events

The 5K and 10K races are held under UK Athletics rules under Licence No 13124

Entry fees

10K: £16 for UKA members, £18 for non-UKA runners. All participants must be aged 15 or over on the day of the race.
5K: £11 for UKA members, £13 for non-UKA runners. All participants must be aged 13 or over on the day of the race.

Please note that during the registration process your British Athletics/UKA membership will be checked and if valid the appropriate discount will be applied. Scottish Athletics members can also obtain the discount by entering their membership number into the appropriate field.

3K: £10 for runners 17 and over on race day, £5 for runners under 17.

All 3k participants under 10 must be accompanied by an adult, with no more than ratio of 3 : 1

600m: £4 for runners aged 3 to 6.

Prizes

ALL ENTRANTS THAT FINISH WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.

3K: First male and first female past the post. Also for male and female winners in the following age categories: under 7, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17 and over. In addition, there will be a prize for the quickest runner from each Primary School.

5K: First 3 males and first 3 females past the post. Also for male and female winners in the following age categories: Veteran [40 – 49], Superveteran [50 and over]. Additional prizes may be awarded should the current course records – male and female – be broken.

10K: First 3 males and first 3 females past the post. Also for male and female winners in the following age categories: Veteran [40 – 49], Superveteran [50 and over]. Additional prizes may be awarded should the current course records – male and female – be broken.

Teams

3K race:
[a] Fun team – a maximum of 3 runners per team. Medals will be awarded to the winning overall team and to the winning local team.

[b] Primary School team – teams of 3 (Ellon & District schools only), more than one team per school is allowed.(Example Ellon Primary A and Ellon Primary B) Medals will be awarded to the winning team with a school roll >150 and Medals will be awarded to the winning team with a school roll <150.

[c] Family team – aggregated time of first parent plus first child past the post, immaterial of the number of family members participating. Medals will be awarded to the winning overall team.

5K race:

No team categories for the 5k.

10K race:

Team event – a minimum of 3 runners per team, but if there are more than 3, only the aggregated time of the first 3 will count. Medals will be awarded to the overall winning team and to the winning local team.

Also medals and a Shield will be awarded to the winning Jog Scotland team.

Race Times

The races will start at the times shown

600m - start time 9.45 am 

5K - start time 10.15 am - Prize ceremony 11.15 am

3K - start time 11.00 am - Prize ceremony ASAP after the race 

10K - start time 11.45 am - Prize ceremony in Legion along with refreshments

Location

Ellon Royal British Legion, 70 Station Rd, Ellon AB41 9AY (Google map)

There will be NO entries on race day.

Race numbers and timing chips can be collected from 9am on race day.

This event has a no cancellation / no refund policy.

Photos may be taken at the event and used on our social media, please get in touch if you do not wish your photo to be used.

Information updates can be found on The Middleton Trust's Facebook page.