The Railway Relay 2026
This year’s event is on Sunday the 2nd of August 2026!
The Railway Relay is a team relay running event from Peterhead to Ellon on the Formartine and Buchan Way, the old railway line that is now a traffic-free shared use path.
Enter a team (3-5 people) and complete the ~27 mile distance by sharing the 9 relay legs ranging in distance from 2 to 4 miles each. Set a runner off, drive to the next changeover point, and repeat all the way!
[Note, if you would like a larger team e.g. if you have some less experienced runners and are worried about the distance, please just get in touch via Facebook or email.]
All abilities welcome. Times to complete the distance typically range from under 3 hours to over 5 hours. Starting waves set off every half hour from 10am to Noon so that all teams arrive in Ellon roughly from 2:30pm to 3:30pm where food, drinks and adulation await!
This is a social, fun event where you will have a great time cheering on all participants as you leapfrog down the route bantering with the other teams.
A team entry is £40. Teams will receive a full set of instructions, and be set off and guided by Race Director Steven G. You will receive a free drink at the finish area (alcoholic and soft drinks available) where a party atmosphere awaits, and a finisher’s medal to remember the day. There will also be a BBQ available where you can purchase burgers/snacks.
Check out the website and our Facebook page to learn more about the event, and we hope to see you soon!
Check out some photos of the action!
