PIM Running Festival
Set in the stunning grounds of the National Trust for Scotland’s Crathes Castle.
PIM has been title sponsor of the Running Festival at Crathes Castle since 2018. What started as a half marathon has grown into a full festival of running — three races, hundreds of runners, and a passionate community of participants who come back year after year. Below you'll find the story of how we got here, year by year. If you're looking for this year's event, entries for September 2026 are open now. Enter here!
2018 - PIM To The Rescue!
When the long-standing half marathon at Crathes Castle faced cancellation after its main sponsor stepped away, PIM stepped in — and the 2018 event was saved.
2019 - A Festival Is Born
In just two years we have grown from a single half marathon to a three race running event for runners of all ages and abilities.
2020 & 2021 - Lockdown.
Covid-19 meant we couldn't go ahead with the event, so we had to wait.
2022 - We're Back!
The PIM Running Festival returned to Crathes - and so did the runners!
2023 - Going From Strength to Strength
Returning bigger and better following our successful post COVID comeback.
2024 - Time To Grow
The event has never been more popular so it was time to expand each race and welcome more runners to Crathes Castle.
2025 - Sold Out!
With entries capped at 900, the PIM Running Festival sold out for the very first time.
2026 - Bigger than Ever
Last year every place was gone. If you're thinking about entering the PIM Running Festival this September — don't think too long. Entries are open now.