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 running festival — three races, hundreds of runners, and a passionate community of participants who return every September.
Below is the story of how the event has evolved since PIM first stepped in to support it. 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 withdrew, PIM stepped in to ensure the 2018 event could still go ahead.
2019 - A Festival Is Born
Adding the 5k opened the event to runners of all ages and abilities and more people than ever got to experience one of the most beautiful race courses in the north-east of Scotland.
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 at Crathes Castle returned after two years of lockdown — and so did the runners, in their hundreds!
2023 - Going From Strength to Strength
Returning bigger and better following its 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 - Don't Miss Out!
If you're thinking about entering the PIM Running Festival this September, don't think too long - entries are open. Sign up now!