Wednesday Evening Runs
When: Wednesday's at 6.30pm
Where: Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU
We meet indoors at Aberdeen Sports Village near the reception area at 6.15pm. We are ready to start outdoor running at 6:30pm. Every week we offer a range runs catering for all abilities led by our Jog Scotland-qualified Jog Leaders.
Sunday Morning Runs
When: Sunday's at 10am
Where: Duthie Park, Polmuir Road, Aberdeen AB11 7TH
We meet outside the Duthie Park Cafe from 9:50am for a 10am run start time. Every week we offer a range runs catering for all abilities led by our Jog Scotland-qualified Jog Leaders.
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ππ» July! It brings with it new routes and the climax of the Aberdeen Half Marathon training block.
π If you’re looking to join us for the first time or rejoin us after some time away, pop along on Wednesday 1st July at 18:30 at Aberdeen Sports Village. We’ll have some jog leads on hand to guide you into running, whatever your pace or distance!
ππΌβοΈ The Aberdeen Half Marathon is on Saturday 18th July - good luck if you’re running it! If not, feel free to join us in Duthie Park to support the runners. We’re having drinks afterwards from 2pm at Ferryhill House to celebrate. No run on Sunday 19th July - give those feet a day to recover!
π WEDNESDAYS
Aberdeen Sports Village | 18:15 for 18:30 start
5K, 7.5K and 10K routes
π SUNDAYS
Outside Duthie Park Cafe | 09:50 for 10:00 start*
5K routes & Half Marathon training, brunch afterwards
* half marathon training starts earlier - see Spond for details
** no run on Sunday 19th July
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π³οΈππ³οΈβ§οΈ RAINBOW RUN 2026
Come along on Saturday 27th June at 11am to Seaton Park to celebrate Pride with Aberdeen Frontrunners as part of @leapsportsscotland Festival Fortnight. We have a selection of short runs/jogs/walks around the park, and we’ll also be having a picnic and some games in the park too.
If you’ve ever been thinking about coming along to AFR, it’s the perfect event for you. The Rainbow Run is a fun and inclusive event that is open to everyone – all abilities are welcome, distances from 1km-3km for runners and walkers alike.
This is an open and free event and is perfect for bringing friends and family! As it’s a Rainbow Run, runners are encouraged to come dressed as brightly and as bold as they feel comfortable - especially if you’ve snapped up one of our limited edition t-shirts as displayed above. Big thank you to our sponsors @somerville_books and @specsavers
EVENT DETAILS:
We’ll be meeting at Seaton Park from 10:45 am. One of our club jog leads will take you through a warm-up and then explain each of the 6 rainbow routes. You can do one, a couple, or give them all a try! You can swipe to see the 6 different routes.
On each route, there will be a jog lead on hand at all times to support you through it.
We will have a central station with refreshments and music for everyone to catch their breath and socialise. We’ve planned a picnic to follow with some park games too. Some snacks will be provided but please feel free to bring your own too.
Non members and plus ones please sign up via the Eventbrite link - link in bio!
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βοΈ Great weather and great turnout for last nights midweek run! Join us this Saturday 27th June for our annual Rainbow Run event at Seaton Park from 11am, as part of @leapsportsscotland Festival Fortnight
πͺ© We’re also in Cheerz Club on Saturday 27th June from 7pm-11pm, with drag bingo from 8pm with the wonderful @floratubb
π₯ And our Sunday run at the same time and place - from 9:50am at Duthie Park Cafe with brunch afterwards!
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ππΌβοΈ Lovely sunny Wednesday evening for an AFR run! Great to see everyone along
βοΈ Long run this Saturday 20th June - meeting to start at 10:00am at The Coffee Apothecary at 21, The Square, Ellon. The 20km run goes out to Udny and back to Ellon.
π₯ Sunday 5km run as normal, meeting from 09:50 at Duthie Park Cafe. Brunch afterwards!
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ππΌβοΈ AFR Wednesday run!
π₯ Back on Sunday for run and brunch - Duthie Park Cafe, meeting from 09:50 for 5K or the earlier time of 09:15 if you want a 15K run. Brunch afterwards for both groups!
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π» @cheerzabz pub quiz two weeks ago!
π³οΈπ Our next social is on Saturday 27th June from 7pm at Cheerz Club with drag bingo hosted by the fabulous @floratubb. See pinned post, link in bio for tickets etc!
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π First run of June aka Pride Month! Bit of a gloomy one weather wise but great to see everyone who made it along tonight!
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π June calendar is here, plus new weekly Wednesday routes! Catch us every Wednesday and Sunday at our usual locations - plus we have a long run on Saturday 20th June, and our Rainbow Run on Saturday 27th June.
π For any route times and details not listed, please see Spond nearer to time of event.
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π€ΈπΌβοΈ AFR Wednesday! Great to see everyone along for last nights run.
ππΌβοΈ Back again on Sunday morning outside Duthie Park Cafe - for those running 10K, run from 09:35; for those running 5K, run from 10:00. Brunch afterwards in the cafe!
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π³οΈππ³οΈβ§οΈ To celebrate Pride Month, Aberdeen Frontrunners and Aberdeen Taexali are hosting a Cheerz takeover with Drag Bingo.
πͺ© Join @aberdeenfrontrunners, supported by @aberdeentaexali, for a night of Queer fun at @cheerzabz to celebrate Pride.
π€ Doors open at 7:00pm, with Drag Bingo hosted by the fabulous @floratubb from 8pm followed by Queer disco afterwards. The Cheerz Club will then be open to the public from 11pm.
ποΈ This is a free event but pre-booking tickets is essential to help us prepare - please see the Eventbrite link in bio to let us know you’re attending!
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π RAINBOW RUN 2026
Join Aberdeen Frontrunners for our annual Rainbow Run for LEAP Sports Scotland Festival Fortnight.
Come along and run with us at our taster session/rainbow run on Saturday 27th June 2026 from 10:45am and help celebrate LEAP Scotland’s festival fortnight. The Rainbow Run is a fun and inclusive event that is open to everyone – all abilities are welcome, distances from 1km-3km for runners and walkers.
This is an open and free event and is perfect for bringing friends and family! As it’s a Rainbow Run, runners are encouraged to come dressed as brightly and as bold as they feel comfortable.
We’ll be meeting at Seaton Park from 10:45 am. One of our club jog leads will take you through a warm-up and then explain each of the 6 rainbow routes. You can do one, a couple, or give them all a try!
On each route, there will be a jog lead on hand at all times to support you through it.
We will have a central station with refreshments and music for everyone to catch their breath and socialise. We’ve planned a picnic to follow with some park games too. Some snacks will be provided but please feel free to bring your own too.
Non members and plus ones please sign up via the Eventbrite link - link in bio!
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βοΈ Last night’s Wednesday run group
π³ Next run is on Sunday 24th May. If you fancy 8km, meet us for 09:45 outside Duthie Park Cafe. Our usual 5km run starts at 10:00. Brunch afterwards for both groups
β We are pub quizzing tonight (Thursday 21st May) at @cheerzabz - meeting from 20:00. See you there!
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βοΈ Sunday morning run and brunch at Duthie Park. Join us this weekend for a 5K run starting outside the cafe from 09:50 tomorrow morning.
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πΈ This weeks Wednesday run in action
βοΈ We’re back again on Sunday from 09:50 at Duthie Park Cafe for a 5K run and brunch - see you then!
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Medal Monday! Congrats to those yesterday who ran in any of the @rungarioch events from 5K to 10K to Half Marathon!
πΈ Thanks to Tom and Deejay for the additional pics!
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π Some more snaps from Wednesdays run - with our routes this month incorporating plenty of beach views along with Fittie and the harbour and the small incline of Broad Hill.
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πΈ Your Wednesday evening group pic! Great to see everyone along.
ππ» Good luck to those running at @rungarioch this weekend!
π₯ If you’re not racing in Inverurie this weekend, catch us on Sunday morning from 09:50 at Duthie Park for a 5K run and brunch instead!
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π New month, new routes! We also have some half marathon training commencing from week beginning 11th May to get some runners ready for the inaugural @abdnmarathon in July! More details soon.
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π₯Ύ Our walk up Scolty Hill at the weekend. A sunny Saturday morning with beautiful views over Banchory, some delicious white chocolate blondies baked by club president Brodie, and finished off with lunch at Crathes Castle.
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It’s Lesbian Visibility Week! For the past six years, Lesbian Visibility Week has supported the community through an unbelievably tough time, bringing vital attention to the experiences, perspectives and needs of those represented. Their aims remain clear: to build public understanding of LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people’s lives, to increase lesbian visibility and to create a legacy that benefits our community everywhere. This year’s theme is health and wellbeing.
We’re proud to celebrate and support our lesbian members at Aberdeen Frontrunners β€οΈπ§‘π€π©·π
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ππ» Great to see everyone along for tonight’s Wednesday run! Fantastic effort from all.
π₯Ύ We’re in Banchory this weekend for a trail walk up Scolty Hill - Saturday morning, 10am, meet at the Scolty Woodland Car Park if you’d like to join.
π₯ We’re also meeting at Duthie Park Cafe as usual on Sunday morning from 09:50am for a run and brunch!
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π³οΈπ Sunday run with a difference this morning - doing some relay races around Duthie Park!
π Back on Wednesday from 18:15 at Aberdeen Sports Village
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ππΌβοΈ Another Wednesday night run session with AFR!
βοΈ We’re back on Sunday morning from 09:50 at Duthie Park - meet us outside the cafe for a Relay Run Sunday special. We’ll do a group warm up, then slit into groups of 3 for some relay sprints around the park. Afterwards it’ll be brunch in the cafe as normal.
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βοΈ Yesterday mornings Sunday’s run! Join us next Sunday for our annual Relay Race - from 09:50 outside Duthie Park Cafe.
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π Save the date! Here are some upcoming dates for your diary - a mix of AFR socials and race events coming up over the next few months.
π³οΈπ AFR EVENTS
• Relay Run - Sunday 19th April, 09:50, Duthie Park
• Scolty Hill Walk - Saturday 25th April, 10:00, Scolty Woodland Carpark
• Open Forum / Pride Planning - Thursday 14th May, 19:30, Cheerz Bar (Upstairs)
• Cheerz Pub Quiz - Thursday 21st May, 19:45, Cheerz Bar
• AFR Does Pride 2026 - Saturday 27th June, full details TBC but will include AFR’s annual Rainbow Run plus an evening takeover of Cheerz
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RACES
• Run Garioch - Sunday 11th May
• Aberdeen Half Marathon - Saturday 18th July
• GFR OUTrun - Saturday 22nd August
• PIM Running Festival - Saturday 12th September
Find the full details for each event on Spond, and find the links to each race event on our race calendar - link in bio!
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π¨ A cold and windy start to the lighter evening runs!
ππΌβοΈ Back again on Sunday morning from 09:50 at Duthie Park Cafe for 5K run and brunch
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ππ» New month, new routes! Check out where you can catch us this month:
π Every Wednesday evening from 18:15 at Aberdeen Sports Village and every Sunday morning from 09:50 outside Duthie Park Cafe. And on Sunday’s, we brunch afterwards.
π We have a 16km trail run on Saturday 11th April, and our annual Relay Run replaces our usual 5K run on Sunday 19th April.
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π The last Wednesday night run before the clocks go forward this weekend - brighter nights ahead from next week!
βοΈ Sunday morning run and brunch from 09:50 at Duthie Park - see you then!
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Couch to 5K graduation week 2/2
ππ» Amazing to see a fab group of people accomplish their end of programme 5K run this evening. With an extra special thanks to our AFR Jog Leads who helped them along the way
π Don’t forget - join us for Parkrun at Aberdeen Beach this Saturday 21st March. We’ll meet from 09:15 on the grassy area before you cross into the Bridge of Don. Run starts at 09:30 and we’ll be going for brunch after!
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Couch to 5K graduation week 1/2
ππ» Amazing to see a fab group of people accomplish their end of programme 5K run this evening. With an extra special thanks to our AFR Jog Leads who helped them along the way
π Don’t forget - join us for Parkrun at Aberdeen Beach this Saturday 21st March. We’ll meet from 09:15 on the grassy area before you cross into the Bridge of Don. Run starts at 09:30 and we’ll be going for brunch after!
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π This mornings Sunday run & brunch crew
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Back again on Wednesday from 18:15 at Aberdeen Sports Village. This week we’re celebrating the end of our Couch to 5K programme with a group 5K run - see you then!
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ππ» Back, back, back again for your Wednesday night run fun! Excellent effort from all - fabulous to see everyone.
π₯ This weekend - Sunday morning run and brunch. From 09:50 outside Duthie Park Cafe.
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Next Wednesday is Couch to 5K graduation week - group 5K run for all! From 18:15 at Aberdeen Sports Village.
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π Wednesday run club! Great to see so many faces along tonight - won’t be long before we’re back to lighter evening runs.
π³ Join us on Sunday morning from 09:50, outside Duthie Park Cafe - 5K run and brunch!
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ππ» New month, new activities! Check out where you can catch us this month:
π Every Wednesday evening from 18:15 at Aberdeen Sports Village and every Sunday morning from 09:50 outside Duthie Park Cafe. And on Sunday’s, we brunch afterwards. Couch to 5K continues until 21st March this month.
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ππ» Big up to our Wednesday runners this evening! The nights are getting warmer and the lighter nights are quick approaching which is great!
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Check out our race calendar on our website for any upcoming races - link in bio!
π₯ We’re back on Sunday for our usual Sunday morning run - meeting at Duthie Park Cafe from 09:50am. 5K jog plus brunch afterwards. See you then!
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π€οΈ Warmer and sunnier days are on the way! Fantastic Sunday run this morning with this lot!
π We’re back on Wednesday from 18:15 at Aberdeen Sports Village! 5K, 7.5K and 10K runs along with Couch to 5K. The club where every pace finds its place!
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π¦ Great run last night, fantastic to see everyone along for our regular Wednesday night run!
π³ Our February social is on Saturday 21st February - we’ll be bowling at 20:00 at Codona’s. It’s part of the @leapsportsscotland National Tenpin Bowling Competition that occurs every February in celebration of LGBT History Month.
π We’ll also be meeting beforehand to watch the rugby for anyone who would like to join - there’s a table booked at The Wig from 16:00
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π Yesterday morning’s Sunday run crew!
π Out next run is on Wednesday from 18:15 at Aberdeen Sports Village. See you there!
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π³ Our February social is on Saturday 21st February - we’ll be bowling at 20:00 at Codona’s. It’s part of the @leapsportsscotland National Tenpin Bowling Competition that occurs every February in celebration of LGBT History Month.
The bowling needs pre-booked so please let us know no later than 15th of February if you’re planning to come along. Cost of bowling is £17 for 2 games. Please confirm your attendance by transferring as per the details below. Please do this before the end of the day on Sunday 15th to ensure we can get the lanes booked.
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We’ll also be meeting beforehand to watch the rugby for anyone who would like to join - there’s a table booked at The Wig from 4pm.
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π 16km trail run today in Banchory
π³ Back tomorrow for the Sunday morning run, from 09:50 outside Duthie Park Cafe. 5K, Couch to 5K and brunch afterwards!
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ππΌβοΈ Busy Wednesday night run - great to see everyone along! Couch to 5K has reached the halfway point and everyone is smashing it.
π Join us for a 16km run this Saturday morning in Banchory, meeting in Bellfield Car Park for 10:00. See Spond for full details including route!
π₯ Sunday morning run as usual this weekend too - Duthie Park Cafe, meet from 09:50 and brunch afterwards!
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π§οΈ Great to see those who turned up for this mornings Sunday run!
π Back again on Wednesday at Aberdeen Sports Village from 18:15.
π Next weekend we have a 16km run in Banchory on Saturday 14th February from 10:00 - check Spond for full details inc. route!
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ππΌβοΈ Wednesday night runs, meeting at @aberdeensportsvillage
βοΈ Back again on Sunday morning from 09:50, meeting outside Duthie Park Cafe. See you then!
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ππ» New month, new activities! Check out where you can catch us this month:
π Every Wednesday evening from 18:15 at Aberdeen Sports Village and every Sunday morning from 09:50 outside Duthie Park Cafe. And on Sunday’s, we brunch afterwards. Couch to 5K continues every week this month.
π We have one Saturday morning run this month, a trail run on 14th February - look out for more details coming soon on Spond, including the route and meeting point.
π³ We’re going bowling on Saturday 21st February at 20:00 at Codonas as part of @leapsportsscotland annual competition. Let us know on Spond if you’re attending so we can book some lanes in advance. We’ll also be heading for some drinks before and after the games.
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π The most recent Wednesday and Sunday runs!
π If you fancy a longer run, we have a 15K run this Saturday 31st January, meeting at Hazlehead park cafe at 10:00 in the morning.
βοΈ Sunday run, including Couch to 5K group, on Sunday morning from 09:50 outside Duthie Park Cafe. Brunch afterwards!
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π¨ Great turnout tonight, especially running in those winds! Fantastic to see Couch to 5K smashing it too!
π² Coffee and board games at 4 Pillars @4pillarsuk on Regent Quay this Saturday 24th January from 13:00. Do join us!
βοΈ Sunday morning run from 09:50, meeting outside Duthie Park Cafe. We’ll have a 5K run and Couch to 5K group, with brunch to follow!
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πΈ Some snaps from the past week - Sunday morning park run, Saturday trail run, week 1 Couch to 5K group.
π Back on Wednesday at Aberdeen Sports Village from 18:15. It’s not too late to join our Couch to 5K group, we’re just heading into week 2 and our Jog Leads would love to have you with us!
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ππ» Hello! First run of 2026, and first week of Couch to 5K! Great to see so many come along - fabulous to see everyone.
βοΈ We have a 12K trail run around the Bridge of Don area on Saturday 17th January at 10:00 (with coffee afterwards!), starting and finishing at Shelter Coffee Shop, 112 High Street, Old Aberdeen.
π₯ And then a 5K run with Couch to 5K support group on Sunday 18th January from 09:50, meeting at Duthie Park outside the cafe. Brunch afterwards!
βοΈ The snow is gone (π€π») and we’re back to make the rest of January action packed! We’ve got Wednesday evening runs, Sunday morning brunch runs, Couch to 5K starts 14th January, 2x Saturday trail runs, and a Saturday afternoon coffee and board games meet up at 4 Pillars.
ποΈ Dates are on the graphics, for more details on each event please check Spond or send us a DM! The website - link in bio! - also has all the information.
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ππ» We’ll be back next week for our first Wednesday run of the year! Our Couch to 5K 2026 programme will also be kicking off.
π We’ve got the perfect squad of friendly and qualified jog leads to help you make those first steps towards running your first 5K! Our Couch to 5K course covers 10 weeks with 2 sessions per week on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. The cost of enrolment is £7 for the 10 weeks, or you can pay £20 to cover your AFR membership until the end of October. The course starts:
ποΈ Wednesday 14th January 2026
π 18:15 meet, 18:30 start
π Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road
On Sundays we’ll meet from:
ποΈ Sunday 18th January 2026
π 09:50 meet, 10:00 start
π Outside Duthie Park Cafe
Our welcoming, inclusive 10-week programme is perfect for anyone looking to build fitness, gain confidence, and have FUN in a supportive community. Whether you’re completely new to running or looking to restart your journey, AFR will help you every step of the way - no pressure, just progress!
β
Expert-led sessions designed for beginners
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Encouragement from a friendly, inclusive team
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A chance to meet amazing people in a supportive environment
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Celebrate your progress by running your first 5K by spring!
π For more information and registration, see the link in bio!
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π Last weeks Sunday run, and the last run of 2025! Aberdeen currently looks very different with a blanket of snow covering it - we’ll keep you updated on socials as we get closer to Wednesday to let you know if the run is going ahead or not. In the meantime, keep wrapped up warm and safe!
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π All in! It’s a team effort here at Aberdeen Frontrunners and we’ve got the perfect squad of friendly and qualified jog leads to help you make those first steps towards running your first 5K!
Our Couch to 5K course covers 10 weeks with 2 sessions per week on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. The cost of enrolment is £7 for the 10 weeks, or you can pay £20 to cover your AFR membership until the end of October. The course starts:
ποΈ Wednesday 7th January 2026
π 18:15 meet, 18:30 start
π Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road
On Sundays we’ll meet from:
ποΈ Sunday 11th January 2026
π 09:50 meet, 10:00 start
π Outside Duthie Park Cafe
Our welcoming, inclusive 10-week programme is perfect for anyone looking to build fitness, gain confidence, and have FUN in a supportive community. Whether you’re completely new to running or looking to restart your journey, AFR will help you every step of the way - no pressure, just progress!
β
Expert-led sessions designed for beginners
β
Encouragement from a friendly, inclusive team
β
A chance to meet amazing people in a supportive environment
β
Celebrate your progress by running your first 5K by spring!
π For more information and registration, see the link in bio!
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π A very Merry Christmas from all at Aberdeen Frontrunners! Hoping everyone has a fabulous festive period whatever they’re doing - enjoy the festivities as much as you can! Thank you for joining us this past year and making 2025 such a fantastic year.
π Our next run is on Sunday 28th December at 9:50am at Duthie Park.
π And don’t forget Couch to 5K 2026 starts in the New Year - see the pinned post or link in bio for more details.
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π» The last AFR runs before Christmas this weekend!
π Have a good Christmas - and if you fancy a run before New Year, we’re back at Duthie Park next Sunday morning from 09:50!
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π Last Wednesday run of the year! Amazing to see everyone who came along - thanks to everybody who has attended this year.
π³ We’re not over for 2025 yet though - we’re still here on Sunday mornings for the next 2 weeks for a run and brunch from 09:50 outside Duthie Park Cafe. See you there!
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π Are you ready for a new challenge in 2026? Or maybe you’re looking to get back into running after some time off? Our Couch to 5K programme could be perfect for you!
Our Couch to 5K course covers 10 weeks with 2 sessions per week on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. The cost of enrolment is £7 for the 10 weeks, or you can pay £20 to cover your AFR membership until the end of October. The course starts:
ποΈ Wednesday 7th January 2026
π 18:15 meet, 18:30 start
π Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road
On Sundays we’ll meet from:
ποΈ Sunday 11th January 2026
π 09:50 meet, 10:00 start
π Outside Duthie Park Cafe
Our welcoming, inclusive 10-week programme is perfect for anyone looking to build fitness, gain confidence, and have FUN in a supportive community. Whether you’re completely new to running or looking to restart your journey, AFR will help you every step of the way - no pressure, just progress!
β
Expert-led sessions designed for beginners
β
Encouragement from a friendly, inclusive team
β
A chance to meet amazing people in a supportive environment
β
Celebrate your progress by running your first 5K by spring!
π For more information and registration, see the link in bio!
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π» Some snaps from last weeks very wet Santa Run. A 5K run around Maryculter Woods on Saturday morning.
βοΈ Thanks to those who brought along post-run treats, including warm drinks and fresh bakes!
πΈ And thanks to Iain for the photos!
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βοΈ We have one more Wednesday run this year on 17th December, as we’ll take a break for the festive season with no scheduled runs on Wednesday 24th and Wednesday 31st December.
π³ But you can still catch us every Sunday morning for the rest of the year outside Duthie Park Cafe from 9:50am for a 5K run and brunch!
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βοΈ Catch us every Sunday morning outside Duthie Park Cafe for a 5K run followed by brunch. We meet from 9:50am and run from 10:00am.
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π Chasing that runners high on a cool Wednesday evening - thanks to everyone who made it along tonight!
π₯ Back again on Sunday from 09:50 outside Duthie Park Cafe. 5K run and brunch - don’t miss it!
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β¨ Christmas drinks on Saturday night at The Firepit. Thanks to all those who came along - great to see everyone!
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π Know somebody who wants to kick start their new year by achieving a new goal? Our Couch to 5K programme could be the perfect gift!
Our Couch to 5K course covers 10 weeks with 2 sessions per week on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. The cost of enrolment is £7 for the 10 weeks, or you can pay £20 to cover your AFR membership until the end of October. The course starts:
ποΈ Wednesday 7th January 2026
π 18:15 meet, 18:30 start
π Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road
On Sundays we’ll meet from:
ποΈ Sunday 11th January 2026
π 09:50 meet, 10:00 start
π Outside Duthie Park Cafe
Our welcoming, inclusive 10-week programme is perfect for anyone looking to build fitness, gain confidence, and have FUN in a supportive community. Whether you’re completely new to running or looking to restart your journey, AFR will help you every step of the way - no pressure, just progress!
β
Expert-led sessions designed for beginners
β
Encouragement from a friendly, inclusive team
β
A chance to meet amazing people in a supportive environment
β
Celebrate your progress by running your first 5K by spring!
π For more information and registration, see the link in bio!
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Wednesday Red Run in aid of World AIDS Day which was on 1st December earlier this week.
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π Wednesday nights at Aberdeen Sports Village
βοΈ Back again on Sunday morning at Duthie Park - meeting outside the Park Cafe from 9:50am, with brunch after the run.
π AFR Santa Run and Christmas Social - next Saturday, 6th December. Check Spond for full details!
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βοΈ The snow melted enough for the Sunday morning run today. Great to see everyone along, including a visiting face from @edinburghfrontrunners
π Back again on Wednesday from 6:15pm at Aberdeen Sports Village - see you then!
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ππΌβοΈ One from earlier this week
βοΈ Back tomorrow! Sunday morning run with brunch afterwards, meeting from 9:50am outside Duthie Park Cafe
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π Almost at the end of the year already - here are your routes for Wednesdays in November. We also have a group focused on increasing your distance from 5K to 10K, starting Wednesday 12th November!
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ποΈ Attention members new and returning! AFR’s new calendar membership year has started. If you’re an existing member please check your emails for how to renew your club membership for another year. Alternatively, check out the membership page on the website for full information including payment details and membership benefits.
β If you’re looking to join or have any questions, drop us a DM or hit the contact page on the website.
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ππΌ Sunday runs by the River Dee followed by brunch
π Back again on Wednesday from 6:15pm at Aberdeen Sports Village - see you then!
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π 5K run on Bonfire Night. Thanks to those who came along to the run, or the fireworks display on Aberdeen Beach afterwards.
π₯ Next run on Sunday morning from 9:50am at Duthie Park. 5K run, followed by brunch in the cafe afterwards!
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π Perfect weather for an autumn Sunday morning run!
π We’re back on Wednesday 5th November for a 5K run from Aberdeen Sports Village from 6:15pm. After the run we’ll be heading down to Aberdeen beach to watch the fireworks - all welcome to join!
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πΊ Cheerz pub quiz last night - featuring one team coming 2nd place, and one member winning the jackpot playing higher or lower! ππ»
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π» Tonight’s run featuring our annual 5K Ghost Run led by JP, with 3 spooky stories dotted throughout. Big thanks to JP!
π» Join us tomorrow at Cheerz Bar from 7:45pm for our October social, as we take part in their weekly pub quiz. See you then!
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π The last Sunday run of October! With the clocks going back last night the longer, darker nights are well and truly here! Wrap up warmer and don’t forget the hi-vis gear and torches when you join us for our next run on Wednesday evening.
π» We have a Ghost Run 5K and 10K route on offer on Wednesday. Meet us from 6:15pm at Aberdeen Sports Village.
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π Wednesday night run gang assemble!
π³ Back on Sunday from 9:50am outside Duthie Park Cafe - 5K run followed by brunch!
π» Next week’s run includes our annual Ghost Run 5K on Wednesday 29th October. Fancy dress up optional, but encouraged! 6:15pm at Aberdeen Sports Village.
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