"Everything you need to transform yourself for the Banchory Beast Race."

Transform Yourself

Our 6-week programme helps you transform your mind and body so you can cross the finish line of the Banchory Beast Race with a massive sense of acheivement.

Get fit, get ready, overcome a challenge and don't look back.

Do it together.

Hard things become easier when you do them together.

Take on the Beast Race with guidance and support. With peers and with laughter.

Here at AKR Fitness, we’re Beast Race veterans of sorts. 2023 will be our seventh consecutive event and we’ve had all sorts of shapes and sizes join #TeamAKR for the fun (yes, fun!) over the years.

Your 6-week Programme Includes

Small Group PT

Get strong with two personal training sessions p/week tailored to your level by a coach.

Gym Classes

Get ready with unlimited access to our classes including special "Beast Ready" sessions.

Run Club

Get fit with our twice a week run club so you can build up your running capacity. 

Support

Get support with the little details - like nutrition - so you can feel great and enjoy it.  

What Is "Beast Ready"?

Beast Ready is a 6-week programme from AKR Fitness (in Aberdeen) to help you prepare for the Banchory Beast Race.

It starts on Monday 14th August 2023 and culminates in the Beast Race on Saturday 23rd September.

Why do the "beast Ready" Programme?

AKR Fitness could be considered "veterans" to the Beast Race having completed it with a team 6-years in a row (with the exception of Covid). 

We've designed a specific 6-week running and full-body training programme to help you take on the Beast Race, whether it's your first time or you're an experienced runner we can help you feel fitter, stronger, and more confident to take on the Beast.

Key Info & Dates

Register by: Thursday 10th August 2023

OnBoarding : Saturday 12th August, 1015 @AKR Fitness

Programme Begins: Monday 14th August, 2023 

The Beast Race: Saturday 23rd September, 2023

OnBoarding Session

Saturday 12th August, 1015-1115 @AKR Fitness in Aberdeen

Small Group PT

Two sessions p/week @AKR Fitness at a time that suits you best.

Book flexibly via our app.

Sessions at quarter past the hour, every hour, from 0615-1915.

We are located at 18 South College Street, Aberdeen

Run Club

Mondays & Wednesdays, 1930 @Duthie Park.

Fitness Classes

Unlimited access to our class timetable at AKR Fitness. This includes:

Beast Ready sessions on Tuesdays at 1815.

Saturday Super Circuits on Saturdays at 1115.

And several other sessions.

Added Benefits

Meet your peers in an initial onboarding session.

Optional before & after body composition analysis.

Nutrition resources - guidebooks, meal plan, macro calculator & more.

Your Investment

The cost of the 6-week Beast Ready programme is £299.

Registration closes on Thursday 10th August at 8pm.

NOTE: Beast Race ticket not included.

The Beast Race Event is currently sold out so you must already have a ticket.

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