WILD DEER SCOTTISH TRAIL RUNS 2025 - DALKEITH COUNTRY PARK

🏴 Dalkeith Country Park Trail Runs – 2025 🏴

We are delighted to be returning to Dalkeith Country Park in 2025 – a perfect venue for trail running in Scotland, just a few miles from Edinburgh.

✨ NEW for 2025 – Marathon & Ultra distance options!

📍 Event Location

Dalkeith Country Park, Melville Gate Road, Dalkeith, EH22 1RU

Google Maps Location – Click here

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🏁 Distances

🏃 5km – ages 11+

🏃‍♂️ 10km – ages 15+

🏃‍♀️ Half Marathon (2 laps) – ages 15+

🏃 Marathon (4 laps) – recommended 18+

🏃 Ultra 32.5 miles (5 laps) – recommended 18+

🌳 About Dalkeith Country Park

• A privately owned 1,000-acre estate steeped in history
• Just off the Edinburgh Bypass at the top of the A68
• Convenient for Scottish trail runners and those travelling from the North East
• Scenic woodland, trails, and open estate paths

🗺️ Routes

5km – Click here

10km – Click here

Half Marathon – Click here

Marathon (4 Laps) – Click here

Ultra Marathon (5 Laps) – Click here

Courses feature a mix of woodland trails, firm paths, grassy stretches, and rough terrain – suitable for all abilities.

🐶 Canicross Friendly

This event welcomes Canicross runners – one well-controlled dog per runner.

🕤 Start Times

• Ultra, Marathon & Half Marathon – 9:00am
• 10km – 9:30am
• 5km – 9:45am

⏱️ Cut-Off Times

• Ultra Marathon – 8 hours

⏱️ Timing

Live Chip-Timing provided by Timing Up North.

🎖️ The Finish Line

All finishers will receive:

🏅 Medal

🎁 Wild Deer Merchandise

🍫 Energy Bar from VOOM Nutrition

👕 T-Shirt Option

Add a bespoke Event T-Shirt to your entry for just £12 when you sign up.

🅿️ Parking

On-site parking available – £4 all day

✨ A Scottish Trail Adventure!

Whether you take on 5km, 10km, a Half, or push yourself to a Marathon or Ultra, Dalkeith Country Park is a spectacular venue for a memorable day of trail running.