WILD DEER SCOTTISH FESTIVAL 2026 - DALKEITH COUNTRY PARK
Enter Race🏴 Wild Deer Scottish Festival Trail Runs – Dalkeith Country Park 2026 🏴
Get ready, trail runners! We’re thrilled to return to Dalkeith Country Park in 2026 – a stunning, historic Scottish estate just a stone’s throw from Edinburgh, perfect for trail running adventures of all distances
📍 Event Location
Dalkeith Country Park, Melville Gate Road, Dalkeith, EH22 1RU
Google Maps Location – Click here
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🏁 Distances & Age Groups
- 🏃♂️ Family 1 Mile – ages 3+ (parernts run for free)
- 🏃 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
- Perfect for Scottish trail runners and visitors from the North East
- Scenic woodland, estate trails, and open paths – a runner’s paradise!
🗺️ Routes
Family 1 mile - TBC
5km – Click here
10km – Click here
Half Marathon – Click here
Marathon (4 Laps) – Click here
Ultra Marathon (5 Laps) – Click here
All courses feature a mix of woodland trails, firm paths, grassy stretches, and rugged terrain – suitable for all abilities.
🐶 Canicross Friendly
This event welcomes Canicross runners – one well-controlled dog per runner.
🕤 Start Times
Family 1 mile - 8.55am
Ultra, Marathon & Half Marathon – 9:15am
5km & 10km – 9:45am
Timings are subject to change and will be confirmed in the event information emails leading up to the event.
⏱️ 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’re chasing PBs in the 5km or 10km, tackling a Half or Marathon, or pushing your limits in the Ultra, Dalkeith Country Park offers the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable day of trail running, Scottish scenery, and festival spirit.
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