WILD DEER SCOTTISH TRAIL RUNS 2026 - DALKEITH COUNTRY PARK
🏴 Dalkeith Country Park Trail Runs – 2026 🏴
We are delighted to be returning to Dalkeith Country Park in 2026 – a perfect venue for trail running in Scotland, just a few miles from Edinburgh.
📍 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
5km & 10km – 9:30am
⏱️ 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.
Start time: 9:30am
Distance: 5km
Price: £19.00 + fee
Remaining places: 300
Start time: 9:30am
Distance: 10km
Price: £24.00 + fee
Remaining places: 300
Start time: 9:00am
Distance: 13.10m
Price: £27.00 + fee
Remaining places: 300
Start time: 9:00am
Distance: 26.20m
Price: £30.00 + fee
Remaining places: 100
Start time: 9:00am
Distance: 32.50m
Price: £33.00 + fee
Remaining places: 100
Start time: 9:30am
Distance: 5km
Price: £31.00 + fee
Remaining places: 30
Start time: 9:30am
Distance: 10km
Price: £36.00 + fee
Remaining places: 20
Start time: 9:00am
Distance: 13.10m
Price: £39.00 + fee
Remaining places: 20
Start time: 9:00am
Distance: 26.20m
Price: £42.00 + fee
Remaining places: 20
Start time: 9:00am
Distance: 32.50m
Price: £45.00 + fee
Remaining places: 10
Race Calendar
Race Calendar