Silver Sands Coastal Trail Race
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About the race
Silver Sands Coastal Trail Race is scheduled for 4 October 2026 at Silver Sands Beach, Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife KY3 0XB. The event is pre-entry only and has a total entry limit of 140 places.
The route is an approximate 4 miles out-and-back on the Fife Coastal Path between Silver Sands and Burntisland. The path is mainly good quality trail with some tarred sections, is fairly flat with a few gentle undulations, and passes through wooded areas and sections with sea views.
All finishers receive a race medal. Prizes are awarded to the first three overall male and female finishers and to first male and female in the Over 40, Over 50, Over 60 and Over 70 categories. Spot prizes are also mentioned.
Race HQ number pickup is at the Beach Ranger’s Office adjacent to the public toilet block at Silver Sands Beach. There are no changing facilities and the cafe toilets are reserved for cafe customers. Free parking during the race is available at the Silver Sands Public Car Park only if entrants provide their vehicle registration number during the sign-up process; otherwise normal parking charges apply. Strictly no parking is allowed in the Beach Front Car Park which is reserved for cafe customers and disabled visitors.
The organiser notes that the course or distance may be altered for severe weather and that events are held under Association of Running Clubs rules. Entry fee is £12. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
