ACORN Castlemilk Trail Race - Giffnock

Giffnock, United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026

ACORN Castlemilk Trail Race

The event is scheduled for 19 April 2026 with start and finish adjacent to Linn Park Golf Club, Simshill Road, G44 5EP. The route runs on woodland trails within and around Linn Park.

Distances

  • Just over 10 km long course
  • About 6 km short course

The course uses natural trails with sections of mud, tree roots and occasional fallen logs. It is not an obstacle race and is not uniformly flat; there are both uphill and downhill sections, plus technical and faster stretches. The route is fully waymarked and there is a water station on route. Volunteers provide marshal cover and there are snacks and water at the finish. First aid cover is available if required.

The event includes a Glasgow City Council environmental levy and a donation to the Friends of Linn Park. A green Acorn Trails t-shirt is available to purchase during the sign-up process. The organiser has provided pricing details. The service fee for sign-up is 4 percent with a minimum charge of 50 p.

Closing date for entries is 13 April 2026. Capacity is listed as 150; currently available places are not specified and the event status is open. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
Long Course
6 km
Short Course
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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