Acorn Duncan Macfarlane Race
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ACORN Duncan Macfarlane Race "The Dunky"
The event on 25 October 2026 is a commemorative trail race held in Mugdock Country Park that honours Duncan Macfarlane, a noted runner who ran with Victoria Park AC and was part of the only non-English team to win the English Cross Country Championship in 1952. The race marks its fifth outing.
The course is a two-lap trail route totalling 7.5 km and passes notable park features including two castles, a loch and a World War II anti-aircraft emplacement. The route circles the water's edge and, weather permitting, offers views across the Greater Glasgow area.
Charitable contributions are integral to the event. Entries include a donation to the Woodland Trust and a donation to the Chris Smith Memorial Fund, with an option for entrants to add to that donation during entry. Part of the per-entrant fee is paid to East Dunbartonshire Council for park upkeep.
Event provisions include:
- 7.5 km two-lap trail in Mugdock Country Park
Additional details: exclusive overflow carpark access for the first 70 cars, a fully waymarked and marshalled route, qualified first aid cover, finish-line refreshments and a snack, and event-specific buffs and t-shirts available at extra cost. Prizes are awarded by gender for 1st–3rd overall and 1st in V40, V50, V60, V70 age categories; monetary voucher prizes are £35, £25 and £15 for the top three. Results are published on the Acorn Trails website. Total places: 120. Price tiers start at £14 for early places then £17. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
