Acorn Duncan Macfarlane Race

Glasgow, United Kingdom • 26 Oct 2025

ACORN Duncan Macfarlane Race "The Dunky"

The event is staged by Acorn Trails on 26 October 2025 at Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire. The course is a two-lap trail totalling 7.5 km. The route passes two castles, a loch and a World War II anti-aircraft emplacement, circles the water's edge and, weather permitting, offers views across the Greater Glasgow area.

Logistics and prizes

The event was listed with a total of 120 places and its status is closed. Entries included a donation to the Woodland Trust and a per-entrant fee paid to East Dunbartonshire Council for park upkeep. The entry package included access to an overflow carpark for the first 70 cars (organisers encouraged car sharing), a fully waymarked and marshalled route, qualified first aid cover, and finish-line refreshments and a snack. Event-specific buffs, t-shirts and sustainably sourced wooden medals were available at additional cost. Prizes were awarded by gender (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and for first in age categories V40, V50, V60, V70; prizes were Migo Sports vouchers (1st £50, 2nd £25, 3rd £10) and age-category first prizes included entry to a future Acorn Trails event (to be confirmed). Prices varied by entry period, with a service fee of 4% (minimum 50p). Results were published on the Acorn Trails website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 km
7.5km Trail
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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