Nuts Christmas Trail Race

Markinch, United Kingdom • 7 Dec 2025

Event details

The Nuts Christmas Trail Race takes place on 7 December 2025 in Balbirnie Park, Markinch, Fife. Entry is pre-entry only with a fee of £11.00. The event has a maximum of 140 places. The organiser is Nuts Trail Races. Results and event updates will be posted on the event's Facebook page.

Course, facilities and rules

The race distance is between 4 and 5 miles, run on paths and trails through the woodlands of Balbirnie Park. The route includes mud, water crossings and small undulations. Race HQ is at 252 Memorial Hall, Betson Street, Markinch, where number pick-up, toilets, bag storage and limited changing facilities are provided. There is strictly no parking within Balbirnie Park; car parking is available just south of the hall at the primary school and in surrounding streets.

All finishers receive a bespoke race memento. Prizes are awarded to the first three overall male and female finishers and to first male and female in age categories Over 40, Over 50, Over 60 and Over 70. Spot prizes are planned. Transfers of entry between runners are allowed free of charge up to seven days before the race; refunds and deferrals are not offered. The organisers may alter the route or reschedule the race for weather or forestry work. Events are permitted and insured under Association of Running Clubs (ARC) rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 mi
4-5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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