Palacerigg Trail 10k
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Palacerigg Trail 10k : Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld, 07 June 2026
Palacerigg Trail 10k is an annual trail run around Palacerigg Country Park, running in its third year in 2026. The event raises funds for Freedom City Foundation, a local charity that provides a foodbank and tailored support services for people in the Cumbernauld area.
The route is an undulating trail through Palacerigg Country Park, Forrest Wood and Glencryan, with a mix of single track and forest paths. Trail shoes are advised, and participants are warned that footwear may get muddy. The advertised distance is approximately 10k. There is no time limit and friendly tail walkers will support the field.
Entry details note that pre-entry is preferred, and race numbers are not posted in advance but will be available for collection on the day at the Palacerigg Visitor Centre. Age restriction is 16 or over on the day. The standard entry cost is £18 and includes a shuttle bus from Greenfaulds Station and a goodie bag with a one of a kind memento. A discounted rate of £16 applies until 31 May 2026 for members of Scottish Athletics, English Athletics or Welsh Athletics and a £2 discount is available for SA members. Limited edition T shirts and hoodies can be preordered by 3 May.
On site facilities include toilets and unsupervised bag storage at the Golf Club Cafe. Car parking at the park is limited and organisers encourage car sharing and use of the shuttle bus. Qualified first aiders will be on site and participants are asked to notify organisers if they need to retire. The event holds a Scottish Athletics licence ES014673. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
