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Saltire Trail Races

Name: Saltire Trail Races
Start: 2026-05-09
End: 2026-05-09
Location: North Berwick

North Berwick, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026

Event overview

The Saltire Trail Races take place in Athelstaneford, East Lothian, on Saturday 9 May 2026. All routes are on Kilduff Farm, a private estate, and feature a mix of trail, tarmac and field boundary with no road crossings. All proceeds go to Athelstaneford Primary School Parent Council (Charity No: SC044133). The event status is open and the closing date for entries is 02 May 2026.

Race details

Distances offered:

10 km - Price £15; 100 places
5 km - Price £10; 60 places
2 km - Price £5; 80 places

All ages are welcome. Finishers receive a medal. Winners prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female finishers. A £100 cash prize is offered to the first male and first female finishers in the 5 km and 10 km races. During and after the races there will be BBQ, drinks, cakes, games and other activities as part of the Athelstaneford village summer fair. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland North Berwick

Race information

Registration Facebook

10 km

Saltire 10k

5 km

Saltire 5k

Saltire 2k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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