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South Scotland Outdoor Festival

Thornhill, United Kingdom • 26-28 Jun 2026

Event Overview

The South Scotland Outdoor Festival is a multi-day event scheduled for 26–28 June 2026. It takes place on the grounds of Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries and Galloway.

Program and Activities

The event features a variety of outdoor sport and wellness activities. The sporting program includes trail runs of 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon under the "Run Drumlanrig" series. It also offers cycling events: a 50 km and a 100 km gravel ride under the "Grinduro" name, a shorter "Discover Gravel" ride, and road cycling sportives in "Long" and "Short" formats. A Kids Fun Run is also available.

Beyond the sporting events, the festival includes a wellness zone with wood-fired saunas and sessions for yoga and breathwork. There are guest speakers, adventure film screenings, and evening live music and entertainment on a "Big Stage."

Additional Information

On-site camping is offered as an option. The event takes place in a landscape described as having rolling hills, ancient forests, and a historic estate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Thornhill

Race information

Registration
100 km
Grinduro - Gravel Riding 100km (gralba Round 4)
65 km
Discover South - Sportive (long)
50 km
Grindurito - Gravel Riding 50km
Half Marathon
Run Drumlanrig - Half Marathon
10 km
Run Drumlanrig - 10km
5 km
Run Drumlanrig - 5km
Kids Fun Run
Discover South - Sportive (short)
Discover Gravel
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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