Wild Deer Scottish Trail Running Festival

Dalkeith, United Kingdom • 27 Sep 2026

Wild Deer Scottish Trail Running Festival 2026

The Wild Deer Scottish Trail Running Festival takes place at Dalkeith Country Park, Melville Gate Road, Dalkeith EH22 1RU. The park is a privately owned 1,000-acre estate near Edinburgh with woodland, estate trails and open paths. Courses mix woodland trails, firm paths, grassy stretches and rugged terrain.

Distances and age groups:

  • Family 1 Mile - ages 3+, parents run for free
  • 5 km - ages 11+
  • 10 km - ages 15+
  • Half Marathon (2 laps) - ages 15+
  • Marathon (4 laps) - recommended 18+
  • Ultra Marathon (5 laps)

The Ultra Marathon has an 8 hour cut-off. Live chip timing is provided by Timing Up North. The event welcomes Canicross runners with one well-controlled dog per runner. All finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and an energy bar from VOOM Nutrition. A bespoke event T-shirt is available for an additional fee. On-site parking is available for £4 all day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

33 mi
Ultra Marathon
26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
Family 1 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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