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Wild Deer Scottish Trail Running Festival

Dalkeith, United Kingdom • 27 Sep 2026

Event overview

WILD DEER SCOTTISH TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL 2026 takes place at Dalkeith Country Park, Melville Gate Road, Dalkeith, EH22 1RU. The venue is a privately owned 1,000-acre estate with woodland trails, firm paths, grassy stretches and rugged terrain. Live chip timing is provided by Timing Up North. The event is canicross friendly - one well-controlled dog per runner is allowed. The Ultra Marathon has an 8 hour cut-off. Entry fees range from about £12 to £35.

Distances and entry

  • Family 1 Mile - ages 3+, parent runs for free
  • 5km - ages 11+
  • 10km - ages 15+
  • Half Marathon (2 laps) - minimum age 17+
  • Marathon (4 laps) - recommended minimum age 18+
  • Ultra (5 laps, ~32.5 miles) - recommended minimum age 18+

Registration opens 8 November 2025 and closes 24 September 2026. Some entries offer a bespoke event T-shirt as an add-on for £12.

Race facilities and services

All finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and an energy bar from VOOM Nutrition. On-site parking is available for £4 all day. Course routes are published for the 5km, 10km, half, marathon and ultra distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Dalkeith

Race information

Registration
Marathon
Marathon Trail Run
Half Marathon
Half Marathon Trail Run
10 km
10km Trail Run
5 km
5km Trail Run
Family 1 Mile
Ultra-Marathon Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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