Wild Deer Scottish Trail Runs – Dalkeith

Dalkeith, United Kingdom • 27 Sep 2026

Event overview

Wild Deer Events stages the Wild Deer Scottish Trail Runs at Dalkeith Country Park in Dalkeith, EH22 1RU, on 27 September 2026. The event offers multiple race distances across the estate, which covers about 1,000 acres and includes woodland, trails, and open estate paths.

Live chip timing is provided by Timing Up North. The ultra has an 8-hour cut-off. The event is canicross friendly and allows one well-controlled dog per runner. On-site parking is available for £4 per day. An event T-shirt is offered for an additional £12. All finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merchandise, and an energy bar from VOOM Nutrition.

Distances and course

  • 5 km - ages 11+
  • 10 km - ages 15+
  • Half Marathon (13.1 miles, 2 laps) - ages 15+
  • Marathon (26.2 miles, 4 laps) - recommended 18+
  • Ultra (32.5 miles, 5 laps) - recommended 18+

Courses run on a mix of woodland trails, firm paths, grassy stretches, and rough terrain. Route maps are provided for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

33 mi
Ultra Marathon (5 Laps)
26 mi
Marathon (4 Laps)
13 mi
Half Marathon (2 Laps)
10 km
10km Trail Run
5 km
5km Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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