Wild Deer Scottish Trail Running Festival – Dalkeith Country Park 2026 

Get ready, trail runners! We’re thrilled to return to Dalkeith Country Park in 2026 – a stunning, historic Scottish estate just a stone’s throw from Edinburgh, perfect for trail running adventures of all distances

Event Location

Dalkeith Country Park, Melville Gate Road, Dalkeith, EH22 1RU

Google Maps Location – Click here

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Distances & Age Groups

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

About Dalkeith Country Park

• A privately owned 1,000-acre estate steeped in history
• Just off the Edinburgh Bypass at the top of the A68
• Perfect for Scottish trail runners and visitors from the North East
• Scenic woodland, estate trails, and open paths – a runner’s paradise!

Routes

Family 1 mile - TBC

5km – Click here

10km – Click here

Half Marathon – Click here

Marathon (4 Laps) – Click here

Ultra Marathon (5 Laps) – Click here

All courses feature a mix of woodland trails, firm paths, grassy stretches, and rugged terrain – suitable for all abilities.

Canicross Friendly

This event welcomes Canicross runners – one well-controlled dog per runner.

Start Times

Family 1 mile - 8.55am

Ultra, Marathon & Half Marathon – 9:15am

5km & 10km – 9:45am

Timings are subject to change and will be confirmed in the event information emails leading up to the event.

Cut-Off Times

• Ultra Marathon – 8 hours

Timing

Live Chip-Timing provided by Timing Up North.

The Finish Line

All finishers will receive:

Medal

Wild Deer Merchandise

Energy Bar from VOOM Nutrition

T-Shirt Option

Add a bespoke Event T-Shirt to your entry for just £12 when you sign up.

Parking

On-site parking available – £4 all day

A Scottish Trail Adventure!

Whether you’re chasing PBs in the 5km or 10km, tackling a Half or Marathon, or pushing your limits in the Ultra, Dalkeith Country Park offers the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable day of trail running, Scottish scenery, and