Running Events in Dumfries

The Race is a S.A.L. Permit Event, Under U.K. Athletics Rules. staged on the beautiful trails and paths of Mabie Forest, which is situated just 4 miles south of Dumfries, off the A710.

Parking will be available at Mabie Forest, where superb facilities can also be found for Mountain Biking, Forest Walks and Picnics.

Race Entry Limited to 110 Runners

Dumfries Harriers are delighted to stage the Doonhamer 10k which will start and finish in the beautifully refurbished Dock Park, beside the River Nith in Dumfries. The race will trace the pathways alongside the river and cross the river several times using the Buccleuch Street, Suspension and Kirkpatrick MacMillan Bridge.

Take on the UKs most iconic ultra; 69 stunning miles through the historic Hadrians wall country in a continuous fully supported and way marked adventure.

Your journey will take you from Carlisle Castle to the Gateshead Millennium Bridge over a mixed-terrain route that incorporates both on and off-road sections. There are 69 miles to be conquered in just one day. The Wall awaits.

THE ATMOSPHERE IS ELECTRIC, THE SUPPORT IS AMAZING, THE SCENERY IS BEAUTIFUL, THE CAMARADERIE IS AWESOME A TRUE TEST OF YOURSELF!

A flat and fast City Centre started 10km road race utilising some quieter roads to leave the city beofer a looped return.

The event uses a mixture of park paths and quiet country roads which are generally flat or gently undulating. The road surfaces are generally okay. Caution should be taken at all turns, paying attention to marshals wherever necessary. The route is officially measured 10km route using mainly park paths and quiet country roads.

A ten-mile road race run on scenic rural roads. The race starts & finish at the Brewery, Courtesy of Jennings Brewery.

A Multi-terrain race of approximately 5.5 miles with a mix of road, trail and footpath (grass)

This is a multi-terrain race of a little over 3.5 miles, run mainly off road on a Jack and Jill course (up and down a hill). The majority of the surface is grass with some areas of stony track and road.

The route is 10km route using mainly quiet country roads. There will be a water station at 5km and at the finish. The run will finish directly in front of the racecourse grandstand.

This is an officially measured and certified accurate course by the Association of UK Course Measurers