Tue 16 Jun 2026 Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Guid Nychburris 5K

Dumfries Running Club invites you to run the Guid Nychburris 5K.

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  • Tue 16 Jun 2026
The Crichton Trust, Dumfries
Guid Nychburris 5K

19:00

Age 12 & over

£1-£7

  • 5 km road running

Event overview

This is a recent addition to the club's race portfolio. It is a part of the Dumfries Guid Nychburris celebrations. Run in the grounds of the beautiful Crighton, an 85-acre parkland estate steeped in history and located on the outskirts of Dumfries.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village

Route

  • 2 laps
  • Bone conducting headphones only
  • Circular route
  • Marshals
  • Mostly traffic free
  • Sweeper
  • Toilets
  • Undulating
  • Water stations

Location

  • Cafe
  • Free parking
  • Toilets

What's included

  • Cash prizes
  • Chip timing
  • Medal
  • Vouchers

Sustainability

  • Lift sharing advised

How to enter

  • Age 12 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
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