Fri 26 - Sun 28 Jun 2026 Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, UK

South Scotland Outdoor Festival

Experience the South Scotland Outdoor Festival at Drumlanrig Castle!

10 races

  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • #1 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill

Discover Gravel - 21K

09:00

All ages

£42-£48

  • 21 km gravel riding + 350 m ascent
  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • #2 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill

Gravel Grindurito - 50K

09:00

Age 16 & over

£84-£92

  • 50 km gravel riding + 1100 m ascent
  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • #3 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill

Gravel Grinduro - 100K

09:00

Age 16 & over

£84-£92

  • 100 km gravel riding + 1500 m ascent
  • Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • #4 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill

Discover South - Sportive (Short)

10:00

Age 18 & over

£50

  • 62 km road cycling + 480 m ascent
  • Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • #5 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill

Discover South - Sportive (Long)

10:00

Age 18 & over

£58

  • 112 km road cycling + 1200 m ascent
  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • #6 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill

Run Drumlanrig - 5K

14:00

Age 18 & over

£34-£42

  • 5 km trail running + 120 m ascent
  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • #7 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill

Run Drumlanrig - Half Marathon

11:00

Age 18 & over

£52-£60

  • 21 km trail running + 350 m ascent
  • Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • #8 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill

Run Drumlanrig - 10K

11:00

Age 15 & over

£42-£50

  • 10 km trail running + 180 m ascent
  • Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • #9 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill

Kids Fun Run

14:00

Age 3 & over

£10-£15

  • 3 km trail running + 20 m ascent
  • Fri 26 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • #10 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill

Festival Village Pass

16:00

All ages

£34

  • 3 days walking

Event overview

Set within the magnificent grounds of Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries & Galloway, the South Scotland Outdoor Festival invites adventurers, families, and nature lovers to immerse themselves in a weekend of outdoor excitement. Explore miles of scenic estate trails through ancient woodland and open countryside, join expert-led walks and rides, try hands-on activities, and discover wellbeing experiences inspired by the landscapes of South Scotland. From high-energy challenges to relaxing nature sessions, the festival offers something for every pace and passionβ€”all in the spectacular setting of one of Scotland’s most iconic historic estates.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Newcomers

Location

  • Entertainment
  • Music

Races at event

  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • #1 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill
Discover Gravel - 21K

09:00

All ages

£42-£48

  • 21 km gravel riding + 350 m ascent
  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • #2 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill
Gravel Grindurito - 50K

09:00

Age 16 & over

£84-£92

  • 50 km gravel riding + 1100 m ascent
  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • #3 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill
Gravel Grinduro - 100K

09:00

Age 16 & over

£84-£92

  • 100 km gravel riding + 1500 m ascent
  • Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • #4 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill
Discover South - Sportive (Short)

10:00

Age 18 & over

£50

  • 62 km road cycling + 480 m ascent
  • Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • #5 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill
Discover South - Sportive (Long)

10:00

Age 18 & over

£58

  • 112 km road cycling + 1200 m ascent
  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • #6 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill
Run Drumlanrig - 5K

14:00

Age 18 & over

£34-£42

  • 5 km trail running + 120 m ascent
  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • #7 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill
Run Drumlanrig - Half Marathon

11:00

Age 18 & over

£52-£60

  • 21 km trail running + 350 m ascent
  • Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • #8 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill
Run Drumlanrig - 10K

11:00

Age 15 & over

£42-£50

  • 10 km trail running + 180 m ascent
  • Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • #9 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill
Kids Fun Run

14:00

Age 3 & over

£10-£15

  • 3 km trail running + 20 m ascent
  • Fri 26 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • #10 of 10
Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill
Festival Village Pass

16:00

All ages

£34

  • 3 days walking

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