DRUMLANRIG HALF MARATHON 10K & 5K- 3rd July 2022

NOTE: This event has been postponed and will now take place on 3rd July 2022

Welcome to the first edition of the THE DRUMLANRIG HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K set in the beautiful surroundings of Drumlanrig Castle. This race is set to be one of the most exciting events in Scotland.EVENT DETAILS:

This event will take place on Sunday 3rd July 2022, 10.00am with 3 distances to chose from. The Drumlanrig Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is brand new for 2022 and will take place within the stunning scenery of the extraordinary Drumlanrig Castle and it’s beautiful surroundings. This will be more than just a race, we have a strong belief that participants need to get the maximum value for money so rest assured we will be putting on an Awesome show!

All distances are open to all levels, from beginners to elite athletes. Everyone is welcome to sign up.

Drumlanrig Castle might be tucked away in the heart of beautiful, rural Dumfriesshire, but you can find our event location easily.

Here’s the address and postcode to type into your sat nav: Drumlanrig Castle, Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway, DG3 4AQ.

We’ve been told that for some people their sat nav directions take them to a no-entry sign. If this happens to you, please follow the green signs that bring you back around to the Castle.

BY CAR

Drumlanrig Castle and the Queensberry Estate is situated just off the A76 (Dumfries to Kilmarnock), 17 miles north of Dumfries, and is signposted from the M74 (J14 southbound) and A702 at Abington and Elvanfoot. Just an hour away from Glasgow.

BY BUS

The 246 bus service (Dumfries-Ayr) from Dumfries in the South and Ayr in the North via Cumnock, will drop you at the Estate entrance on the A76 (no service brings you to the Castle itself). The walk from here to the Castle is 1.5 miles through the beautiful Estate grounds.

The X74 bus service will bring you from Glasgow to Cumnock. Then change to the 246 bus service (Ayr – Dumfries) to the Estate entrance for a 1.5 mile walk through the stunning Estate. Alternatively, you could take a local taxi.

The 101 bus service will bring you from Edinburgh to Thornhill, then change to the 246 bus service north to the Estate entrance, or take a taxi.

BY TRAIN

The Visit Scotrail stops at Sanquhar. You would then take the 246 bus service south (Ayr-Dumfries) to the Estate entrance, or take a taxi. Coming from Carlisle, you could take the 246 bus service north (Dumfries-Ayr) from Dumfries Whitesands, or take a taxi.

BY TAXI

There are taxi operators in Thornhill (Thornhill Taxis 07551217733) and Sanquhar (B J Taxis Tel. 01659 58198 and Murphy’s Taxis Tel. 07961977691)‎ who will gladly convey you to the Castle (depending on availability – best to check price and book before you set out).

BY AIR

Easy access is afforded from Prestwick International Airport (A76) and from the International Airports at Glasgow and Edinburgh by hired car.

PLEASE NOTE: OUR RACES SELL OUT QUICKLY! Once we hit capacity, that's it!