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Parkrun
Drumlanrig Castle parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Nearby Sunday 2k junior parkrun events for 4 to 14 year olds and their families can be found here.
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United Kingdom
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Scotland
- 5 kilometres
- Drumlanrig Castle
Meeting point: 55.27479, -3.80862. The interactive map loads with JavaScript. Open the same point in OpenStreetMap.
Coordinates 55.27479, -3.80862.
The course
Course description
A course consisting of mostly trails and some paved surfaces. Some sections may become muddy and wet underfoot depending on weather conditions. An undulated course capturing some of the best spots around Drumlanrig Castle. The course is one lap with an out and back section at the end. It has an elevation gain of approximately 187 feet, but with a spectacular last push along the main drive, finishing in front of the castle. Post parkrun, why not treat yourself to a hot drink or something to eat in either the Larchwood Cabin or Castle Tearoom.
Due to the terrain, parts of the course may make it harder for people with buggies & pushchairs - please contact the team in advance for further information.
The course is not suitable for double buggies due to narrow sections.
On the course
The course is 5k long. The course is at Drumlanrig Castle, Thornhill. The course is run on a mix of grass, gravel paths, permanent paths and trail paths. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. Dependent on availability, marshals will be at key sections of the course, or signs will be in place.
Please remember that the parkrun uses shared paths. For the continued success of the event, please give way to other park users. This won't hurt your time, it won't stop you from getting a PB and it will make sure everyone continues to enjoy the event.
Please, wherever possible walk, jog, cycle or use public transport when attending the event. If you do have to drive, please consider car-sharing to reduce our impact on both the environment and other park users. Please also watch out for other park users when arriving and leaving. Parking may be limited so try to arrive early.
Facilities
Toilets, baby changing facilities, café & dog friendly (cabin only). Discounted tickets to playground and gardens for parkrun participants.
More details
Public transport
No direct links to Drumlanrig. The 246 bus route drops off at A76 turn off for Drumlanrig.
On foot
Core path from Thornhill along the River. Path Name - Penpont to Drumlanrig. Path ID - THOR/42/3.
Or, follow the above core path and join the U426N From A702 At Virginhall road leading straight to Drumlanrig.
By road
Follow A76 North or South and follow all signs for Drumlanrig Castle. At the bridge, bear right following the signs for Drumlanrig Castle. Car parking available at the Castle or the Larchwood Cabin.
Private roads will be closed for parkrun at 9.15am, which will also be the last time to access the main car park at the castle.
Coffee
Every week we grab a post-parkrun coffee: the Larchwood Cabin or the Castle Tearoom (seasonal). Please come and join us!
We're friendly
Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at the Larchwood Cabin or the Castle Tearoom (seasonal) - please come and join us!
Course safety
Drumlanrig Castle parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone. We wish to make the event as safe as possible, so participants, spectators and helpers are asked to take care about the following:
- Please be considerate to the park and other park users at all times.
- Children under the age of eleven must be accompanied (within arm's reach) throughout the event by a parent, guardian or appropriate adult of the parent's choice.
- Please arrive by foot, by pedal-power or by public transport if you can - your efforts help to reduce our impact on the park and the planet.
- We invite everyone to consider volunteering at parkrun. Your support helps your parkrun events remain sustainable and free for all in your community, and it’s also a wonderful way to improve your own health and happiness. Please visit the volunteer page for more information.
- Take care near roads and car parks – some vehicles drive very quickly. Please congregate away from the cars and be careful in particular if you have children. If you’re driving to the event, please drive carefully.
- Take care on uneven surfaces – whether on grass or on tarmac. Watch out for cyclists, other participants, pedestrians, children, dogs, wildlife, park animals, vehicles, park maintenance work, falling branches, bollards, posts and other obstacles around the course.
- Please ensure that you are fit enough to walk, jog, run 5k (3.1 miles) with us.
- If you see someone with a serious problem, please stop to help them out and get help as soon as possible.
- If you’re watching, keep clear of participants on the course, and look after any children and dogs you may have with you.
- Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks. Consider protecting yourself by wearing repellent when at parkrun events in grassy or wooded areas. See lymediseaseuk.com for further details.
- You are welcome to take part with one dog by your side, within reach at all times, on a short, handheld, non-extendable lead. The use of waist harnesses is prohibited. Please also see this Support Site entry for further details about parkrunning with dogs.
We hope these tips help to ensure that Drumlanrig Castle parkrun is fun and safe for everyone.
Age grading
All parkrun events use Age Grading to help parkrunners compare results.
parkrun events use Age Grading to help parkrunners see progress and compare results.
For more information, please see our Support page.
Volunteering
All parkrun events are organised by volunteers - email drumlanrigcastle@parkrun.com to help.
Safeguarding
parkrun is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For our full safeguarding processes and policies please see our Safeguarding Hub.
To report a safeguarding concern please email safeguarding@parkrun.com.
Event stats
- 21
- Events
- 1,713
- Finishers
- 2,285
- Finishes
- 116
- Volunteers
- 236
- Personal bests
- 264
- Groups
- 00:32:23
- Average finish time
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Challenges this parkrun helps with
- Alphabeteer Challenge Starts with D
- UK Postcode Areas Postcode area DG
- Periodic Table Matches symbols: Ds
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