Dumfries Running Club Guid Nychburris 5k

JUN
16
2026
A community 5 km race at The Crichton in Dumfries, held as part of the Guid Nychburris festival with category prizes and junior entries. Registration opens 1 February 2026 and entry fees include standard, unaffiliated and junior rates.
Tue 16 Jun 2026
5 kilometers

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Guid Nychburris 5K : Dumfries Running Club

Dumfries Running Club stages the Guid Nychburris 5K on 16 June 2026 at The Crichton in Dumfries, Great Britain. The race is part of the annual Guid Nychburris festival and welcomes runners of all levels.

The event distance is 5 km. Entry fees are listed as £5 standard, £7 unaffiliated and £2 for juniors; entry payments may include additional booking fees. Registration opens on 1 February 2026.

Registration and number collection take place at The Crichton, Dumfries, DG1 4ZE. Parking is available at the venue and participants are encouraged to car share where possible. This is promoted as a Scottish Athletics Permit Event run under UK Athletics rules and the permit is pending.

Headphones are not allowed unless using bone conducting devices in line with UKA rules. Prizes are awarded to the first, second and third male and female finishers, and there are awards in Senior, Masters, U20 and Junior categories; junior entrants must be at least 12 years old on race day.

Participants are required to declare amateur status in accordance with UKA/SAF rules and accept the organiser liability conditions. Results may be published and personal information may be passed to governing bodies for insurance, licensing or result publication. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km