Shale Trail Run
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Shale Trail Races 26
The Shale Trail Races take place on 6 December 2026 along the West Lothian Shale Trail between Winchburgh and West Calder via Broxburn and the Almond Valley area. The event is point to point and organised by Lothian Running Club. Dogs and pushchairs are not allowed on any race.
Distances offered:
- 50 km Race, GPS tracked, 8 hour cut off.
- 25 km Race from West Calder to Winchburgh.
- 9 km Race from West Calder to Livingston Civic Centre.
- Relay 9 km, 6 km, 10 km legs to complete the full route.
Age limits apply: 50 km 20 years and over, 25 km 17 years and over, 9 km and relay 15 years and over. The course is waymarked with checkpoints and water stations roughly every 8 km at locations including Cawburn Road, Livingston Civic Centre and West Calder Medical Centre. A drop bag service is offered to the mid route checkpoint for the 50 km. Baggage transport is provided for the 25 km and 9 km races; there are no baggage facilities for the relay.
All finishers receive a medal and races are chip timed. Trophies are awarded in a range of gender and veteran categories. A GPX route is available and on-course marshals and a tail runner will be present. Runners must carry compulsory equipment for likely cold or wet conditions including a head covering, waterproof jacket, space blanket or similar, mobile phone, food and drink. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
