The Dumfries Half Marathon
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Dumfries Half Marathon
The Dumfries Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, 20 September 2026 in Dumfries, Great Britain. The road race covers 13.1 miles and starts and finishes at Dumfries & Galloway College, Bankend Road. The route is accurately measured and runs from the Dumfries and Galloway Campus past views of Criffel toward Glencaple before returning to the college.
The event is a Scottish Athletics permitted race (Licence ESO14916) and will host the British Masters Championship 2026; athletes who wish to compete in the Masters championship must enter via the separate championship entry process. Under Scottish Athletics rules, entrants must be at least 18 years old on race day.
Race services include chip timing, mile markers, well-marshalled roads, regular water stations, and published results. All finishers receive a medal and a comprehensive goody bag. Facilities listed for participants include ample car parking, toilets, shower and changing rooms, and pre and post-race refreshments. A three hour time limit applies for the course. Event prizes cover overall and age-category positions for men and women and team prizes.
Online entry is limited and closes on 19 September 2026 at 12:00 noon. Entry fee is shown as £25.00 plus administrative fees. Only bone-conducting headphones are permitted under UKA rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
