Vogrie Country Park Trail Running Festival
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Event overview
The Scurry Around Vogrie Country Park Trail Running Festival is scheduled for 18 January 2026 at Vogrie Country Park, Gorebridge. Scurry Events is the organiser. The event includes these distances:
- Half Marathon: two 10.55 km laps, mixed terrain
- 10km: two 5 km laps, mixed terrain
- 5km: one 5 km lap, mixed terrain
- 1.6km fun run: woodland paths, mixed terrain
Entries are open with a closing date of 16 January 2026. Race numbers are issued at registration. All Half, 10km and 5km competitors receive a race memento and medal; all fun run children receive a participant medal and memento.
Course, facilities and rules
Courses run on clearly marked and marshalled countryside estate paths, woodlands and the Tyne Valley. The Half Marathon route uses two laps that pass through and around Pathhead and Ford and follows the first 5 km within the park. All race starts and finishes are set in front of the Victorian baronial manor house. Surfaces include tarmac, grass, mud and woodland tracks.
Facilities include public toilets, the Tree Top cafe with hot and cold drinks, and a post-race drink and snacks provided by Active Root. First aid is available at the start and finish areas. Safety rules include no earphones, no dogs (not suitable for canicross), and the trail courses are not suitable for pushchairs. Children under 10 in the fun run must be accompanied by an adult. Parking uses a barrier with a £3 exit fee. Cancellation and refund policies allow automatic transfer if rescheduled for extreme weather; limited refunds apply in specified timeframes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
