LOTHIAN RUNNING CLUB – DECHMONT LAW TRAIL RACE
TRAIL RACE INFORMATION 2026
Sunday 14 June 2026
The Dechmont 10k Trail Race will incorporate the inaugural Scottish Athletics East District Trail Championships. To be eligible for the championships, runners must be a current member of Scottish Athletics on the day of the race & ideally should be a member at time of entry. You must also fit one or more of the following criteria: reside OR compete for a club OR born in the East District. This criteria will be checked ahead of the race.
Minimum age for 10Km entry is 17 years on date of race.
Minimum age for 6.5Km entry is 16 years on date of race.
Minimum age for Junior 2.5Km entry is 9 years on date of race.
Dechmont Trail Race
The event takes place in Dechmont Law Park in Livingston, famous for the Robert Taylor Incident back in 1979!
Lothian Running Club is delighted to offer you the opportunity to take part in this year’s Dechmont Trail Race Festival on the morning of Sunday 14 June.
Whether you’re a seasoned trail racer, or a newbie, there’s something for everyone:
- 10K Adult Race: The classic challenge for those who love to push their limits.
- 6.5K Adult Race: A shorter distance, ideal for trail racing beginners or those who prefer a shorter distance.
- 2.5K Junior Race: Perfect for our young, energetic runners.
And the best part? Every finisher receives a medal – a tangible reminder of their accomplishment and hard work plus the promise of our famous home baking buffet!
The event will be licenced by Scottish Athletics and will be held under UKA rules. Copies of the UKA rulebook can be found here.
The course follows a scenic, undulating woodland trail, mostly on firm paths with some short tarmac sections.
Dechmont Woods
The course is one of many created by Martin Hyman, a founding member of Lothian Running Club. There are other courses throughout Scotland including the Cockleroy Chaser and the World Mountain Running Championships. No one route might claim to be The Martin Hyman Run and Martin’s modesty would have vetoed such a title. So we invite you to enjoy A Martin Hyman Run. The crucial question at the end is is “Did you enjoy it?”
Alien Stone
The course also runs through Dechmont Law Park in Livingston, famous for the Robert Taylor Incident back in 1979! Whilst Robert walked along a forest path up the side of Dechmont Law with his dog, he reported seeing what he described as a “flying dome” hovering above the forest floor in a clearing.
We can’t promise you’ll see a “flying dome” on the day, but you never know – you may well bump into an alien!
FURTHER INFORMATION
You’ll find more information and a link to sign up on Entry Central. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at trail@lothianrunningclub.co.uk.
THANK YOU
Thank you to the Woodlands Trust and West Lothian Council for allowing us to use their land.
