Festive Handicap

Lothian Running Club Annual Festive Handicap, Beecraigs  – 26th December

Entries open 20th October 2026 via Q-Buster  and close on the 18th Dec.

The Festive Handicap is a free Festive Run with a handicapped Time Trial Start. The handicap event runs over a course of 7 km or 14 km ( 2 laps). The aim is for everyone to finish at 12-noon, first runner starts at around 10.30am.  Places are limited so you will need to pre enter via Q-Buster.

The two Beecraigs Bash races of approximately 1 and 2km respectively start from 11am for the younger runners.

Entry is free but we do collect donations for West Lothian Foodbank on the day.

Please refer to the Q-Buster entry page for the full up to date race information.

Thank to Peter West ( and Family) for establishing and supporting the Festive Handicap up to 2022.  A history of the race was complied for the club’s 25 anniversary year.

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