Event Description
The Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation will host this year's 3rd annual Highland Games Trail Run at Highlander Park, Dunedin, FL on April 1, 2017.
The Trail Run is the opening event of the 51st Annual Dunedin Highland Games & Festival. This annual event includes competitions in bagpipes, Scottish drumming, Highland dance, and Athletics. It is a day full of entertainment with Celtic bands, Kids Games, Sheep herding demonstrations, shopping at the many Celtic vendors, plenty of food vendors, and cold beer! Plan to spend the day with complimentary admission after the Trail Run. Dunedin Highland Games gates open from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, and you can use your wristband to come and go (re-enter).
Please join us on a 3.1 mile Scottish trail run through Dunedin. Kilts and Scottish garb are HIGHLY encouraged!
Event details and schedule
ENTRY FEES
Registration:
$25 until Feb 28 - Early Registration
$30 Mar 1 - 28
$35 March 30 - April 1st in person at packet pick up or on race day
YOUR RACE REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
• Admission into the Dunedin Highland Games ($18 value)
• Race T-shirt
• Beer/Drink ticket at the Highland Games
Shirts are only guaranteed for pre-registered racers.
Walk-up registrants are not guaranteed a race shirt!
PACKET PICK UP
This year, Packet Pick-Up will be held on Friday, March 31, 6:00PM- 8:00PM, at Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation building located at 1134 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698
You can also do Pick Up on Race Day starting at 7:30am
RACE DAY
Registration and Packet Pick Up will open at: 7:30AM
RACE BEGINS PROMPTLY at 9:00am
Course Map: See Map Image Below
Race Start/Finish: The Run Start is in the field on the west side of Highlander Park and quickly enters Dunedin Hammock Park, affectionately call "The Hammock"; a mixed hardwood forest filled with more than 300 native species of trees, shrubs, ferns and wild flowers. With the exception of a slight uphill grade at the end of the first mile, followed by approximately 50 yards of Florida's sugar sand, the course is relatively flat. Towards the end of the second mile the course encounters approximately 100 yards of boardwalk where passing may be challenging. Most all other parts of the run are canopied which brings comfort to Florida's climate. The race length is approximately 3.1 miles.
Race Parking: Parking for the race is at Ed Eckert Dr, just west of Fire Station 61, 901 Michigan Ave. It is shown on the Race Course Map.
Results: Results will be available on site after the race and posted here under the Event heading above later in the day.
Beneficiary: The Trail Run is sponsored by the Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation, a non-profit 501c3 organization. Proceeds help support Dunedin’s many music and dance programs, keeping our Scottish heritage alive. Thank you for your support!
Awards:
Awards will be given for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female winners.
REFUND POLICY
There are no refunds, transfers or credits for this race. This event will be held rain or shine.
