LOTHIAN RUNNING CLUB - DECHMONT LAW TRAIL RACES

10k race, 6.5k race, and junior 2.5k race

The 2.5k starts at 10am, the 10k starts at 10.40am and the 6.5k starts at 11.05am.

Registration opens at 9am

Sunday 14 June 2026

The Dechmont Law 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.

Lothian Running Club (LRC) is delighted to offer you the opportunity to take part in this year’s Dechmont Law Trail Races on the morning of Sunday 14 June 2026. Last year’s event was a sell out and this year is expected to be the same, so grab your spot on the start line!

Whether you're a seasoned trail racer, or a newbie, there's something for everyone:

You can also buy a race-themed buff/neck-warmer during the sign-up process.

• 2.5k Junior Race (start at 10am)
• 10k Adult Race (starts at 10.40am)
• 6.5k Adult Race (starts at 11.05am)

The Dechmont 10km Trail Race will incorporate the inaugural Scottish Athletics East District Trail Championships.

Every finisher receives a medal as a wee keepsake to remind you what you achieved and all the effort you put in; you'll also be rewarded with our epic home baking buffet! We will also have goodies provided by Tunnocks, bananas from Fyffes, savoury snacks provided by Morrisons Carmondean & Tesco Bathgate as well as some fizzy juice & water. Thanks for choosing our races, we really appreciate your support.

THE COURSE

The course follows a scenic, undulating woodland trail, mostly on firm paths with some short tarmac sections. The 2.5k junior race follows a trail loop around the paths around Dechmont Law. The 6.5k race uses the long loop and goes past the Alien Stone to North Wood before returning to Dechmont Law. The 10k race combines a short loop & the long loop and also goes past the Alien Stone on the long loop (same as 6.5k).

We may have to alter the route and distance due to forestry or other essential maintenance work. If the race is cancelled due to severe weather conditions or any other unforeseen circumstances, it’ll be rescheduled to a later date (no refunds). Dogs and pushchairs are not allowed on any race.

The route is well marked, and there’ll be plenty of marshals, as well as a tail runner for all races. In the interests of the safety of both competitors and marshals, there will be a 1 hour 45 min cut off for the 10k.

RACE START POINT & REGISTRATION

All races will start and finish at the same place in Dechmont Law Park, Livingston. Registration will also take place in this area and opens at 9am. The 2.5k starts at 10am, the 10k starts at 10.40am and the 6.5k starts at 11.05am.

LOCATION, TOILETS AND PARKING

The race will start and finish in Dechmont Law Park, Livingston. 

Parking will be available locally at Deans Engineering, Royston Road, Livingston, EH54 8AH as well as on Royston Road itself. We have marshals (wearing blue hi-viz) in place to direct you to part correctly so please listen to them and DO NOT park on double-yellow lines (you will be asked to move!).

It's approximately a 15mins walk from Royston Road - go up the stairs at end of Royston Road, cross the bridge over the motorway, and continuue straight up the path (you will see a marshal in blue hi-viz), cross the small road and access Dechmont Law Park towards the start / finish area. Please follow the "To The Start" signs that are in place from Royston Road to the start/finish area. This is where you'll find registration, portaloos, and a baggage storage tent. Please note that items left in the baggage storage tent will not be supervised and are left at your own risk.

Livingston North train station is also approximately 15mins walk from the start / finish area.

The 2.5k starts at 10am, the 10k starts at 10.40am and the 6.5k starts at 11.05am.

PHOTOGRAPHY

We will have David McNulty Running Photography on course to take pictures as well as other Event Officials who'll be be taking photographs and videos during the event.

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These will be shared on social media, within the club for display purposes, and in other written and online publications. If you do not wish to appear in any photos or videos, please email us at trail@lothianrunningclub.co.uk.

TIMING, RESULTS & PRIZES

All races will be chip timed by Keep it Simple Timing and every finisher receives a medal. Results will be posted as soon as possible at www.kitst.co.uk. They will also be shared on the Lothian Running Club public Facebook page. 

We will be awarding prizes/vouchers/cash this year, and are detailed below.

10k Race (starts at 10.40am)

• 1^st male and female receive Goodr sunglasses + trophy + set a new course record and receive £100 (increased from £35). Course records are 33:01 for male and 39:08 for female
• 2^nd male and female receive £20 Fallain Fitness voucher + trophy
• 3^rd male and female receive £20 Decathlon voucher + trophy
• 1^st male and female in V40 category receive £15
• 1^st male and female in V50 category receive £15
• 1^st male and female in V60 category receive £15
• 1^st male and female in V70 category receive £15

In line with other events, those finishing 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd overall will not collect an age group prize, this will roll-down to the next person. You are eligible for both Dechmnont & East District medals.

Medal details for the inaugural Scottish Athletics East District Trail Championships:

• Senior male & female: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
• Master male & female (40): 1st, 2nd, 3rd
• Master male & female (50): 1st
• Master male & female (60): 1st
• Master male & female (70): 1st
• Team male & female (first 3 finishers in any age group): 1st, 2nd, 3rd

6.5k Race (starts at 11.05am)

• 1^st male and female receive Goodr sunglasses + trophy + set a new course record and receive £65 (new for 2026!). Course records are 24:02 for male and 27:55 for female
• 2^nd male and female receive £20 Fallain Fitness voucher + trophy
• 3^rd male and female receive £20 Decathlon + trophy

2.5k Junior Race (starts at 10am)

• 1^st male and female receive £20 + trophy
• 2^nd male and female receive £15 + trophy
• 3^rd male and female receive £10 + trophy

Fallain Fitness are again providing prizes for our races, just as they did in 2024 & 2025, thank you for your continued supoport! We also have some prizes from goodr sunglasses as we did in 2025. We have a new supporter on board in 2026, Decathlon Livington.

The 2.5k starts at 10am, the 10k starts at 10.40am and the 6.5k starts at 11.05am.

FIRST AID & SAFETY

Events like this can be strenuous and the organisers cannot accept responsibility for any accidents or injuries. By entering this race you are confirming you understand that participation at this event is at your own risk. First-Aid teams will be available at the start/finish area and water station. Anyone withdrawing during the race should report to the nearest marshal.

RULES

The event will be licenced by Scottish Athletics and will be held under UKA rules. Copies of the UKA rulebook can be found here. 

RACE HISTORY

The course is one of many created by Martin Hyman, a founding member of Lothian Running Club. There are others 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 is “Did you enjoy it?”

The course 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!

ABOUT LOTHIAN RUNNING CLUB

Lothian Running Club, founded in 2000, is a friendly and enthusiastic running club based in Livingston, West Lothian. Our mission is to make running affordable and accessible for everyone.

Coached sessions for adults take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. There’s also a social run on a Wednesday evening. If you can run 5k without stopping, there’s a group for you!

We have a very active junior section and welcome youngsters from 8+. In spite of our name, junior athletes are also exposed to jump and throw events as well as running. Junior training sessions take place on a Tuesday evening.

FURTHER INFORMATION

If you have any questions, or you're interested in joining Lothian Running Club, please get in touch with us at trail@lothianrunningclub.co.uk.