Beecraigs Festive Handicap
Lothian Running Club Festive Handicap offers challenging 7K and 14K races through Beecraigs Country Park near Linlithgow, including a climb of Cockleroy and junior woodland runs.
| Date | Saturday 26th December, 2026 |
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| Distance | 14K + other events: 7K, Junior Races |
| Terrain | Mixed Terrain |
| Course Profile | Hilly |
| Timing | Chip timed |
| Location | Beecraigs Country Park |
| Town/City | Linlithgow |
| Area | Edinburgh & The Lothians |
| Start postcode | EH49 6PL |
| Start time | 10:30am |
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Lothian Running Club Festive Handicap is a traditional Boxing Day running event held at Beecraigs Country Park near Linlithgow, West Lothian. Dating back to 1986, the event offers 7K and 14K handicap races alongside shorter 1K and 2K children's runs, bringing runners and families together for a festive challenge.
The main races follow a demanding 7K circuit through Beecraigs, passing the loch and climbing Sawmill Hill before tackling the steep ascent and descent of Cockleroy. The 14K race completes two laps, with runners encountering woodland trails, rough tracks, grass and short tarmac sections. Winter conditions can make parts of the course muddy or slippery, adding to the challenge.
The handicap format gives runners individual start times based on their estimated performances, with the aim of bringing competitors towards the finish together. The event is free to enter, with participants encouraged to support West Lothian Foodbank through donations. The junior races follow shorter woodland circuits near the start and finish area.
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| Results | Status |
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| 2025 results | Verified |
| 2024 results | Verified |
| 2023 results | Verified |
| 2022 results | Verified |
| 2021 results | Verified |
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