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Dunedin 5K Kilted Trail Run

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Dunedin, FL
Highlander Park, 903 Michigan Blvd, 34698
Featured distance
5K
Type
TRAIL
Official registration

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At a glance

Run a scenic 5K trail in your kilt, then celebrate with Celtic music and Scottish dance at the Dunedin Highland Games festival.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners

Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course

Embrace a unique start to the Dunedin Highland Games with this annual 5K Kilted Trail Run & Walk. Beginning and ending in Highlander Park, the course guides you through the beautiful natural setting of Hammock Park. Runners and walkers are warmly invited to participate, with kilts highly encouraged to enhance the festive spirit. Your registration includes a T-shirt, a finisher's medal, and valuable admission to the full Highland Games festival, featuring Celtic bands, pipe band performances, and Scottish dance.

What to expect

  • Run or walk a scenic 5K trail through beautiful Hammock Park.
  • Kilts are highly encouraged for a festive atmosphere.
  • Enjoy admission to the Dunedin Highland Games, featuring live Celtic bands and pipe band performances.

Standout details

  • Kilted run highly encouraged
  • Scenic trail through Hammock Park
  • Admission to Dunedin Highland Games
  • Live Celtic bands & pipe band parade

Perks & features

  • After-Party
  • Food & Drink
  • Swag Included

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The course

  • Trail
  • Flat

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Mostly flat trail, warm-day exposure

5K distance, mostly trail, flat area, typically mild weather

  • Mostly trail
  • Warm season

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Kick off the 2026 Dunedin Highland Games with the annual Kilted Trail Run & Walk ! This 5K starts and finishes in Highlander Park, and includes a scenic trail run in beautiful Hammock Park. Runners & walkers are welcome to participate! REGISTER NOW and save, Price increases to $40 on March 2nd.  R ace starts at 8:30 AM.

KILTS are highly encouraged , but not required to participate. Registration includes a T-shirt, finishing medal,  PLUS admission to the Highland Games: a $25 VALUE! The festival includes top Celtic bands, performances by the City of Dunedin Pipe Band, Scottish Dance, and more!

Check out all the fun at: https://www.dunedinsafoundation.com/highland-games/

Packet pick-up will start Friday evening, April 10th, between 4:30 and 7:00 PM, at Pioneer Park in Downtown Dunedin, 420 Main St., Dunedin 34698. Join us for the pipe band parade followed by live music & beer tent. Packets can also be picked up on race day at the registration tent starting at 7:30 AM. Your packet will include a wristband for admission to The Dunedin Highland Games. Please do not lose your wristband. This is your ticket into the festival.

Race Day: Parking is free and will be at North Dunedin Baptist Church , 1595 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698. Shuttle buses start at 7:00 AM, and it's a 3 min ride to the West Gate of the festival, then a 2 min walk to the registration tent further down Michigan. Other lots are also available, but please note, if you park at Dunedin High School, the shuttle will take you to the East Gate of the festival which is a longer walk to the race registration tent.

Price increases to $40 on March 2nd.

You can find additional parking and festival information at https://www.dunedinsafoundation.com/highland-games/

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