Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival 2026 - 5K Race
The Kirkcaldy Parks 5K is part of the Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival and takes place on 29 August 2026. The event will be held at Dunnikier Park, Kirkcaldy, with race headquarters and the start and finish located within the park. All festival events take place across the two days of the festival weekend.
The course is a single 5K loop that leaves the park and runs through gently undulating woodland, around the outside of the golf course, and returns to finish in the park. Surfaces on the route include grass, tarmac, gravel, soft trail and field edge, so appropriate footwear should be considered. The race is held under UK Athletics rules and is a Scottish Athletics permit event. Minimum age on the day is 12.
The organisers operate as a non-profit organisation and state that financial inclusivity is an objective. Sponsors contribute to help keep entry fees low. The event lists Maggie’s Fife as its official charity partner; the organisation marked its 20 year anniversary in 2026.
Start Details
The race will start at 12:00 PM within Dunnikier Park, Kirkcaldy. Please follow marshal instructions for parking, with an overflow NHS car park available at Whytemans Brae. Public transport links are also encouraged.
Entries and Transfers
Entry opens on Saturday 25th April 2026 at 7:00 PM. Transfers of race entry to another person are allowed up to the closing date. Refunds and deferrals are not available.
Health and Safety
There will be a time limit of 1 hour for the race. Runners who expect to take longer are welcome and will receive a medal, but an official time cannot be guaranteed. For any questions, direct them to [email protected].