
Dunedin 5K Kilted Trail Run is a trail running and running race on April 3, 2027 in Dunedin, FL, with an entry fee of $35.
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! Race starts at 8:30 AM. Due to printing deadline, we are no longer collecting sizes for the race T-shirt. You will still get a shirt, but it may not be your preferred size.
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.
You can find additional parking and festival information at https://www.dunedinsafoundation.com/highland-games/
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tarpon Spgs Sewage Plt, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
117,075
as of 2023
City Elevation
76 ft
Nearest Airport
PIE
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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