Dalkeith Bluebell Run

[sTrongFuse]

First of my three events this year (a 10k next Sunday and Edinburgh HM a fortnight later on 29 May).

Set in Dalkeith Country Park in the grounds of Dalkeith Palace, the trail goes through woods, alongside fields with horses, along the Banks of the River Esk, with the sting in the tail appropriately called 'Heartache Hill' with the only climb worth mentioning making the final 400m to the finish. Oh yes, and in the final Mile there is a sea of bluebells carpeting the forest floor in both directions.

My time was 28:05. My position was 15/156 (which stunned me) and third in my age category (VM50-54).

A great run, on a lovely route for a local young persons' charity; and a bespoke, handmade wooden medal at the end.

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Congratulations on completing that 5K Dalkeith Bluebell run, I wish you all the best for your 10K and the Edinburgh Half Marathon in 3 weeks

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

Congratulations. What a great result! 👏🎉 a bluebell run sounds fabulous - I love the medal too. You've certainly got a busy month ahead. All the best for your 10k and HM. 💪💪

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Congratulations and well done, that’s a lovely medal

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

What a gorgeous medal 😍 and what a beautiful sounding run and finish too. Running through bluebells is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Well done on a great time 👍

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Woohoo! That's a great run! Congratulations!!!