Muck n' Mac Fest

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  • Date Fri 1st May 2026 - Sun 3rd May 2026
  • Time 16:30
  • Location Traquair House, Innerleithen
  • Price Free - £142.43
  • Races 9 races

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Muck n' Mac Fest, hosted by Outsider Events from May 1st to May 3rd, 2026, in the picturesque Innerleithen, Peeblesshire. This exciting festival, now in its fifth year, takes place in the stunning grounds of Traquair House, Scotland's oldest inhabited home, and promises a thrilling experience for cycling enthusiasts and families alike.

Participants can choose from three exhilarating ride options, including the challenging BORDER.200, a 200km gravel adventure through the breathtaking Scottish Borders on Saturday, May 2nd. Cyclists can also opt for the Full Weekend rides featuring approximately 75km or 45km each day, with a mix of timed enduro stages and scenic routes. But the Muck n' Mac Fest is not just about biking; attendees can enjoy a vibrant festival village filled with live music, film screenings, yoga sessions, and various family-friendly activities. With only 400 full weekend riding spots and 50 day passes available, be sure to secure your entry and join us for a weekend of fun, community, and adventure!

Muck n' Mac Fest

Fri 1st May 2026 - Sun 3rd May 2026

Two cyclists wearing helmets and colorful jerseys ride up a gravel road surrounded by trees and greenery, with one cyclist ahead of the other. The scene appears to be outdoors in a rural or forested area.

Organiser's Description

Welcome to the entry pages for Muck n' Mac Fest

Outsider Events are excited to welcome the fifth edition of Muck n' Mac Fest!

Staged in the grounds of Scotland's oldest inhabited Home, Traquair House will host the fifth edition of the festival in 2026... We've got a brand new exciting ride format to celebrate our 5th year!

Nestled in the heart of the Tweed Valley, Traquair just so happens to be the gateway to some of the finest gravel riding the country has to offer! 

There are 3 course length options, short and long and our brand new BORDER.200 - taking place on the Saturday. 

Ride options include:

Full Weekend 75km - approximately 75km each day and includes full festival access, weekend cmaping and riding on both Saturday & Sunday on our 70km course. Day 1 takes our challenge format with one large circuit and Saturday takes in 3x timed enduro stages. 

Full Weekend 45km - approximately 40km each day and includes full festival access, weekend cmaping and riding on both Saturday & Sunday on our 70km course. Day 1 takes our challenge format with one large circuit and Saturday takes in 3x timed enduro stages. 

Border.200 - 200km gravel challenge around the stunning Scottish Borders on Saturday 2nd May. *Please note, if you are looking to camp and stay for the festival, this isn't included in the ticket price - this is a one day riding option only and spaces are limited to 200. If you want to also ride on the Sunday, pelase select BORDER.200 Weekender - this incldues the 200km ride on Saturday and eith short or long course Sunday, plus full festival access.

The weekend is as much about riding as the time off the bike. Our festival village has an amazing mix of activities on offer. Expect to see; live music, film, event partner expo, camping, yoga, bar areas, mixed catering experiences and various family friendly activities around the grounds of the house.

We've limited full weekend riding entries to just 400 spaces and 50 per day for the 1 day riding option. 

Entry Fee:

What's included?

- Marked Course on Saturday + Sunday
- Electronic Timing for stages
- Tracking for BORDER.200 event only
- Festival Village access
- Parking
- Camping
- Shower access
- Event goodie bag
- GPX for both days
- Safety & First Aid Teams
- Public Liability Insurance 

What's based at the event village?

- Race Sign-on
- Catering
- Camping
- Toilet Facilities
- Parking
- Medical HQ
- Event Partner Stalls
- Start/Finish Area

Races

  • Festival Village Pass

    Fri 1st May 2026 (16:30)

    £37.36

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Kids Festival Village Pass

    Fri 1st May 2026 (16:30)

    Free

    Booking for more than 1?
  • BORDER.200 Weekender (GrALBA Round 2 &3)

    Fri 1st May 2026 (17:00)

    £132.88

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Full Weekender Long (75km Day)

    Fri 1st May 2026 (17:00)

    £142.43

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Full Weekender Short (40km Day)

    Fri 1st May 2026 (17:00)

    £127.03

    Booking for more than 1?
  • BORDER.200 (GrALBA Round 2)

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (07:00)

    £90.95

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Riding Only - Day 1

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (09:00)

    £68.14

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Discover Gravel

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (09:00)

    £16.14

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Riding Only - Day 2 (GrALBA R4)

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (09:00)

    £68.14

    Booking for more than 1?

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B7062, Innerleithen, EH44 6, United Kingdom

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