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BOFRA - Alva Games

Alva, United Kingdom • 11 Jul 2026

Event Overview

The Alva Games hill race is organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) and is a counter for the BOFRA Championship. It is scheduled for Saturday 11th July 2026.

Location

The event takes place in Alva, near Stirling, Scotland. The precise location is on the A91, with grid reference 876972 and What Three Words code spring.trails.treaty.

Race Course

The course covers a distance of 1.60 miles (2.50 km) with 1200 feet (365 meters) of climb. The terrain features a hill that becomes progressively steeper towards the summit, including obstacles such as thorny gorse and a muddy gully.

Age Categories

Participants compete in the following age groups: Under 12, Under 14, Under 17, and Seniors. There is no category for Under 9s in this race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Alva

Race information

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Senior & Junior Routes
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