Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail Race

Event overview

The Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail Race is a 10-kilometre trail event in Auchterarder on 31 October 2026. It is organised by Five Star Events and has a Halloween theme for 2026. The route starts in the town and moves into the foothills of the Ochil Hills, covering a variety of surfaces including forest trails, steady uphills, downhills and a couple of stream crossings. The mapped route has a distinctive chilli-pepper shape. There is no cut-off time; participants may run, jog or walk the course.

Entry and race information

Entry is online only and entries closed when the race reached its limit; the event had a total of 650 places. Runners must be aged 16 or above on the day. The published entry fee until 24 October 2026 was £26. The organisers do not offer refunds once entries are processed; substitutions were permitted at no extra cost if requested before 24 October 2026.

All runners must register in person to collect their race number and timing chip. Registration takes place at The Sports Hub, The Community School of Auchterarder, and ID checks are carried out. Unsecured baggage storage is available at registration and at the start/finish area; the organisers do not accept responsibility for stored items. A race safety briefing will be emailed to entrants before the event and the route will be sent to runners in advance. Headphones are not allowed on the course, except bone conduction headphones.

All finishers receive a snood and a bespoke Chilli Trail Race 2026 medal. Prizes are awarded for top finishers by gender, age categories, local firsts and best costumes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.