Brodick Glencloy Trail - Isle of Arran

Brodick Glencloy Trail - Isle of Arran

The Brodick Glencloy Trail is a trail race on Sunday 23 August 2026 on the Isle of Arran. The route is roughly 10K long and includes about 600 feet of total ascent. The event is organised under Scottish Athletics rules by Arran Runners.

The course uses mainly rough footpaths and broad forestry roads. It leaves Ormidale Sports Pavilion in Brodick, proceeds through the south east corner of the sports field and West Mayish estate (about 200 yards on tarmac), then follows the Old Lamlash Road footpath up to the ridge between Brodick and Lamlash. Runners then join a forestry road for about half a mile before descending into Glen Cloy, crossing the Cloy Burn on a forestry bridge, returning via footpath and two rough fields, and following the track beside the burn past Auchrannie Resort to finish at the old garage forecourt at the bottom of Auchrannie Road.

Only about 250 yards of the route are on tarmac or pavement, so trail shoes with grip are recommended. Registration and the start are at Ormidale Sports Pavilion, about a 15 minute walk from the ferry terminal. The pavilion has toilets and changing facilities and cars can be parked in the Ormidale Sports Ground car park. There are eating facilities in Brodick.

Entries open 17 February 2026 and close 21 August 2026. Minimum age is 16 on the event date. Entry limit 100 runners. Fees are £8.00 for Scottish Athletics members and £10.00 for non members. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.