Gartmorn Trail and Junior Race

Gartmorn Trail and Junior Race

The event takes place on 19 April 2026 at Carsebridge Road, Sauchie, Alloa. Race headquarters, registration and post-race refreshments are at Sauchie Hall, Mar Place, Sauchie FK10 3EA, which is about a half mile from the race start and finish on Carsebridge Road.

The senior course is approximately 6 miles / 10 km and combines quiet public road sections with woodland trails and paths around Gartmorn Dam. Runners will encounter narrow off-road trails, small bridges and changing surfaces, and will pass views of the Ochils. Marshals will be stationed at key points; roads and paths remain open to the public. The junior course is approximately 2 miles / 3 km and follows the same start route with an earlier turn off the woodland track to return via farmtrack and road. There are no water stations on the course; competitors are asked to bring their own water.

Distances

• Senior: approximately 6 miles / 10 km
• Junior: approximately 2 miles / 3 km

Entry and practical information: juniors must be aged 8 to 15 years on event day, seniors must be at least 16 years. Entry limits are 100 for the junior race and 350 for the senior race. The junior entry fee is £7. Senior fees vary by date and membership, with fees reported in the range £18 to £25 depending on timing and Scottish Athletics affiliation. Numbers are not posted; competitors must collect race numbers on the morning of the event. No entries on the day. No dogs are allowed. The event is held under UK Athletics rules and scottishathletics licence ES014670. Substitutions are permitted; refunds are not issued. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.