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Glamis Castle Running Festival

Name: Glamis Castle Running Festival
Start: 2026-09-13
End: 2026-09-13
Location: Glamis

Glamis, United Kingdom • 13 Sep 2026

Maggie's Dundee Glamis Castle Running Festival 2026

Maggie's Dundee is organizing a running festival at Glamis Castle in Angus on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The event takes place on the castle grounds in Forfar, Angus DD8 1RJ and is in person.

Participants can choose to run or walk one of three distances:

1 mile
5k
10k

The 1 mile route uses paths that are suitable for buggies and are wheelchair accessible. The 5k and 10k routes follow mainly firm trail paths around the castle grounds with some mixed terrain.

All participants receive a Maggie’s t-shirt, a finishers medal and dedicated fundraising support. Under 18s must be accompanied by participating adults. Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads; complimentary doggy bandanas are provided for canine participants.

Registration costs £30 and participants are asked to raise sponsorship money for Maggie’s. The event is scheduled to run for six hours and there is a no refunds policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Glamis

Race information

Registration

10 km

10k

5 km

Maggie's 1 Mile Challenge

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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