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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 Glamis Castle Running Festival takes place on Sunday, 13 September 2026 at Glamis Castle, Forfar, Angus (DD8 1RJ). The event is organised by Maggie's and runs as an in-person fundraising event in support of Maggie's cancer support services.

Participants can choose to walk or run on routes set within the castle grounds. Distances offered include:

1 mile - inclusive route suitable for buggies and wheelchair accessible.
5k - mainly firm trail paths with some mixed terrain.
10k - mainly firm trail paths with some mixed terrain.

All participants receive a Maggie's t-shirt, dedicated fundraising support and a finishers medal. Under 18s must be accompanied by participating adults. Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads at all times; complimentary doggy bandanas will be available.

Registration is £30. The event is listed as in person and the organiser’s stated refund policy is no refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Glamis

Race information

Registration

10 km

10k

5 km

1 Mile

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

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