Glen Lyon Trail Race

Loch Lyon, United Kingdom • 7 Jun 2026

Event details

The Glen Lyon Trail Race takes place on 7 June 2026 at Loch Lyon, Glen Lyon, Perthshire (PH15 2PX). The event is a 15.5 mile off-road foot race with approximately 1,500 ft of ascent. The entry fee is listed as £36 (discount) or £38 (standard). The field is limited to 150 places. UTMB points: n/a. The race fee includes a race memento and a goody bag; a technical race t-shirt is an optional extra.

Course and facilities

The route is 100% off road and follows a loop of Loch Lyon. The course includes around six river crossings. Runners face a steep climb soon after the start, then an undulating profile for most of the route, finishing back at Glen Lyon Dam. There is a water station at about 8 miles. Camping is available on the Saturday night at Glen Lyon Dam, where runners toilets are provided; no open fires are allowed.

Entry, kit and rules

There are no specific entry qualifications; entrants should be confident of running the race distance and elevation. The organiser requires mandatory kit to be carried during the event; items listed include a foil blanket, water bottle or bladder, food, a working mobile phone with the race control number entered, a small first aid kit, and a race vest. Other rules include no transfer of places, no muling, no walking poles, no dogs, and a ban on ibuprofen during the event. Refunds and deferral policies are set by the organiser, including a 30 day cooling-off administration fee and a tiered refund schedule. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

16 mi
15.5 Miles
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