Glen Lyon Trail Race

Event

Glen Lyon Trail Race is a 15.5 mile foot race held in the remote Glen Lyon in the Perthshire hills. The course is 100% off road and follows a loop of Loch Lyon with around six river crossings. The advertised total ascent is 1,500 ft. The race fee includes a race memento and a goody bag; a technical race t-shirt is an optional extra. Total places are listed as 150.

Course, logistics and entry

The route includes a steep climb shortly after the start, then an undulating course for most of the distance and finishes back at Glen Lyon Dam. There is a water station at around 8 miles. Camping is available at Loch Lyon Dam on the Saturday night before the race; runners’ toilets are provided. Access is via single-track roads to Pubil, Glen Lyon, Perthshire PH15 2PX; drivers are asked to park as directed and leave estate access clear.

Runners must carry mandatory kit, which includes a foil blanket, water bottle or bladder, food/energy snacks, a working mobile phone with the race control number entered, a small first aid kit and a race vest to hold these items. The organiser states that no deferrals are offered and sets a refund schedule with a £15 administration fee during the 30 day cooling-off period and reduced or no refunds thereafter. Rules also prohibit dogs, walking poles, place transfers and on-the-day entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.