Glen Lyon Trail Race

Loch Lyon, United Kingdom • 7 Jun 2026

Event overview

The Glen Lyon Trail Race takes place in Glen Lyon, Perthshire on 7 June 2026. The course distance is 15.5 miles with about 1,500 ft of ascent. The route is 100% off road and follows a loop of Loch Lyon with around six river crossings, which means feet are likely to get wet. Runners face a steep climb shortly after the start, then an undulating course for the bulk of the route, finishing at Glen Lyon Dam. There is a water station at around 8 miles. Camping is available on the Saturday night at Glen Lyon Dam, where runners toilets are provided.

The event has a total of 150 places. Entry fees are listed as £36 (discounted) and £38 (standard). The entry price includes a race memento and a goody bag; a technical race t-shirt is an optional extra. UTMB points are listed as n/a.

Entry, rules and kit

There are no specific entry qualifications; entrants should be confident of running over 15 miles and coping with the elevation. Key rules include no transfer of places, no entry on the day, no muling, no walking poles, no support runners or bike buddies, and no dogs. Runners must follow marshal, race medical team and Race Director instructions and will be required to show ID at registration.

Mandatory kit to be carried includes a foil blanket, water bottle or bladder, food/energy snacks, a working mobile phone with race control number entered, a small first aid kit and a race vest to hold items. Recommended items include hat, gloves, waterproofs, warm layers and a change of clothes for the finish. Refund rules apply: a 30-day cooling off period incurs a £15 fee; after 30 days up to 12 weeks before the event a 50% refund may be offered; within 12 weeks no refund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

16 mi
15.5 Miles
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