Run of the Mill
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Run of the Mill 2026
Run of the Mill is a rescheduled hill race on Saturday 21 November 2026 that follows a 14.6 km circular route through the Ochil Hills. The course includes 966 m of ascent and visits checkpoints on Andrew Gannel Hill, Ben Cleuch, Ben Ever and The Nebit; for 2026 all runners must climb The Nebit, which was bypassed in earlier editions. The route starts and finishes in Alva Glen beside Alva Golf Club and passes through Ochils Woodland Park and Tillicoultry before returning to Alva Glen. A section towards Tillicoultry after the golf course will be flagged and runners should take care when crossing or running near traffic.
Entries are limited to 300 places. The entry fee is £10 plus a booking fee and entries open at 5pm on 12 September 2026. Pre-entry is required via ProTay; day entry should not be relied upon.
Registration takes place at Alva Scout Hall, Johnstone Park, Park Street, Alva FK12 5LL. Mandatory kit to be carried includes full waterproof body cover, hat, gloves, compass, whistle and a suitable map; a map will also be provided and runners are advised to carry a more detailed map of the area. Facilities include parking in and around Alva, toilets and limited facilities at the scout hall, and tea and coffee at the finish with runners asked to bring their own mug. Prizes are awarded to the first three male and female finishers and first male and female in V40, V50, V60 and V70 age categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
