The Maverick Ochil Hills Trail

The Maverick Ochil Hills Trail 2026

The event takes place on Saturday 8 August 2026 at Airthrey Castle, University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland. Routes start from the university and run through Hermitage Wood and Black Hill onto undulating open trails with views toward the Ochil Hills.

There are five route options and varied terrain including forest trails and fell sections. Longer routes enter the Ochil Hills and include sustained climbs.

• Ultra: 50 km, elevation gain +1914 m
• Marathon: 42 km, elevation gain +1352 m
• Half Marathon: 27 km, elevation gain +987 m
• Middle: 10 km, elevation gain +345 m
• Short: 5 km, elevation gain +161 m

Outposts will provide a top up of snacks, gels and electrolyte drinks. There will not be pre filled cups at outposts; participants should bring a reusable cup or bottle and use self serve water barrels. The Ultra and Marathon routes have a nine hour cut off for finishers.

Organisers recommend that all runners carry at least 1 litre of water, a raincoat, a foil blanket and a mobile phone. The Ultra and Marathon routes require additional mandatory items including a waterproof jacket, 800 calories of food, a self adhesive bandage, a whistle, a hat or buff and a GPX of the route. Dogs are not allowed due to likely high temperatures. Headphones are strongly discouraged. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Transfers between events are permitted once and must be completed before the Monday prior to the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.