William Wallace Running Festival

Stirling, United Kingdom • 10 Oct 2026

Event overview

The William Wallace Running Festival takes place on 10 October 2026 at Stirling Sports Village in Stirling. The start and finish area for all events is at Stirling County Cricket Ground within the Stirling Sports Village. Routes pass local landmarks and countryside, including the Wallace Monument, Stirling Castle and the River Forth.

Routes and race details

  • 70 km
  • 50 km
  • 10 km
  • 1 mile (fun run)

The 70 km and 50 km events are offered for solo runners or relay teams of 3 or 6. Both distances include stage changeovers and five aid stations. Changeover locations are: Battle of Bannockburn Heritage Centre; Torbrex (Stirling High School); The Highland Gate (Drip Road); Bridge of Allan Fire Station (Fountain Road); Wallace Monument car park; finish at Stirling Cricket Club, Royal Stewart Way.

The 10 km Braveheart is a flat out-and-back route that runs alongside the River Forth and crosses the Stirling Old Bridge. The 1 mile Wallace Warriors fun run is traffic free and uses the same start and finish area as the other festival events. Route maps are provided for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

70 km
William Wallace Ultra – 70km
50 km
William Wallace Ultra – 50km
10 km
Braveheart 10km
Wallace Warriors 1 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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