Kelpies Half Marathon

Kelpies Half Marathon 2027

The Kelpies Half Marathon is the fourth edition of the event, scheduled for 25 Sep 2027 at Helix Park, Falkirk. The race is a single half marathon distance with start and finish at the Kelpies sculptures.

The course crosses the Firth of Forth twice, using the Clackmannanshire Bridge and the Kincardine Bridge. The route passes through Skinflats, runs along local back roads and paths, goes through the village of Kincardine and follows a final canal path back to the Kelpies. The course includes one short hill of about 30 m.

The event will be chip timed and the timing chip is integrated into the race number. Race numbers are issued at registration. A proposed cut-off time is 2 hours 30 minutes. First aid will be available at the start and finish areas. Routes are signposted and marshalled; competitors are expected to follow marshal instructions and confirm safe arrival at the finish if they complete or withdraw.

Registration sessions are held on Thursday 23 Sep at ForthValley College, on Friday 24 Sep in the gazebos near the Kelpies, and on race morning in the gazebos approaching the Kelpies. Earphones or plugs are not allowed when crossing roads; bone-conduction earphones are permitted.

The event is working with Maggie's Forth Valley for fundraising, with a suggested target of £100 and Maggie's volunteers on site near registration. The organisers plan two water stations on the route, encourage refillable bottles, will use recyclable paper cups, and will provide a post-race ginger sports drink. All finishers receive a commemorative medal and a t-shirt.

Refund and cancellation terms include automatic transfer to a rescheduled date if the race is cancelled for extreme weather, a 25% refund if the rescheduled date cannot be attended, and a withdrawal refund policy that varies by how many days before the event the withdrawal is requested. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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