Strathearn Marathon
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Strathearn Marathon
The Strathearn Marathon is a full marathon held in Perthshire around the villages of Comrie, Braco and Crieff. The course starts and finishes at Cultybraggan Camp near Comrie and includes a short initial loop of the camp before following quiet country roads through Glen Artney and the locally named Langside glen. The route reaches nearly 800 feet at one point and has about 500 metres of total ascent. Runners pass along the B827 and a short section of the A822, follow the line of an old Roman road and use quiet back roads into the southern edges of Crieff before returning to Comrie.
The event is organised by Strathearn Harriers with assistance from Comrie Development Trust and is held under a Scottish Athletics permit in accordance with UK Athletics rules. The course is officially measured and can be used to qualify for the London Marathon. Event services include chip timing, mile markers, full marshalling and signage, frequent water stations and full medical cover. Facilities noted include food and refreshments, a unique finisher memento, male female and gender neutral toilets and organised parking and camping options at Cultybraggan Camp and nearby Comrie Croft. Prizes are awarded in male and female categories including overall and veteran age categories, plus local and spot prizes. The organiser sets a six hour race timeframe and a midway cutoff; runners still on course after six hours or not at halfway by three hours cannot expect full support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
