Strathearn Marathon
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Event
The Strathearn Marathon is a road marathon organised by Strathearn Harriers in Perthshire, Scotland. The event starts and finishes at Cultybraggan Camp near Comrie and is held on 14 June 2026. It is a Scottishathletics permit event held under UK Athletics rules and the course has been officially measured and certified by Scottish Athletics, making it a qualifying race for the London Marathon. Total places are limited to 300.
Course and services
The route runs on quiet country roads through Strathearn, with about 500 metres of ascent and an undulating profile. The course passes through a short loop of Cultybraggan Camp, the Langside glen, past Braco, by Crieff Visitor Centre and along a road close to the river Earn before returning to Comrie. The course has mile markers, full signage, junction marshalling, frequent water stations, chip timing and full medical cover. Organised parking is available inside Cultybraggan Camp. Camping and self-catering accommodation are available at the camp and nearby Comrie Croft.
Prizes, kit and rules
Prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers and in specified veteran age categories, with local and spot prizes. First male and female winners receive a cash prize of £50 each and an additional £50 each if course records are broken. Official race t-shirts are available during entry for an additional £12. Runners must complete the race within a six hour timeframe; runners not at halfway after three hours will be required to withdraw and transport back to Cultybraggan will be provided. The race is on open public roads and UKA rules on in-ear headphones apply. Participants may enter Male, Female or Non-binary categories; only Male and Female categories are eligible for the published prizes and Scottish Athletics ranking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
