Strathearn Marathon

Strathearn Marathon - 14 June 2026

The Strathearn Marathon is a road marathon event in Perthshire, Scotland, starting and finishing at Cultybraggan Camp near Comrie. The field is limited to 300 places. The race is organised by Strathearn Harriers with assistance from the Comrie Development Trust. The course has been officially measured and certified by Scottish Athletics and counts as a qualifying race for the London Marathon.

Course, services and rules

The route includes a short loop of the camp then follows an undulating course through Glen Artney and along the B827 towards Braco, reaching nearly 800 ft at its highest point. It joins the A822 north briefly, follows the line of an old Roman road, passes into the southern edges of Crieff, turns west on the South Crieff Road at about 18.5 miles, and returns to Cultybraggan. Total ascent is about 500 metres. Mile markers, full signage and marshalling are provided, with frequent water stations.

Race services include chip timing, medical cover, food, refreshments, a finisher memento and organised parking inside Cultybraggan. Camping and self-catering accommodation are available inside the camp and nearby. Prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers, with specified age-category prizes and local and spot prizes; the first male and female winners receive a £50 cash prize with an additional £50 if a course record is broken. There is a six hour overall event timeframe and a three hour halfway cutoff, with transport provided for runners withdrawn. The event runs under Scottish Athletics / UKA rules; runners are not covered by race insurance if wearing in-ear headphones. Male, female and non-binary entry categories are accepted, though only male and female results are used for Scottish Athletics rankings and prizes. Race t-shirts are available to order at an extra cost. Prices vary by entry period. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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