The Strathearn Marathon takes place in beautiful Perthshire, and has built a reputation as one of Scotland’s friendliest marathons, as evidenced by the feedback we got from previous races. The race is organised by Strathearn Harriers, who are also responsible for the popular and very successful Crieff 10k and Simon …
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The Strathearn Marathon takes place in beautiful Perthshire, and has built a reputation as one of Scotland’s friendliest marathons, as evidenced by the feedback we got from previous races. The race is organised by Strathearn Harriers, who are also responsible for the popular and very successful Crieff 10k and Simon Wake Comrie Hills Relay.
The race route takes runners through scenic Perthshire countryside starting with a short loop of the historic Cultybraggan camp near the village of Comrie. It then follows an undulating course through the locally named ‘Langside’ glen past heather-clad hills and towards the village of Braco before heading north towards Crieff. There the course passes the Crieff Visitor Centre and turns sharp left along a leafy country road close to the river Earn and back towards Comrie, passing though the village for the final mile back to Cultybraggan Camp.
The route has been officially measured and certified by Scottish Athletics, and Strathearn Marathon counts as a qualifying event for the London Marathon.
There are mile markers throughout with full signage and marshalling of junctions, and water stations at frequent intervals.
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First international race.
Nice race. Great people. However, the clubs take this seriously so you were running against the best their clubs could field. Course was very hilly. No porta-potties on course. Almost … MORE
Nice race. Great people. However, the clubs take this seriously so you were running against the best their clubs could field. Course was very hilly. No porta-potties on course. Almost came in DFL because everyone was that good.