Alloa Half Marathon
The Lowdown
The Alloa Half Marathon is a long-running road race in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, organized every spring by the Alloa Round Table, a local charitable group that channels the event's profits into causes across the area. The 2026 edition was the race's 42nd running and drew more than 2,300 finishers in near-perfect conditions. The course starts and finishes at Lornshill Academy, tracing long, flat stretches along the foot of the Ochil Hills before a character-building climb near the 11-mile mark. Runners have up to 3 hours to finish. All finishers receive a medal and t-shirt, and prize money is awarded to the top three men and women, plus a bonus for a new course record — the current marks stand at 64:51 for men and 73:19 for women. Entry is open to unaffiliated runners and to UK Athletics club members, who pay a discounted fee. The Alloa Half Marathon is a fixture of the Scottish spring racing calendar and a solid tune-up half marathon for runners in central Scotland.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Ochil Hills (course runs along their foot for long flat stretches)
Lornshill Academy (start/finish venue)
River Forth valley approach roads around Alloa
Alloa, Clackmannanshire, United Kingdom
GB
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Runners must be capable of completing the course within the 3-hour time limit
- Age categories begin at 17 (Standard 17-39); the event is not open to younger runners
Required Documents
- No photo ID required to register; race number must be worn and visible on race day
Entry Methods
- Online entry via the Alloa Half Marathon website (Enthuse-hosted registration)
- Late entries collect a race number on race day, subject to availability, once the online window closes
Cancellation & Refund Policy
No refunds, deferrals, or transfers once entered (per the 2026 edition's published rules)
Organized by the Alloa Round Table, a local charitable group; event profits fund causes across Clackmannanshire
The 2026 edition (42nd running) drew 2,301 finishers on 22 March 2026
Course records: 64:51 men (Tsegezab Woldemichael), 73:19 women (Sandra Branney)
Prize money: £300/£200/£100 for the top 3 men and women, plus a £500 bonus for a new course record
Race runs under ARC (Association of Running Clubs) rules with a course permit and an accredited, certified course measurement
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