Alloa Half Marathon
Race snapshot
Race Day
37–50°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +33 ft
Participants
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Good crowd energy
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.
Questions about the Alloa Half Marathon 2027
When is the Alloa Half Marathon 2027?
Sunday, March 21, 2027.
Where is the Alloa Half Marathon?
Alloa, Clackmannanshire, United Kingdom.
What time does the Alloa Half Marathon start?
The race starts at 9:00 AM, local time.
What is the Alloa Half Marathon time limit?
3 hours.
How do I enter the Alloa Half Marathon 2027?
Registration has not opened yet. Ways in: 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.
How much does the Alloa Half Marathon 2027 cost?
Unaffiliated Entry: £39. UKA Affiliated Entry: £37.
What is the Alloa Half Marathon elevation gain?
150 m (492 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +10 m (33 ft). Moderate rolling hills.
What is the Alloa Half Marathon course like?
It passes Ochil Hills (course runs along their foot for long flat stretches), Lornshill Academy (start/finish venue) and River Forth valley approach roads around Alloa.
What is the weather like at the Alloa Half Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 3–10 °C (37–50 °F). Feels cool.
How many runners does the Alloa Half Marathon have?
2,300 participants. Medium-sized race.
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