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London Marathon Events (LME) announced a half marathon in Stirling on May 16, 2027. This marks the city's first major spring road race since 2022. LME is partnering with Up and Running Events, a Scottish organizer. No marathon distance has been announced for Stirling.
The race was previously managed by the Great Run Company, which dropped it in 2019. Classic Run Events took over for 2020 but canceled the 2022 event due to the pandemic. The Stirling Half Marathon aims to become a significant event on the Scottish running calendar. Read more culture coverage.
LME's acquisition of Caledonian Concepts and Loch Ness Marathon Ltd in 2024 expanded its presence in Scotland. The Stirling Half Marathon will precede the Edinburgh Half Marathon by two weeks. Entries for the 2027 race will open later in 2026. Related: Prague Half-Marathon to Use Lottery for 2027 Race Entries.
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The Scottish city will host its first major spring road race since 2022. London Marathon Events (LME) announced a half marathon in Stirling on May 16, 2027. This marks the city's first major spring road race since 2022. LME is partnering with Up and Running Events, a Scottish organizer. No marathon distance has been announced for Stirling.
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Runner World published this brief on August 18, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated August 18, 2026.
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