Our 2023 event was another great success! We’ll be back on Sunday 8 September 2024 and the event will once again host the Scottish 10k Championships! Watch here for details.

Central Athletic Club is proud to present the Podfather Stirling 10km Road Race and Fun Runs on Sunday 10 September 2023 over our usual well-established courses.

Entries for all 3 events are open until 27 August!

For updates keep an eye on the event’s Twitter feed (@stirling10k), Facebook page (@PODFather Stirling 10k) or Instagram (@stirling10k).

Run on our traditional course, our super fast route offers fantastic views of Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument and the Ochil Hills. We have had the course officially measured and is certified to be accurate. But our race is not only for speedy runners! It doesn’t matter if you run 30 minutes or 1 hour 30 minutes, everyone is welcome and the last finisher will get just as big a cheer as the first finisher! Our aim is to give all runners the chance of doing their best time but enjoying it whilst they do so.

10km road race

Thanks to the support of our sponsors we can offer:

• Fast, flat course
• Pacers to 40, 50 and 60 minutes. Easily identifiable by carrying a flag with target time
• A piper at the most scenic part of the course as you approach Wallace Monument
• Stirling University Cheerleading Squad supporting our runners at 1.5k and 8.5k
• Music on the course
• FREE pre- and post-race massage thanks to Life Fit Wellness
• Choose a race t-shirt, or, thanks to us working with Trees not Tees, we can plant a tree in your name with certification and picture emailed to you
• Ladies fit t-shirts available (if opted for)
• Clock at half-way for 5k split time
• Goody bag for all finishers
• 3.5km fun run for 10 to 14 year olds
• 2km fun run for 5 to 9 year olds
• Drone footage by the fabulous Drone Scotland. See if you can spot yourself!
• Early bird discount for the first 300 entries on the 10k

The race is run under Scottish Athletics rules.

Prizes

We have an extensive prize list with over £2000 worth of prizes.

• Top 5 male and female finishers- £250, £150, £100, £50 and £25
• Course Record bonus – £250 (28:53 and 33:33)
• Age group prizes: U20, V40, V50, V60 and V70
• First male and female teams

3.5km and 2km fun runs

Our 2km Fun Run is for ages 5 to 9. This is also an out and back course following the 10km route to the 1km mark where runners turn and head back in to the finish.

New for 2023 is our 3.5km fun run for ages 10 to 14.  This also follows the 10k route to the 1km marker where runners will be directed straight on at the mini roundabout along Forthside Way to the next mini roundabout. Runners turn right for a short section then turn right on to the river path which joins back on to the 1km to go marker and back to the finish line.

Adults are more than welcome to run with kids on the day, and do not need to sign up, just no dipping at the finish line!

All finishers will receive a goody bag.

Results

Perfect Timing will be in attendance and will post race results on their website www.perfecttimingscotland.co.uk . You will also receive a free text message with your finishing time within seconds of you crossing the line. 

Sponsors

FAQs

How do I enter?

Entries are open! https://www.entrycentral.com/PODFatherStirling10kandfunruns .

Entries close Sunday 27 August for the 10k and Sunday 3 September for the 2km and 3.5km fun runs.

Where do I get further information and my number?

All entrants will receive a confirmation email once entries are closed, and will be able to check the entrants’ list on the website. Numbers will be sent out in advance of the race. Those who enter very close to the race will be able to pick up their packs on the day.

When is it?

All the races are on Sunday 10 September 2023: both Fun Runs start at 9.20 and the 10k starts at 10.15.

How do I find the car park and start?

The race starts and finishes at The Peak at Stirling Sports Village in Stirling. The nearest postcode to the start and car park is FK7 7UJ. If you’re using What Three Words, it’s ///ironic.sentences.switched

There is ample parking at Forthbank Stadium, beside the start, and traffic marshals will be in attendance to direct you. Please use designated parking area. Runners are advised not to use Morrison’s supermarket car park and should not park on the clearway at The Peak.

There are a number of electric charging points close by at Forthbank Stadium and at both Stirling Retail Park park and ride (800m from start/finish) and a large number near The Vue Cinema just after the 1km mark.

Do you have to be a Club runner to enter the 10k?

No, definitely not! The race is open to anyone aged 15 or over.

Is it a tough course?

No – the course is flat and fast – ideal for first time 10k runners, or those of you looking for an improved time.

Can I wear headphones?

To ensure that participants can hear traffic noise and instructions from marshals, we do not allow the wearing of headphones except bone-conduction headphones.

Do I have to enter before the race?

Yes – entry details are above. Make sure you get your entry in early!

Where does the 10km course go?

Past results