Central AC is delighted to welcome you to the 2026 running of the Podfather Stirling 10k, along with two fun run events – a 2k for ages 5-9 year olds and a 3.5k for ages 10-14 year olds. 

Entries for all 3 events are open on EntryCentral.

50p from each entry will be donated to our charity partner the Beatson Cancer Charity. 

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

The event

Run on our traditional course, our super fast route offers fantastic views of Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument and the Ochil Hills. Each year we see a large number of finishers running their personal bests and that makes the race very attractive to runners from all over Scotland! Despite the super fast times recorded each year, our race is not only for the speedy runners! It doesn’t matter if you run 30mins or 1h30mins, 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.

We had a fantastic event in 2025 with the race being sold out with a record entry. We offered a whole range of race day features for our runners and we received great feedback after the event, so we have brought them back again this year!  Some features for 2026 include:

• Pacers to 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60mins – easily identifiable by carrying a flag with target time.
• A piper at the most scenic part of the course as you approach Wallace Monument.
• Cheerleading squad suppporting our runners at 1.5k and 8.5k.
• Music on the course.
• FREE pre and post race massage at the start/finish area.
• Clock at half-way for 5k split time.
• Goody bag to all finishers
• Instructor-led warm up
• Bouncy castles and face painting to keep kids entertained! 

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 33:09).
• Age group prizes for U20, V40, V50, V60 and V70.
• First male and female teams.

2k and 3.5k Fun Runs

Our 2k fun run is for ages 5 to 9 and will start at 9.20am. The fun run is an out and back and follows the 10k route to the 1km mark where runners turn and head back in to the finish.

Our 3.5k fun run is for ages 10 to 14 and 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 again 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 youngsters on the day, just no dipping at the finish line! There is no need for adults to sign up.

All finishers will receive a goody bag. 

When is it?

All the races are on Sunday 6 September 2026: both Fun Runs start at 9.20 and the 10k starts at 10.15.

How do I get there?

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 parking at both Forthbank Stadium and St Modan’s High School and traffic marshals will be in attendance to direct you. These car parks are likely to fill up so once they are full parking can be found in Stirling Retail Park which is a short walk from the start. Traffic marshals will again direct to this area.

Stirling’s bus station and railway station are near the course and about 1 mile from the start and finish.

There are a number of electric charging points close by, including at Springkerse Industrial Estate (FK7 7UW), Stirling Retail Park park and ride (800m from start/finish – FK7 7TL) and Forthside Park and Ride (just after the 1km mark – FK8 1QZ).

Runners are advised not to use Morrison’s supermarket car park and should not park on the clearway at The Peak.

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.

Can I wear headphones?

As our run is on roads that are not fully closed ONLY BONE CONDUCTING HEADPHONES ARE PERMITTED. This is to ensure that participants can hear traffic noise and instructions from marshals.

Do I have to enter before the race?

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

Can I run with a buggy or with a dog?

Sorry, but for the safety of all participants, we do not allow runners to run with a buggy or a dog.