Course

The race is run over a 6.5-mile/10.5km (= quarter marathon) flat, mixed-terrain course, combining trail, tarmac, and road sections. The route is generally fast underfoot, in most conditions road shoes should be acceptable, although trail shoes may be more suitable if the course is particularly wet.

The race begins in Cambus village and opens with an anti-clockwise loop along the banks of the River Forth, following scenic trail paths around the surrounding farmland before returning towards the start area on tarmac path, passing back through the village.

A water station with cups will be available at this point.

Runners will then continue onto a clockwise loop, passing Cambus Pools Nature Reserve, through Blackgrange, past Diageo, and over the railway level crossing, before heading back to the finish via the old A907 and Cambus Cycle Path.

Important Safety Information

Please note that the course is not closed to traffic and remains open to the public throughout the event. We therefore ask all runners to take extra care and be mindful of other road and path users at all times.

Marshals will be positioned at all major road crossings and at the railway level crossing. All runners must follow marshal instructions at all times. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

As this is an open course, runners do not have right of way. Please be courteous, sensible, and respectful when passing members of the public.

Finally, we ask all participants to help us protect the local environment by ensuring that no litter is dropped anywhere on the course.

Rules and permits

The event is held Under UK Athletics Rules and scottishathletics Licence.

Strictly NO DOGS are allowed in the race, without exception.

Entry and registration

Entry to the event will close on 13th August 2026.

Runners must be at least 16 years of age (on race day) and must not run unless medically fit to do so. Entry is at competitor’s own risk and participants accept that no person(s) or organisation(s) will be held responsible for any accident, injury, or loss to a competitor or to their property, prior to, during, or after the event. The organisers reserve the right to alter the arrangements and conditions should circumstances require. Competitors agree that results with names, times and positions can be published. Competitors consent to any official event photographers taking photographs, and the publication of those photographs for promotional uses. (We do not guarantee an official event photographer will be at the event)

Entrants must complete registration and collect race numbers by 9.45am on the morning of the race. The race has a limit of 200 runners.  There are limited changing facilities so we suggest you come "ready to run".  There are no showers. 

If the race is postponed for circumstances outside our control we will try to reschedule.  No refunds will be given, but you are able to transfer to another runner until entries close.

On The Day Entries Available

As is the tradition with the Cambus Quarter race on the day entries will be accepted. The on the day entry fee is £26 full price discounted to £23 for Scottish Athletics affiliates. If you wish to take up this option please (i) arrive at registration in good time (between 8.45 and 9.30am), (ii) bring the exact money for the fee to be paid, and (iii) if you have Scottish Athletic affiliation (SAA) and wish to pay the reduced fee then please bring proof of your current (SAA) membership and your affiliation number. 

Ample parking is available adjacent to the race registration (Cambus Bowling Club). The car park is generously provided by Diageo, please observe their reverse parking protocol. 

First Aid facilities will be available

Race start and timing

Race start is at 10.15am (approx) in Cambus village. Race brief will be at approx 10:00 am (times are subject to change and if these change before race day we will email all runners)

Further information

Course information at Wee County Harriers, The Cambus Quarter or email the race organiser. 

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

Male: 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Female: 1st, 2nd and 3rd. 

All runners will receive a race souvenir at the end.

Refreshments

Water and cups will be provided on the course at the halfway/end point. Refreshments will be available at Cambus Bowling Club after the event.

Results

After the race, results will be available at Scottish Athletics and Wee County Harriers

Thanks

The Wee County Harriers gratefully acknowledge the support of Diageo, Cambus Bowling Club, Clackmannanshire Council and Drew & Rosie Mclaren (local farmers)