# Event Details

- **Event Name**: William Wallace Running Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: “Follow in the Footsteps of Legends”

Step onto Scotland’s most storied battlefields, where warriors once fought for freedom, and take on your own epic challenge! Are you ready to take the field?

The William Wallace Running Festival is the combined forces of Peter Ness, an experienced Race Director and owner of Scurry Events, and Gregg, Craig and Graham Coull of the family operated You Can Sport, the leading event announcing and endurance sports coaching business based in the City of Stirling.

MND Scotland is the official charity partner for the William Wallace Running Festival. Funds raised through this partnership will support MND Scotland’s range of support services, including financial assistance, counselling, bereavement support, policy and advocacy, and vital research into finding effective treatments and ultimately a cure for MND.

The Challenges:
The William Wallace Running Festival offers Iconic routes through the beautiful, picturesque countryside of Scotland. Find yourself immersed in the Scottish countryside, passing iconic landmarks:

- Ultra 70km: a spectacular 70km loop of Ochil Hills, Bannockburn, Campsie Fells, Lewis Hill, Stirling Castle, Bridge of Allan, Cockburn Reservoir, Jerah Forest, Blairlogie, Wallace Monument, and Cambuskenneth Abbey. This challenge is available for solo runners or relay teams of 3 or 6, with 3 or 6 relay stage changeovers, and 5 aid stations throughout the course.

- Ultra 50km: journey past the Ochil Hills, Bannockburn, Kings Park and ancient gardens. Visit the impressive Stirling Castle overlooking the River Forth and continue through Keir Estate and Bridge of Allan village to Cockburn Reservoir. Return via Wallace Monument, Cambuskenneth Abbey and the riverside path. Available for solo runners or relay teams of 3 or 6, with 3 or 6 relay stage changeovers and 5 aid stations.

- Braveheart 10km: A flat riverside route by Wallace Monument and Ochil Hills, crossing historic Stirling Old Bridge—site of Wallace’s 1297 victory. Follow in the footsteps of legends and create your own moment in history.

- The Wallace Warriors challenge is a 1mile, traffic-free, flat route designed for young warriors, those with accessibility needs, or those who use wheelchairs.  Wallace Warriors can experience the same start and finish line as those in other festival events.

Entry Benefits:
- MND Scotland technical tshirt
- Digital Fundraising Guide including printable sponsorship form
- Help to set up an online sponsorship page with JustGiving

Charity Places:
If you would like to take advantage of one of our charity places, please get in touch by emailing: fundraising@mndscotland.org.uk

https://mndscotland.org.uk/events/william-wallace-running-festival/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stirling/william-wallace-running-festival/200030396242137
- **Event Categories**: festivals, sports, charities, nonprofit, contests, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Stirling
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Stirling Sports Village, Stirling
- **lat**: 56.11843
- **long**: -3.93037
- **full address**: Stirling Sports Village, Stirling, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is William Wallace Running Festival being held?
  - **A:** William Wallace Running Festival takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am at Stirling Sports Village, Stirling, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing William Wallace Running Festival?
  - **A:** William Wallace Running Festival is organized by MND Scotland.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** William Wallace Running Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stirling, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If William Wallace Running Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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