The Maverick Ochil Hills Trail 2026
Saturday 8 August 2026 | Airthrey Castle, Stirling
Celebrating the Ochils, this trail running experience offers all levels of running terrain and difficulty across five distances, from a forest trail 5k, a fast trail marathon and 50k that offers all of the best mix of forest and fell running. Starting at the University of Stirling, run out through Hermitage Wood and Black Hill, along undulating open trails, with the Ochils as your distant viewpoint.
For those running the longer distances, get ready for some exciting climbs and fell trails as you enter the Ochil Hills. Working closely with local partners such as the University, Mountain Rescue, and Future Forest Charity, we'll celebrate the local community and the vast hills of the Ochils. We would like to also thank the Kippendavie Group Trust for sharing these beautiful trails with our running community.
Entry Price
Enter any 3 races from any series, or 3 entries into this event, and get 20% off
Ultra
Distance: 52.8 km
Elevation: +2071 m- $122.70/pp
Marathon
Distance: 42 kmElevation: +1357 m- $108.91/pp
Half Marathon
Distance: 28 kmElevation: +999 m- $67.55/pp
Middle
Distance: 10 kmElevation: +362 m- $53.77/pp
Short
Distance: 5 kmElevation: +161 m- $34.46/pp
Online entry closes on Tuesday, 4th August 2026 at 11:00am. On the day entries will be available if the event is not sold out.
All entries are subject to a small booking fee.
Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Due to the likely hot weather at this time of year, no dogs will be allowed to take part in this event.
Sign up for Free!
You can enter the 50k Ultra route for free if you pledge to raise £250 or more for Alzheimer's Research UK. All you have to do is click the button below to register with ARUK, set up your fundraising page and receive your first donation. After that, you'll be sent a code to sign up for the 50k Ultra route for free.
There is a limited number of free places that will be awarded on a first come first serve basis.
By taking part, you’re not just running – you’re helping bring us closer to finding a cure for dementia.
The Routes
Choose your route carefully. The distance and elevation gain should give you some indication as to how easy/hard each route is, as well as showing you where the tougher climbs are.
Official Retail Partner of Maverick Race
Pro:Direct Running and Maverick Race are collaboratively working together to bring a curated and guided range of the best Trail running products to Maverick runners. With Trail races varying in distances from 5 km up to 102 km, whether you are new to Trail or an experienced Ultra runner, Pro:Direct Running has a substantial selection of footwear, clothing, accessories and nutrition for whatever your needs across these distances and trail terrains.
What you get
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CUT OFF POINTS & TIMES
Cut off times are as follows. These apply to the 50k Ultra & Marathon race and are in place for your safety. If you do not get to these points in time you will have to be collected as we don’t believe you will finish the route in time. The below cut off times allow you to complete the distance in 9hrs. Your Safety is our Priority.
Start: Airthrey Castle (0km) 08:30
Outpost 1: (12.5km) 10:20
Outpost 2: (17.5km), 11:05
Outpost 3: (29km), 13:00
Outpost 4: (34km - Marathon) 45km - Ultra) 16:10
Finish: Airthrey Castle (42km / 52km), 17:30
OUTPOSTS
The outposts are designed to act as a top up for what you are already carrying. There will be a range of sweet & savoury snacks (fruit, cake, crisps) as well as gels and electrolyte drink.
PLASTIC FREE
In an effort to keep our trails clean and preserve the nature around us, we’re aiming to keep our outposts cup-free. Please bring a cup or bottle to refill. Speed Cups are available to purchase at each event and online.
HEADPHONES
We strongly recommend not wearing headphones at this event, but if you do want to listen to your tunes whilst on the trials, we recommend bone conduction headphones.
TRANSFERS
If you need to transfer out from this event, you can do this via your Let's Do This account. You can't transfer if the event has sold out. The last day to transfer out of an event is the Monday before event day (5 days before the event). Please refer to our Terms & Conditions to read more about Transfers.
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Essential Items
PLEASE PACK:
We strongly recommend that ALL runners, regardless of route, carry at least 1 litre of water, a raincoat, a foil blanket & a mobile phone.
These items are mandatory for Ultra and Marathon routes
Waterproof jacket
Mobile phone (in case of emergency)
800 Calories (equivalent of 2 bars and 2 gels)
Minimum of 1 litre of water
Self adhesive elastic bandage
Whistle
Foil blanket
Hat or buff
A re-usable cup
GPX of the route (on watch or phone (IOS / Android)
Getting to the Race
By Car
Car parking on event day is free of charge
w3w: verve.woof.tested is a short walk to the event village
Car parking on event day is free of charge
w3w: verve.woof.tested is a short walk to the event village
By Train
The nearest train station is Stirling.
The UniLink bus service goes from Stance A in the bus station (opposite the train station) and takes approx 15 minutes to the University.
The nearest train station is Stirling.
The UniLink bus service goes from Stance A in the bus station (opposite the train station) and takes approx 15 minutes to the University.
By Taxi
Stirling Taxis 01786 343434
Approx 10 minutes from the train station.
Please note it will not be possible to drive up to the event village. We advise getting dropped at the sports centre on the campus and walking.
Stirling Taxis 01786 343434
Approx 10 minutes from the train station.
Please note it will not be possible to drive up to the event village. We advise getting dropped at the sports centre on the campus and walking.
