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New Stirling Scottish Marathon set for spring 2017
- Updated: May 24, 2016
Elite distance running in Scotland is on an upward trajectory and the future of the sport north of the border continues to look bright as a major new spring marathon has been announced for Stirling in 2017.
Stirling, in the heart of Scotland, will be the location for the debut event in the newly-formed Great Run British Marathon Series. Organised by The Great Run Company, the Stirling Scottish Marathon features alongside the recently-launched Birmingham International Marathon, which will take place in October 2017, with a third marathon in the series set to be unveiled in the near future.
The Scotland event, supported by Scottish Athletics and Stirling Council, will take place on May 21, 2017. Starting west of the city at Blair Drummond Safari Park, the route will wind through the stunning Stirlingshire countryside and pass historic landmarks including Doune Castle, the National Wallace Monument and Bridge of Allan before finishing beneath the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle.
Starting out with an undulating first five miles, the remainder of the course is set to be fast and suitable for all abilities from elite runners through to first-time joggers.
“This is an opportunity to be part of something big – the first marathon in our Great Run British Marathon Series,” said Mark Hollinshead, …
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