“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?
William Wallace running festival
Date: 11th October 2025
Venue: Stirling Sports Village, Stirling
The Start & finish area for all events will be at the Stirling County Cricket Ground within the Stirling Sports Village
Choose Your Battle
Iconic routes through the beautiful picturesque countryside of Scotland.
Find yourself immersed in the Scottish countryside, passing iconic landmarks.
Join us to create your moment in history.
William Wallace Ultra – 70km
Solos, Relay teams of 3 or 6
3 or 6 Relay Stage changeovers and 5 Aid stations
The longest event of the festival – a spectacular 70km loop of historic Stirling. Starting in view of Wallace Monument, and under the shadows of the Ochil Hills, you will then weave your way past the Battle of Bannockburn, climb into the Campsie Fells and Lewis Hill high above North Third Reservoir, before heading through Kings Park – once the hunting ground of royalty – and past Kings Knott ancient gardens. You’ll head up over the Stirling Castle with views over the River Forth, past Kier Estate where the SAS founder Sir David Stirling once lived, through the market village of Bridge of Allan rising to Cockburn Reservoir and into the Ochil Hills. Going through Jerah Forrest and returning via the protected village of Blairlogie, Wallace Monument, Cambuskenneth Abbey and the riverside path. It will be an unforgettable journey!
10KM results
William Wallace Ultra – 50km
Solos, Relay teams of 3 or 6
3 or 6 Relay Stage changeovers and 5 Aid stations
An awesome loop of historic Stirling. Starting in view of the Wallace Monument, and under the shadow of the Ochil Hills, you will then weave your way past the Battle Of Bannockburn, Kings Park – once the hunting ground of royalty – and Kings Knott ancient gardens. Before going up to the imposing Stirling castle with views over the River Forth, past Keir Estate where the SAS founder Sir David Stirling once lived, through the market village of Bridge of Allan rising to Cockburn Reservoir. You will then return via the iconic Wallace Monument, Cambuskenneth Abbey and the riverside path. It will be an unforgettable journey!
50KM results
70KM & 50KM Stages
Establish your dream team of 3 or 6 and take in these amazing views
Stage 1 – Battle of Bannockburn –
Changeover 1 – Battle of Bannockburn Heritage Centre
Stage 2 – King Robert The Bruce –
Changeover 2 – Torbrex, Stirling High School
Stage 3 – Stirling Castle –
Changeover 3 – The Highland Gate, Drip Road
Stage 4 – Mary Queen Of Scots –
Changeover 4 – Bridge of Allan Fire Station, Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan
Stage 5 – Wallace Monument –
Changeover 5 – Wallace Monument, Car Park
Stage 6 – Freedom –
Finish – Stirling Cricket club – Royal Stewart Way, Stirling Sports Village
Braveheart 10KM
A flat, out and back, route starting in view of Wallace Monument and under the shadows of the Ochil Hills. The route takes you alongside the River Forth where you will traverse over the Stirling Old Bridge – rebuilt many times after fierce battles it is best-known for the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297 where Sir William Wallace and Andrew Moray defeated English forces. Follow in the footsteps of icons and create your own moment in history.
10KM results
Wallace Warriors
1 Mile fun run
A traffic free flat run to let our young warriors release lots of energy as they too get to experience the same start and finish line as those in the other festival events, creating tall tales of daring doo and their own piece of history.
1 Mile results
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For more castles and battlefields, gardens and glens, islands and wildlife – why not join or visit the National Trust for Scotland
Bannockburn - National Trust for Scotland
Immerse yourself in the award-winning Battle of Bannockburn experience as you witness a digitally re-created version of the battle, up close. Find out how warriors, pages, knights and civilians on either side of the conflict became involved and what role they played.
The National Wallace Monument
The National Wallace Monument is one of Scotland’s most distinctive landmarks. Visit and learn about the famous Scottish warrior, Sir William Wallace. Experience panoramic views across Stirling.
Stirling Castle
Stirling is one of Scotland’s greatest stone castles – an icon integral to how we understand the nation’s story. The castle peaked in importance in the 1500s, but its volcanic crag has been fortified since ancient times.