Welcome to the 3rd Kelpies Half Marathon 26th Sept 2026,  Venue – Helix Park, Falkirk 

The Kelpies Team are excited to bring you the 3rd Kelpies Half Marathon event. As before the Start & finish will be at the Kelpies and then you will run across the Firth of Forth twice using the Clackmannanshire Bridge (built in 2008) and then back over the Kincardine Bridge ( built in 1932).

This year we are pleased to announce we halve also teamed up with Maggie’s Forth Valley to raise funds for a brilliant cause. Maggie’s volunteers will be around on the day so please visit them next to registration.

This event is an ideal race for seasoned and new runners!

Timings – Itinerary (provisional times – subject to change) – You can see any race updates or posts nearer the time on https://www.facebook.com/KelpiesHalf/

Registration –

Thursday 24th Sept 5pm till 8pm @ ForthValley College, Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, FK29AD

Friday 25th Sept 4pm till 6pm In the gazebos on the grass approaching the Kelpies.

Saturday 26th Sept 07.15 to 08.30 am – In the gazebos on the grass approaching the Kelpies.

8.35 am Half Marathon Runners make their way to the start line.

8.40 am warm up / Half Marathon race start time at 8.45 am / Prize Giving 11.15 am.

Our proposed cut off is 2hrs 30 mins after which marshals may start taking down signage and parts of the course and the finish area as runners are finishing.

We hope you enjoy the 3rd Kelpies Half Marathon