Sunday, December 6, 2026
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A festive 2.5 km dash that sets off from Stirling Distillery and winds through some of the city's historic roads before returning runners to the distillery door. It is a short, sociable and costume-friendly outing open to everyone aged 5 and over.
Start and finish at Stirling Distillery on Lower Castlehill
Route through Stirling's historic streets
Finish line party inside the distillery with food, drinks and live music
Festive costumes encouraged along the whole route
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Stirling Distillery, Lower Castlehill, Stirling
Stirling Distillery, Lower Castlehill, Stirling
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What you get
Finisher medal
A Stirling Winter Gin and ginger ale for every finisher (soft drinks for under-18s and drivers)
Finisher medal that doubles as a Christmas bauble
The male and female race winners each pick a bottle of gin from the distillery shop
Post-race party inside the distillery with food, drinks and live music
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Food vendors
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Before you enter
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The race is open to anyone aged 5 and over. Children aged 5 to 11 must run with an adult.
All profits go to Strathcarron Hospice, an independent hospice that provides specialist palliative and end of life care free of charge across Forth Valley, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth.
Festive costumes are encouraged but not compulsory. Anyone without one can buy a Santa or elf suit from the Strathcarron team at the distillery for £5.
Yes. Once the last Santa is home the party moves inside the distillery, with food, drinks and live music celebrating the distillery's new partnership with Lumo.
The event is organised by Stirling Distillery, with the organiser contact listed as Kathryn Holm. It is supported by Stirling Running and Lumo.
Stirling, United Kingdom
Sunday, December 6, 2026
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