The route
The 7 mile race takes place within the carron valley forestry which is located off the B818 Fintry to Denny road in Stirlingshire. Parking is available although you may require to pay up to £4, depending on where you choose to park. Thanks to Clan Ranald, Duncarron Fort car park will be available and is free. The race starts near the main car park within the carron valley forestry site. The route follows undulating forestry tracks before turning up the hill towards the Meikle Bin. We don't ask that you run to the top of Meikle Bin, but instead veer left to the top of the track (take a moment to turn and notice the great view!) before heading along a tree-lined section before twisting back down towards the carron reservoir and on to the finish back where you started!
(The route may change slightly from the image shown in purple)
Entry
The race is managed under UK Athletics rules. It is a Scottish Athletics Licensed event. Entry costs £18 (£15 for SAL members) which will be shared between Alzheimer Scotland and Ochils Mountain Rescue Team. Entry is via www.entrycentral.com with entry opening at 8pm on Monday 27th August 2026. Race
entry is limited to 200 runners.
Registration
The registration area will be near the main
car park. It will be sign posted and is situated a short walk from the car park. Registration will be open from 7:30am and will close 15 minutes before the start
of the race at 9am. It is approximately 100m from registration to the race start. There are lots of lovely paths available for warm up. Public toilets are situated close
to the car park and registration areas.
The Story
My dad, Tom Robb lived and farmed near the Carron Valley for over 50 years. In later life he developed Alzheimer's disease, a form of dementia. In August 2012 he went for a walk and was last seen at the Carron Valley Forestry. Despite extensive searches by family, friends, mountain rescue teams and the police, he has never been found.
* The family are extremely grateful that dad's body was found in September 2025 and we were able to lay him to rest *.
The Tom Robb Memorial Trail Race will take place on Saturday 22nd August 2026 to give thanks that dad's body was found and to raise funds for Alzheimer Scotland and Ochils mountain rescue team to support the amazing work they do.
