Over 350 runners took part in the annual Strathcarron Hospice 10K on Sunday raising over £71,500 for the charity – with donations still coming in!

The event saw the runners set off on a crisp morning from Denny High School to the sounds of the Piping Bairn, cheered on by Sapphire Cheer and Dance and motivational music from Central FM and Stirling Rock Choir.

Kerry Deegan, Events and Challenges Fundraising Officer for Strathcarron Hospice, said: “We are so grateful to all who took part and to those who made the event possible! We couldn't hold our events like this without the support from our local community so a special thanks must go to all of our runners, incredible marshals who kept spirits high around the route, our staff and volunteers.

“A special thanks goes to our mascot Ron who kept everyone entertained on the day!

“Massive congratulations to all our prize winners on the day.

“The money raised will go towards the vital work of the Hospice providing support services to end of life and palliative care patients and their families within our communities.

“A huge thank you to support from sponsors Lightways Contractors Ltd, Class One Traffic Management, Western Toyota Stirling and Life Fit Wellness.

“Fantastic support in kind came from a range of local businesses including Bryans Coaches, Denny High School, Falkirk Council, Police Scotland, Rebecca Galbraith, 103.1 Central FM, Sapphire Cheer & Dance and PipingBairn, Hank Marvin Snack van, Morrisons Stirling, Asda Grangemouth & Stenhousemuir, Sainsbury's Denny and Highland Spring, Brakes and Corona Photographic.

“This community corporate support is vital - the event would not have been possible without any of you!”

IN MEMORY 

First time runner Muriel Hanlon ran in memory of her brother in law Andrew. She said: “The care Andrew got at the Hospice was phenomenal and I will never forget it. The is the first time I have ran for Strathcarron and it won’t be the last.”

Muriel

Runner Sally Stovell from Stirling, who came first in the women’s over 45 category with a time of 48.13 minutes, said: “I have taken part in the Strathcarron 10k on a few occasions now. I have many friends who have had relatives in Strathcarron and I know what a superb special place and invaluable resource it is for the local community.

“It is a privilege to be able to run and raise money for all the hospice patients and their relatives who are battling their own race and one they'll never win.

“It’s such a well organised event, with a great atmosphere and a challenging course. An awesome event and an extremely worthy cause. Thank you Strathcarron for all you do.”

Sally 

Bill Keith, from Cumbernauld, ran in memory of his wife. He said: “My wife was cared for by the hospice for five weeks before she fell asleep. I have a target to raise as much as I can for them and will do everything I can to support them. I have done a zip slide across the Clyde, Kerala trek and this is my second 10K for the Hospice.”

Bill

Congratulations to 10K winning runner Craig Martin with a time of 35.16 minutes.

Register interest for our 2026 10K here: https://www.strathcarronhospice.net/forms/strathcarron-10k-2026-register-your-interest

View more photos from the event from our official photographer Corona Photographic Facebook  

Thanks to David Hanlon for contributing these additional images STRATHCARRON 10K | Flickr - 

Published 12.00pm 13 October 2025

Updated 15 October 2025