Road closures, parking restrictions and travel advice for the morning of the Alloa Half Marathon.
The 43rd Alloa Half Marathon will take place on Sunday 21 March 2027, with approximately 2,500 runners expected to take part in the 13.1-mile race through Alloa and the Hillfoots.
The race starts and finishes at Lornshill Academy and travels through Alloa, Sauchie, Fishcross, Tillicoultry, Alva, Menstrie and Tullibody.
To allow the event to take place safely, a number of temporary road closures, parking restrictions and traffic-management measures will be required on the morning of the race.
We appreciate that an event of this size inevitably causes some disruption. We work closely with Clackmannanshire Council, our professional traffic-management contractor, Police Scotland, emergency services and other partners to keep that disruption to a minimum and reopen roads as quickly and safely as possible.
Please plan journeys in advance if you are travelling around Clackmannanshire on the morning of Sunday 21 March.
Roads will reopen progressively once the final runners have safely cleared each section.
Important – provisional timings.
The road closure information on this page represents the planned 2027 traffic-management arrangements and remains subject to final approval by Clackmannanshire Council.
Final confirmed road closures and timings will be published here before race day.
The 13.1-mile course starts at Lornshill Academy before travelling through Alloa and Sauchie towards Fishcross and the Hillfoots.
Runners then travel through Tillicoultry, Alva and Menstrie before turning towards Tullibody and returning to the finish at Lornshill Academy.
Tap the map to open it full-screen and zoom in to check whether your home, business or planned journey is close to the race route.
The following timings are provided as a guide to help residents plan ahead.
Roads will be reopened progressively as soon as it is safe to do so. This means a road may reopen before the advertised end time once the final runner and race safety vehicles have passed.
Approximately 7:00am–1:00pm
Restrictions will be in place around the race start and finish at Lornshill Academy.
The area will be particularly busy between approximately 8:00am and 9:30am, when runners are arriving and the race is starting.
Please avoid the immediate Lornshill Academy area unless you need access.
Approximately 8:00am–10:00am
Rolling road closures will be used while the main field of runners leaves Alloa.
Roads affected include sections of:
These are primarily rolling closures and will reopen behind the race when it is safe to do so.
Approximately 8:00am–11:00am
Northbound traffic restrictions are expected along sections of the A908 through:
Additional temporary turning restrictions may apply to side roads joining the race route.
Where possible, traffic travelling in the opposite direction will continue to operate.
Approximately 8:00am–11:30am
The A908 between Fishcross and Devonside is expected to be closed in both directions while runners use this section of the course.
Diversions will be signposted.
Approximately 9:00am–11:00am
A short section of The Glen is expected to be closed to northbound traffic.
Alternative routes will be signposted.
Approximately 9:00am–12:30pm
Traffic restrictions will be required along sections of the A91 while runners travel through the Hillfoots.
Residents should expect delays around:
Access arrangements and diversions will be clearly signposted on the day.
Approximately 9:00am–12:30pm
The C101 between Menstrie and Muirside Roundabout is expected to be closed while runners travel towards Tullibody.
The Menstrie Road section between Muirside Roundabout and the B9096 will also be affected.
Approximately 9:00am–12:30pm
Traffic restrictions will operate around:
Resident access arrangements will be maintained where it is safe and operationally possible.
The Alloa Half Marathon covers 13.1 miles and runners naturally become more spread out as the race progresses.
Rather than closing the entire route for the whole morning, we use a combination of fixed and rolling road closures. Where possible, roads are reopened progressively behind the race.
A marked race/reopening vehicle will follow the final runners and road sections will only be released once the traffic-management team confirms that it is safe to do so.
Please do not assume that a road is open simply because runners appear to have passed. Follow traffic-management signs and instructions from authorised traffic-management personnel.
Temporary no waiting and no loading restrictions will be introduced on parts of the course.
These restrictions are necessary to keep the running route clear and provide sufficient space for runners, emergency vehicles and event operations.
Temporary signs and/or cones will be installed before the event.
Please check temporary signage in your street during the days immediately before the event.
If temporary parking restrictions apply, please move your vehicle before the restriction begins.
Where possible, we strongly recommend parking away from the race route on Saturday evening if you know you will need to use your vehicle on Sunday morning.
Please do not move cones, barriers or traffic-management equipment.
This depends on where you live and whether runners are actively using that section of road.
Where it can be done safely, traffic-management personnel will try to assist residents. However, vehicle movements cannot be permitted across an active race route where doing so would put runners, residents or other road users at risk.
If you know you need to travel during the race, the easiest option is to move your vehicle to a road outside the closure area before the restrictions begin.
Please allow additional time for your journey.
Alternative routes will remain available during the race. Depending on your starting point and destination, these may include:
Via Coalsnaughton and the alternative signed route towards Stirling.
Routes via Coalsnaughton and Forestmill will remain available from appropriate areas.
Alternative routes via Lydgate, Devon Road and Alloa Park Drive may be available.
Please follow the temporary yellow diversion signs on race morning rather than relying entirely on sat-nav. Google Maps, Waze and in-car navigation systems may not immediately recognise temporary race-day restrictions.
Special temporary arrangements may be introduced around Henry Street, Alva, allowing vehicles to access and exit the area with care while the race is taking place.
Please follow temporary signage and instructions from traffic-management personnel.
Emergency-service access is maintained throughout the event.
Our traffic-management and event-control teams work with the emergency services so that emergency vehicles can be accommodated if required.
If you have a genuine emergency, call 999 or 112 as normal. Do not delay calling the emergency services because you are concerned about a road closure.
If you receive scheduled care at home, have an essential medical appointment or know that an essential service needs access to your property on race morning, please plan ahead where possible.
We recommend informing carers, family members, delivery services or other essential visitors that the Alloa Half Marathon is taking place and that temporary road restrictions will be operating.
Where an appointment can be moved outside the main race period, this may make access considerably easier.
Some local bus services may be diverted or delayed while road closures are in operation.
If you normally use a bus route that travels through Alloa, Sauchie, Tillicoultry, Alva, Menstrie or Tullibody, please check with your bus operator before travelling.
Allow additional journey time on race morning.
Businesses along or close to the race route can remain open. However, vehicle access and deliveries may be affected while road closures are active.
We recommend that businesses:
The event attracts thousands of runners, spectators and volunteers into Clackmannanshire, and we encourage participants and spectators to support local businesses while they are here.
Pedestrian access will generally be maintained. However, please take additional care when crossing the race route.
At busy points, marshals may ask pedestrians to wait briefly while groups of runners pass.
Please never walk out into the path of runners and keep children and pets under close supervision near the course.
Please keep dogs under control and preferably on a short lead when close to the race route.
Thousands of runners may pass some locations in a relatively short period, which can be unusual or stressful for animals.
Please don’t allow extendable leads to stretch across the running route.
Cyclists should not ride through an active road closure or attempt to cycle against the flow of runners.
If your normal route crosses the race course, please follow instructions from traffic-management staff and marshals.
You may be asked to dismount and wait briefly until it is safe to cross.
If you are expecting a delivery, taxi or private-hire vehicle on race morning, please make the driver aware that road closures are operating.
Drivers may need to use an alternative route or arrange a safe collection/drop-off point outside the closure.
The closures are necessary to safely accommodate approximately 2,500 runners taking part in the Alloa Half Marathon.
Closing and controlling sections of road protects:
We deliberately use rolling closures and progressive reopening wherever possible to reduce the amount of time individual communities are affected.
The Alloa Half Marathon has been part of Clackmannanshire since 1984 and is organised by Alloa Round Table. It isn’t operated simply as a commercial running event.
Money raised through the Half Marathon helps Alloa Round Table support charities, schools, sports clubs, community organisations, individuals and good causes throughout the local area.
Since the event began, more than £1 million has been raised for good causes.
We recognise that the race causes inconvenience for some residents for a few hours each year, and we are extremely grateful for the patience and support shown by communities along the route.
If you’re not travelling on race morning, we’d love to see you supporting the runners.
One of the things that makes the Alloa Half Marathon special is the support runners receive as they travel through the local communities.
Whether you’re in Sauchie, Fishcross, Tillicoultry, Alva, Menstrie, Tullibody or Alloa, come outside, make some noise and give the runners some encouragement.
For many of the people taking part, completing 13.1 miles is a huge personal achievement – and a bit of local support can make a massive difference when the legs start getting tired!
We recommend that residents who may be affected:
Final road closures are authorised by Clackmannanshire Council through the appropriate Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders.
Once the 2027 orders have been confirmed, this page will be updated with the final closure times, maps and diversion arrangements.
Resident diversion routes map – published before race dayIf you live or operate a business on the route and have a specific concern about access during the race, please contact the Alloa Half Marathon team before race weekend.
Email: admin@alloahalfmarathon.co.uk
Please include:
This gives the event team the best opportunity to check the traffic-management plan and advise you before race day.
The Alloa Half Marathon is run by volunteers, with proceeds supporting good causes across Clackmannanshire. If you’d like to support what we’re doing with a donation, please get in touch using the form below and the team will come back to you.
Putting approximately 2,500 runners onto a 13.1-mile road course inevitably creates some disruption.
We know road closures can be frustrating, particularly for residents living directly on the route, and we genuinely appreciate your patience.
The Alloa Half Marathon has been part of the community for more than four decades. The support shown by residents along the route is a huge part of what makes the event special.
Thank you for helping us deliver a safe Alloa Half Marathon – and for helping us continue raising money for good causes across our community.
