 It was announced on 9 October 2019 at a press conference attended by Callum Hawkins (who had flown in from Doha after finishing 4th in the World Athletics Championships Marathon) that the Stirling Scottish Marathon would be returning in 2020 Organised by Classic Run Events, the new look marathon will take place on 11 October 2020.The weekend festival of running also includes a half marathon and a corporate relay (team of four) on the same day, with a 5km, Family Mile and Junior 3km Run events plus Sportside "Come and Try" sports arena organised on the Saturday.A "Marathon Expo" is to be held on 9 and 10 October in the Albert Halls, Stirling.