Dunbar 10 Mile Multi-Terrain Race

Please note that the entries for this race are now open. This will take place on Saturday 3rd October 2015 at 11:00 am. The event is open to runners aged 17 or over on the day of the race.

Details and online entry is available at ENTRY CENTRAL (Click here).

Updated Club Championship Scores

I've updated the Club Championship scores - not least because I now understand how the scoring works!

I had been under the misapprehension that 5k handicap wins, marshalling, ultras, etc were on top of the scores for your best 8 races, but that is not the case.  Those only count (cumulatively per category) as a "race", if they would make it into your best 8.  So, for example, if you had 6 marshalling points, those would count towards your overall score if you'd done 7 or fewer actual races, or the 6 points were better than the score for one of your 8 best actual races.  The marathon ladder, and the two ParkRun ladders count as "actual races".  Clear?! Good!

Results here

Thanks
Nick

Linlithgow 10K and Junior Fun Run

This years Linlithgow 10K and Junior Fun Run will be held on 20th September at 14:30. There are still places available in both races, which take in the sights of the historic town, and finish against the dramatic backdrop of Linlithgow Palace.

Further details can be found here:

http://www.linlithgowac.org.uk/linlithgow-10k

http://www.linlithgowac.org.uk/linlithgowfunrun

Oldhamstocks Hill Race

Entries for the Oldhamstocks Hill Race are online this year. The race is on Saturday 15th August 2015 at 12:00 noon.

The event is listed on this page. https://www.sientries.co.uk/index.php?page=L

Touch of Tartan Half Marathon and 5K Kilt Run

The Perth 5k Kilt Run - where participants run a 5k route wearing a traditional kilt - is now in its fourth year, but thanks to the feedback from participants looking for a bigger challenge there is now the introduction of a half-marathon length route starting at Perth Aerodrome and finishing on the North Inch parkland in Perth. It's a mainly flat on and off road route set against a very pretty background, and rather than wearing a kilt, participants are being asked to don a touch of tartan.

Entry is now open at www.eventfull.biz

What is the Touch of Tartan weekend?

A range of activities being held in Perth, Scotland over the weekend of Saturday 8 August and Sunday 9 August. On the Saturday the events are based around our running and walking events including the 4th annual Perth 5k Kilt Run. There will also be a range of entertainment, music and fun for all the family throughout the day and into the evening. On Sunday the focus is Perth's traditional Highland Games event plus a great Touch of Tartan food event supported by local restaurants and eateries.

What are all the running/walking event options?

• Perth 5k Kilt Run

• Touch of Tartan Half-Marathon run

• Perth 5k kilted walk

• Perth half-marathon kilted walk

• Perth marathon kilted walk

All events are now open for booking at www.eventfull.biz 

Fundraising

Runners and walkers are encouraged to use this opportunity to raise sponsorship money and donate to charity, there is no minimum fundraising amount for entrants, although charities will appreciate every penny raised. Recommended charities for each event are:

Walking events: Perth Autism Support http://www.perthautismsupport.org.uk/ 

Kilt Run: Guide Dogs Scotland https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/guide-dogs-scotland/help-someone-near-you/fundraising 

Touch of Tartan Half-Marathon run: Scottish Charities Air Ambulance http://www.scaa.org.uk

Visitors to Perth

Where can I find accommodation in Perth? 

The City of Perth offers a range of guest houses and hotels to offer accommodation to suit every budget. If you're planning to make a weekend of it visit www.perthcity.co.uk for details on the options available in the city.

Where can I find places to eat and other information about Perth?

www.perthcity.co.uk is a great source of information about the accommodation, restaurant, shopping and activity/events information in Perth.

Girvan AAC Half Marathon

The half marathon this year is on Sunday 12th July from Hamilton Park, Girvan. 

For further details please visit the club website www.girvanathleticclub.co.uk.  Pre registration or registration on the day.

Club Championships - Scores On The Doors ... (so far)

The 2015 list of club championship races has been decided and the first few races have been and gone.
Find out who is where, so far, by looking at the link to your right.

Orienteering for Juniors

East Lothian Orienteers are hosting a Wednesday Evening Park series this summer. 

Pete Younger has planned each of these events so that there is an easy course suitable for beginners and juniors totally within the park, and a longer course for adults which will go outside into the surrounding area. Each event will have a simple format; competitors will receive a map with the controls marked on it, and will be asked to match these with the traditional orientering kites. Start times will between 6-7pm. There may be a small entry fee to be paid on the day. 

Wednesday Evening Park Series:

Wednesday 29th April - Prestongrange Museum and Morrison's Haven

Wednesday 20th May - North Berwick Lodge Grounds

Wednesday 3rd June - Neilson Park, Haddington

Wednesday 17th June - Polson Park and Tranent West

For more informaiton please go to http://www.elo.org.uk/events/

Spire Dunbar 10K - Final Results

Well done to all runners who took part in the Spire Dunbar 10k race last week.
Conditions were pretty good for running (sorry about the hill though).

The final results can be found HERE.

Rowan Boland Memorial Trust and Gala Harriers Annual Event

The Annual Rowan Boland Memorial Trust and Gala Harriers junior race, fun run, 5k and 10k race will take place on Friday 1st May 2015 at Meigle Park, Galashiels. 

We continue to encourage club members, friends and families to support this fantastic event to raise money for this worthwhile Trust supporting junior sportspeople in the Scottish Borders. 

There is a junior fun run were everyone gets a medal, taking place at 6pm, a family fun walk/jog/run and 5k race at 6:15 and a measured 10k trail/road race at 7pm so there is an event suitable for everyone. The junior fun run is £2 to enter - the other events £5, with registration at the Cricket Club at Meigle Park from 5pm.