Junior RacesJunior races take place on Kinloch Green, adjacent to the Aqualibrium Leisure Centre at 2pm on the Saturday of race weekend.
There are 5 race categories : 500 Metres - Age 5-6 500 Metres - Age 7-8 1km - Age 9-10 1.5km- Age 11-12 2km - Age 13-14 Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd runners in each age category for both male and female runners. All entrants will receive a goody bag, medal and t-shirt. |
10kmThe 10k route is mainly flat, and on road and pavements. Signs & Marshals will direct runners throughout the course.
There are 3 water stops on the course.
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Half MarathonThe Half-Marathon route is mostly flat with a slow incline as the race leaves town in miles 2 and 3. The A83 from Campbeltown to the Craigs’ Farm is a busy road but will be well marshalled. Please follow instructions and cross as directed.
The section from beyond Clochkeil Farm to the beach (approx 1,000m) crosses the Machrihanish Dunes golf course. Marshals and signs will highlight the route but extra care should be taken here. This section is run in reverse coming off the beach. Beach conditions can vary. Marshals & Coastguard 4x4 vehicle will be present and will mark out the best route. The section on the beach is approximately 1 mile. There are 4 water stops on the half marathon route.
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EVENT INFORMATION
The Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon and 10k is a Scottish Athletics permitted race. Competitors enter under UK Athletics rules for competition.
These can be found at www.ukathletics.net/competitions/rules
Age categories are as follows:
Junior 15-17 (10k only)
Senior Men 18 - 39
Senior Women 18 - 39
Veteran Men 40 - 49
Veteran Women 40 - 49
Super Veteran Men 50+
Super Veteran Women 50+
Vintage Male 60+
Vintage Female 60+
Prizes
1st, 2nd and 3rd overall for both races men and women
First veteran (*) both races men and women
First senior (*) both races men and women
First junior (*) men and women
First local (**) for both races men and women
First Super Veteran (*) both men and women
First Vintage (*)both men and women
Jocyeln Richard Memorial Trophy ( first club team of 4 half marathon )
* Not in overall 1st, 2nd or 3rd place.
** Address in South Kintyre
The prizes are awarded in accordance with UK Athletics Rules with the winner being individual in the specified age category with the fastest gun to chip time i.e.the first in the specified age category to cross the finish line wins the prize
Post-Run Ceilidh
South Kintyre Sports Council will once again host the ever popular post-race MOKRUN Ceilidh. The Ceilidh is held in the Victoria Hall from 7.30pm on the Sunday evening of the race. Headlining this fantastic event is Ceol-On-Aire along with Jamie G Discos and local pipers. A night not to be missed.