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My event of the year, looking forward to next year, haven't missed a year yet

Great day from start to finish

I feel very privileged to have been able to complete 4 in a row!

Gets better and better

Absolutely worth the trip!

Great atmosphere before, during and after the race.

Visitors and locals alike were made to feel like superstars as they crossed the finishing line.

Brilliant atmosphere from start to finish!
Great day, very well organised and fab goody bag!
Excellent atmosphere, scenery and value

Great encouragement for beginners, challenging enough for the half-marathon runners and very user friendly all-round. Lovely scenery, relaxed atmosphere and lots of local cheering.

At the finish the tea, sandwiches and danish pastries very gratefully received. Lovely locally made medal, unique, and a very generous goody bag. A great day well organized and a brilliant atmosphere.  Pasta party pre-race night and ceilidh (sellouts) on the night a resounding success and enjoyed by all.  Looking forward to next year.

Simply the best!

First class race and what an atmosphere. Superb scenery. Everything first class. Well done again to the organisers.
: brilliant weekend, well done to all the organisers

Awesome weekend!!

All in all, what a great weekend! Brilliant organisation, t-shirts fab and activities planned throughout weekend were superb. A race not to be missed!
Has everything you could possibly hope for. Local support seems to increase more and more every year.

What the organisers have done is fantastic in terms of all the activities on offer around the races themselves. This includes the pre-race Pasta Party, a kids Fun Run and after race Ceilidh - for some well deserved recharging and tall tales.

Running across the short stretch of Atlantic beach towards the lone piper in the distance might not be great for your PB, but it's fantastic for your soul! Mr McCartney penned The Long and Winding Road in relation to a trip to Kintyre, you'll find out why. This race however makes every inch of that breath-taking drive worth it. Best to stay over and turn it into a great weekend. A must run.

Love It - Running, Atmosphere and of course the danish and ceilidh!!

: Great event

Did the half Marathon in 2008. Quite tough but excellent route and very rewarding. Did 10k 2009. flat course so good pb potential. Great atmosphere. Worth travelling for.

Great race -the only race that we have had free food at the finish - real Scottish hospitality

: Superb atmosphere, organisation and scenery

: Brilliant race. Not to be missed.

This was the first race I'd ever taken part in, and now I know I started with the best! Well organised, great location and amazing atmosphere. Have twice achieved a PB and will definitely be back again next year.

Organisation,Spectators,Marshalls and Atmosphere was fantastic. Excellent t/shirts supplied by adidas
The encouragement and support from spectators and marshalls give the race such a special atmosphere.

Great race family day run excellent value for money great ceilidh at night atmosphere brilliant great encouragement from marshalls and public also great support from musicians along the route.
: I'd recommend this race to anyone
In full: I did the half marathon and would describe it as a must-do event.
The scenery was incredible, the organisation was spot-on and it had the best goodie bag I've ever received.
Definitely one for the calendar!

fantastic day for all
In full: great event for everybody the spectators seem to enjoy it as much as the runners they give so much encouragement, which is fantastic, the organization is brilliant and the location second to none definitely not to be missed.

Excellent once again

Loved the whole weekend. From the pasta party, to the warm up with Fiona, the run itself, the banter on the green afterwards, the kids races and of course ceilidh, just wished I could have stayed longer.

The goody bag is stuffed with goodies, the technical t-shirt is really smart, the Campbeltown pottery medal is really a nice touch and of course the danish pastry!!

Well done all organisers, marshalls, runners and walkers.

Will be back next year......maybe will risk the half

No longer a race virgin!

First time I'd taken part in a 10k race but the build up in town was ace, and after being a mashall last year i couldn't wait to take part in this year's race. The on-lookers kept your spirits up and all the runners had enthusias, all very well organised goody bags brilliant superb can't wait for next year!!

Loved it-ran near back for a change (due to hamstring injury) and enjoyed friendly banter with marshalls & fellow runners..

Beach section with big 'rollers' coming in; plus solitary piper probably highlight of day - marshalls friendly & supportive (like most Scottish people) - definitely want to re-visit (hopefully with leg in better shape next time!). Well done to everyone.

: Absolutely excellent job all around.

Fabulous event

Lovely route and encouragement all the way round the 10k route. Well organised race and the organised warm-up is great fun too. The Celilidh at night makes it even better.
Will be back next year!

A great day out, 2 fantastic races in a beautiful town with wonderful, friendly people. The goody bag was incredible and the T shirt must be the best in the country.
So much to commend the MoK Run.

A special mention to the announcer chap in the lorry, he had a word for every single runner crossing the line and kept the enthusiasm up from start to finish.

This race is rapidly becoming a "must do" for runners all over the UK.

Brilliant race. Very well organised

The race was extremely well organized (I am a race director myself), and the goody bag was great, loved the shirt. Only one peeve (maybe because I'm an American), there were only three awards (local, overall and first veteran).

As usual an excellent race well organised in a great location. At the finish I received a technical T shirt, a race cup, a unique medal, a nice bag, isotonic drink, energy bar, banana, cup of tea , sandwiches and a cake. Good value I would say.

JUST BRILLIANT AGAIN THIS YEAR

What a sense of excitement the whole weekend, the crowds were just supberb, first time doing 10k (normally do half) - those spectators in campbeltown are simply second to none - pb in the bag on the 10k route with encouragement like that. Must mention the adidas super-nova t-shirts - wow - very proud to wear this one, again and again and again.

wonderful scenery and people with plenty of room between runners on the way round

: just fantastic, will be there next year

: Fantastic

I travelled up from Surrey to do the run and it was very well organised and well supported by the locals. Brillant goody bag with t-shirt, mug and local pottery medal.

Another very good and well run MOK run. Majority do the 10k but it's the half marathon which has the more interesting course with challenging dunes/beach section. Goody bag excellent.

Superb

If you haven’t done this race then you are simply missing out. In my experience it is one of the best run and scenic half's in the whole of Scotland.
Brilliant! Simply Brilliant! My first 10k and really enjoyed the whole moment!

Excellent organisation from start to finish. Great start with 10k and Half Marathon runners together. Plenty of locals out and about cheering you on including the marshals who added encouragement. Great crowd at the end and what a goody bag!

Great atmosphere and carried on to the Ceilidh in the evening which was superb with so many happy and proud people in the one place! Well done MOKRUN!

1st ever 10k

One of the best

Excellent-again!

Organisation, atmosphere and value fantastic as always, the goody bag keeps on getting better! First time of doing the half which was tough but far more scenic than the 10k.

: Fantastic
Brilliant race from start to finish. Atmosphere was electric. Goody bags were fantastic especially the Adidas Supernova t-shirt, where else would you receive one of them.

Managed the dance at night which was excellent. Roll on 2010

great race

Fantastic race all due to the hard work of tom and elaine, really cannot recommended enough a great run in the company of great people and a big thanks to hector for letting run with him and helping me smash my pb by 6 mins cheers hector see you all soon up in campbeltown graham

Its a two day event not to be missed. Brilliant from start to finish !

I have taken part in the MOK race since it was born and each year just gets better and better. Very well organised, a first class goody bag and local made pottery medal .Not many races that the entry fee includes a sandwich, Danish pastry and hot drink when finished. The post race ceilidh is a must ..what a night. Legs were tired but managed to still dance into the wee hours of the night .

: Make the time and take a wee long weekend to Campbeltown. Entirely community based but attracts quality athletes from all over the UK

Well done to the organisers. It doesn't get any better.Its been fantastic since the first year.

You have to give this a go!

This is my 4th year and the race just gets better and better. Fantastic value for money, expertly organised and great fun. The crowd were great, what more is there to say!

A fantastic race. Wonderful goodie bag. Well worth the travel.

I had read the reviews and decided that the race sounded good. I was not disappointed. I travelled from Sunderland (7 hour drive) the scenery was great. The run itself was well organised. I got a PB which was a bonus. I knew about the run on the beach which was a little hard, due to the wind, but this should not put anyone off. The goodie bag, T-shirt, medal, sandwich, cake and tea were all fantastic. I also made use of the showers at the local leisure centre. I good race and will defo be back. Thank you.

: great goody bag & T-shirt, medal is stunning...nice touch
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My second 10K race & first time running MOK, I enjoyed it a lot. Great to have such a professionally run race so close to home. Fantastic goody bag & after race snacks. T-shirt is fab! nice to have one which I can use to run in. As for the medal...well...what a lovely touch, one for the wall I think

An amazing race and well worth travelling to...

The race was a great event and organised slickly with a great family atmosphere. The course was a great challenge but the scenery was stunning. A piper at the half way point on the beach really spurred us on and the cup of tea at the end tasted fantastic!! If you are going to do one race a year this is the one to do, but its worth coming for the weekend. See you next year.

Fantastic race

This is the second year I have done this and it will be the first one pencilled in for next year.

The organisation is superb, the local support very good and the goodie bag the best I have seen.
Weekend Wonder

You gotta do this ....

The warm-up stretching was a lovely touch and added to a sense of excitement ; the merging of a 10k and half M distance with a common start is a great idea and gives a lovely "crowd" feel. The run route is spectacular with views of beloved Northern Ireland's Antrim coast ; the piper on the beach at 10k was a lovely touch. So friendly, loads of marshalls, great goody bag ; lots of events before and after - so well organized. Don't hesitate - do it in 2010.

: BRILLIANT!!

Very well organised race, great course, great marshalls, great support from the locals. Always a fantastic goody bag and free food at the end, what more could you ask for!

Well organised, lovely scenic route, highly recommended.

Brilliant race, highly recommended!!

Originally from the area and the praise for this run has been fantastic so had to come along and take part. Brilliantly organised weekend from the pasta party to the sandwiches and pastry at the end, sad to miss the ceilidh. Great support along the route which helped spur us new runners along. All in all a super weekend. Definitely be back next year

What a great race!

This race seems to get better and better each year. Perfectly organised and well supported by locals, particularly at the start and finish. Brilliant goody bag with technical running t-shirt and local pottery medal. The section running over the undulating off road track on and off the beach, and the beach itself, is tough on the legs, but adds variety to the otherwise, mainly flat route.

» “Without doubt the best race in the UK”

» “Travelled down from Birmingham for this for the second year running and it was even better than last year. Amazing support and atmosphere and getting a pb was the perfect end to a perfect day. Will be back again next year.”

» “I ran the half with an injury so was taking my time and not one person passed me without a good word of encouragement, I felt honoured to be in amongst those lovely people all facing a battle themselves along the gloriously windy route.”

» “This one is more than a race - it's an experience! The excellent organisation includes a number of events that make it a great weekend for the runners and their families.”

» “Brilliantly organised yet again. How many races give you a technical running t shirt, sandwiches, cake and coffee along with a goody bag. Not to mention the weekend of entertainment set up. No other race comes close to this one.”

» “what a stunning part of the world and a fantastically organised race to match - also the most generous: pastry and coffee after, great support, unique pottery medal, lasting-material adidas t-shirt”

» “Brilliant race. Superb stunning scenery and what a fantastic local crowd. Great value for money and worth travelling to”.

» “This is a very well organised, well marshalled run. We travelled over from Ireland on the morning of the race and were held up because of rough seas and arrived about a half hour after the start - we phoned the organisers and they arranged a later start for us - many thanks for that!”

» “A great weekend in Campbeltown, not just the actual race but the pre and post race activities were absolutely terrific....loved the pipers and brass band on the route....gave it a big city feel in a friendly small town kind of way!! It is hard to see how they can top it next year but I know they will…”

» “Great race - stunning scenery. The piper at the turning point on the beach section was a highpoint! Really enjoyed myself. Great organisation and a brilliant goody bag - including locally produced ceramic finishers medal, Adidas Climacool Running top. Free tea/coffee and sandwiches at finish, along with the aforementioned Danish Pastries”

» “Did the 10k for the 2nd time. Organisers excelled themselves once again. As mentioned before (goodie bag, danish pastries, sandwiches, local pottery medals) were amazing, kids also received a goodie bag and medals for taking part in Fun Run. Best 10k in the country.”

» “This is my third year attending this event and would not miss it for anything. It is well organised from start to finish . This was my first half marathon and it did prove a challenge due to the wind the last 6 miles but the scenery and the atmosphere really made up for it . An excellent goody bag and post race food. I really enjoyed the whole weekend including the inspirational talk with Jamie Andrew , pre race pasta party and the post race ceilidh. What a night !! Cant wait till next years. Hope to see you there !!”

» Great race, great organisation, great atmosphere and support

» Yet again the best organised race in the best location within the whole of the UK

» Just Brilliant
In full: I always worry when I run a race one year and love it, that when I go back the next year, it's not as good as I remember. Not so with this one - fabulous from start to finish.

» The trip across the dunes was tough, but the breathtaking scenery once you got out there really took your mind off your legs.

» I've run lots of races where you pass locals who don't have a clue what's going on - not so in Campbeltown where everyone had a cheer and a "well done" for the runners.

» Another one to add to the Permanent Fixtures list on my racing calendar!

» We travelled from West yorkshire for this race and were not disappointed. Well worth the trip, everyone should do this race once. The marshalls and organisation were brilliant. The pipe band at the start was a great touch. It was if the whole of the town and given it their full support. Well done!!!!!!

» Coolest ever medal (pottery) topped off with some excellent post race food then off to the Ceilidh

» Second time I've run it. Hugely enjoyable once again and I broke my pb by over 4 mins. Off-road/Beach section tough but otherwise undulating roads. Fantastic party atmosphere at finish and organisers do a fabulous job

» Great atmosphere, great scenery, one of my all time favourites
In full: Was definately worth travelling all the way up from Birmingham for !! The atmosphere and organisation where of the best I have ever known and the encouragement from the crowd kept me going even when my legs didnt want to. Will be back next year!

» What an alternative half marathon! I had only ever done city half's before and this was something really different. I really enjoyed (most of) it but found the cross country section really tough. Once on the beach it was fab, but getting on to and off of the beach was horrible and ultimately I suffered for setting of a bit to quickly. Organisation was 1st class.

» Like many, I read the RW reviews last year and thought this would be nice to do. Little did I realise just what a blast it was! Scenery, friendliness, organisation all first rate - a credit to the committee, the town and to running in general. Particularly nice that the asked the crowd to stay and cheer the last few runners. A real credit. Make the trip - it's worth it!

» 2nd year of doing race, would definately do it again, well worth the travel. well organised and very friendly. marshalls were fantastic and kept spirits high

» Great atmosphere, great views, well organised, well worth trying.
In full: I did the 10K. Walked it last year but have lost weight and jogged it. Knocked off 16mins on last years time. Great crowd, great support. As a beginning runner of 56 I want to thank all concerned for a great day. It has started me on the path to enjoying running. Something I thought I would hate doing.

» This in an EVENT as much as a race, a classic in my view, funky medal too.

» Fantastic event, twin 10K & half marathon great idea with a mass start of both - did not realise 1/2 marathon runners go so fast from the start.

» 10K for me, course great with the 2 loop backs - allowing masses of encouragement from fellow friends and runners. Marshalling and race organisation superb -coupled with the genuine warmth and support of the wee toon folk!

» 10K course very quick smashed my PB with a sub 39 run.

» Event organisers have a good course (10k). A couple of cut backs ensures that you can encourage friends and competitors. Post race hospitality tent superb with hot drinks sandwiches and lovely danish pastries (included in price). Competitors supporters and local crowd hung around for 3 hours until the very last half marathon runner came home and what a cheer he got. I can't enthuse about this event enough. The Saw Doctors played in the local hall on the friday, I believe free minibus trips were offered on saturday to the Mull of Kintyre, a pasta party on the saturday evening, race on sunday followed by a ceilidh on the sunday night. So if you fancy a weekend away in 2008 get your application in early. The event will be massively over subscribed as this years was.

» Just perfect, everything I'd hoped for and more. I'll definitely be back!

» Inspirational!
In full: I did this last year - it was my first half marathon then - it was wonderful in every respect. This year it was a all a bit bigger and better except the course which could notn be surpassed. The weekend was a real package - the Saw Doctors, pre-race Pasta, a wonderful race and a Ceilidh that we will remember forever. Well done to Campbelltown

» Absolutely wonderful
In full: My first race ever! I now have a very high benchmark for future runs. Great atmosphere and very friendly. The off road bit was a challenge, but well worth it for the beach views. I only wish I could have stayed for more of the entertaiment.

» One of the best races around (if not THEE best)!!
In full: So glad I chose this as my first half marathon, what a wonderfully scenic route, and the weather was on our side! I did the 10K last year and was extremely impressed by the fantastic organization, marshalls, and the warm welcome from the locals...and it was even better this year! Both runners and spectators are realy well lookeed after, and the massage was great! Truly one of my favourite events, will be back next year.

» Fantastic - brilliant organisation, very supportive run, beautiful
In full: My first half marathon, and the other runners were very cheery and supportive, as were the organisers (from the entry stage to the ceilidh), not to mention the locals and the supporters. The route was good, slightly up on the first half, interesting on the way to the beach and back, and the beach itself was beautiful and fine for running. The latter stages were slightly down - just the way you want it! All in all an exceptional run and worth the journey. We went en famille and had a good weekend - lucky with the weather, which helped.

» The local community make the race a wee bit special

» Very well organised, great atmosphere, superb refreshments afterwards!
In full: Second year at this race, 1st time on 1/2 marathon route which was beautiful especially the section along the beach even if it was a tough section. Hope to join in with pre-race pasta party and post-race ceilidh next year

» Fantastic!!
In full: I have just had the best weekend at this event. I travelled up with 12 other girls and the whole event from the pasta party to the ceilidh was great. The post race sandwiches and danish pastry were great, the bands at the ceilidh were amazing - oh and the 10k race was great too!! Well done to the organisers - you should all be very proud of yourselvesxx

» Better than any mass participation run

» Magnificent MOK again
In full: brillliant day again - great organisation and the weather was stunning given we had all thought it would be a howling wet gale.Registration went like clockwork - no queues - enough toilets. Great support throughout from teh marshalls and locals cheering everyone on. Really friendly race even for us snails near the back.Difficult to do a PB but i shaved 8 minutes off last years debacle. The route down to the beach was difficult with the wind providing a very effective non-surgical facelift. However, will probably do this again next year - thanks to all for a superb day again.

» Thanks to all the organisers and marshals, etc for a great event held today - even the weather cleared up in time for the start of the race. It's my first 10k race and has whetted my appetite for more - managed 58mins 10 secs so delighted to break my 1 hour target time. Hope to see you again next year!

» Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed today's event - not just the run itself but the whole event. All the marshals were great and very encouraging to all the runners - they deserve medals themselves. I haven't been running that long - maybe 4 years - but at any of the races I have been to I have never seen such a fantastic spread afterwards!