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23rd
May 2008 -
RACE UPDATE - Chip
Timing for MOKRUN |
MOKRUN organisers are pleased to confirm that this
weekend's Mull of Kintyre races will be timed using
electronic chips, provided by Race Timing Systems (RTS).
Arrangements were still being finalised at the time race
packs went to print last weekend. The system will be a
'gun to chip' system, meaning, your time will be from
the 'gun' and not when you cross the start line
(potentially a few seconds later). As already stated in
the race packs, runners should arrive to register
between 8.30 and 10.00am, allowing plenty of time to
collect and attach the chips (using ankle strip provided
by RTS).
If you have any queries please contact race committee
using contacts details in the race pack" |
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9th April 2008 -
Open Top Bus Tour of routes - Saturday 24th May |
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Runners
and their families are being given the chance to check
out the routes for both races from the comfort of an
open top bus on the Saturday afternoon before the races.
Two tours, one at 3.30pm and one at 5pm, will leave from
the Aqualibrium, Kinloch Road and both tours will cover
both routes. Other points of interest including local
distilleries will be included. Runners taking the 5pm
tour, will be returned to the Aqualibrium just in time
for the start of the pasta party. Due to road surfaces,
the tour will not include access to the half-marathon
beach section beyond Clochkeil.
The tour is free, but since places are limited, better
to reserve by e-mailing
tombarbour@hotmail.com. |
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Runners World
readers vote MOKRUN2007 top Scottish Race
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Big thanks and congratulations to all who help make the
MOKRUN weekend and races memorable for runners.
MOKRUN2007 just voted by runners as the top Scottish
Race 2007, and 15th in the UK (out of 404), in the 15+
votes category.
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=3239
Unfortunately we didn't make it in to the RW magazine's
UK Top 50 races article as we received less than 50
votes overall - so be sure and vote in 2008! |
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18th
December 2007 -
MOKRUN
Christmas Quiz |
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A quiz
will be held in the Burnside Bar on Thursday 27th
December 2007 in aid of the Mull of Kintyre Half
Marathon and 10k run. Quiz starts at 9pm, teams of four
and entry of £5.
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7th May 2007 -
MOKRUN announces
support of Contact4 for 2007 events |
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MOKRUN is pleased to
announce the financial support of Contact 4 for this
year’s 2007 Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon & 10k.
Together with
funding already secured from Argyll & Bute Council,
South Kintyre Sports Council, the Campbeltown Common
Good Fund and the National Lottery, MOKRUN now have in
place all the funding necessary to stage this year’s
event.
A spokesperson for
MOKRUN commented “Without the support of all our
sponsors and supporters the cost of entering MOKRUN
would be around double what is actually paid by
entrants. We are very grateful to all our sponsors for
their support.” |
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6th May 2007-
MOKRUN Ceilidh Hurry Runners! Get
your tickets while you can |
With just three
weeks to go to the Half Marathon and 10 k Run, South
Kintyre Sports Council wish to bring to attention your
chance to purchase tickets for the exciting after race
Ceilidh party we are organising in conjunction with the
MOKRUN Committee.
The event will be held in the town’s Victoria Hall and
headlining is the hugely popular local group Wee Toon
Tellers. In addition World and European Champions
Kintyre Schools Pipe Band will be on display – not to be
missed. Jamie G is on hand early doors too to keep the
atmosphere going with some of his famous tunes! With
doors opening at 8pm this will be a great night. (please
note doors will close at 10pm)
All proceeds on the evening will go towards the Sports
Council mini Bus Appeal with the Sports Council donating
£1000 to the MOKRUN event to help cover their costs.
The ceilidh is on schedule to be a 400 ticket sell out
and we would like to give you one final chance to
purchase tickets before these are snapped up by the
public. In order to secure your tickets please e-mail
helenmackinlay@hotmail.com by Friday 11th May 2007.
Tickets are priced £8 for runners and £10 for non
runners and each runner is now entitled to 4 tickets
each.
Runners who requested tickets and stay in Campbeltown
and the surrounding area will receive their tickets in
the next week or so. Those visiting Kintyre and have
already requested tickets can pick their tickets up at
the pasta party on the Saturday evening (if attending)
or at the finishing line after the race where a Sports
Council member will be on-hand to distribute tickets.
You can also request a further two tickets if you wish
but please remember to e-mail
helenmackinlay@hotmail.com by Friday 11th May 2007
requesting these.
Cheques for tickets should be made out to South Kintyre
Sports Council and sent to:
Clydesdale Bank, c/o MOKRUN
19, Longrow, Campbeltown
PA28 6ES
Like the whole weekend this finale is not to be missed!
It is important if you wish to attend to contact us as
soon as possible with your request. |
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22th April 2007 |
Due to demand for
places in MOKRUN 2007, we have now reached our maximum
of 500 runners for the 2007 half-marathon & 10k.
Unfortunately this means that we are not taking any more
entries for 2007. We are sorry if you have missed out on
a place this year.
If you have entered and received your entry
confirmation, you will receive your race pack with race
number 2 weeks before race day. If you have not received
your race pack by 14 May, please get in touch with us.
We still have a number of places in the junior fun-run
(14 years and under) - please e-mail
johngbarbour@hotmail.com for details"
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18th March 2007 - news release
Friday 25th May
Saw Doctors playing at Victoria Halls, Campbeltown -
more details here -
http://www.kintyreforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=3568
Saturday 26th
May - 2pm - 4.30pm.
Minibus trip to Mull of Kintyre lighthouse (no access to
actual lighthouse unfortunately), but if you haven't
been to the Mull of Kintyre before, its worth a visit.
To book, e-mail
tombarbour@hotmail.com. Will be free or minimal cost
only.
Saturday 26th
May - 5pm - 6.30pm
Come along and try out the new Aqualibrium swimming pool
in Campbeltown. We have arranged for the pool to be
available for a 90 minute slot for the exclusive use of
runners from 5pm to 6.30pm - same venue as pasta party.
Saturday 26th
May 6pm - 8.30pm (pre race pasta party)
Pasta Party at the new Aqualibrium Swimming Pool Cafe in
Campbeltown. A chance to meet up with fellow
competitors, stock up on "carbs" and get into the mood
for race day. There will also be a couple of the race
committee members there to deal with any last minute
hitches/queries. Cost will be £5 for the main pasta
dish, and an option to have fruit salad dessert, drinks
etc on top of that. There is no need to pay until the
night, but you do need to book (bring your family too).
E-mail
tombarbour@hotmail.com to book
Sunday 27th May
10.30
- Half Marathon & 10k start
Sunday 27th May
12.00 - Junior Fun Run.
Maximum of 100 junior fun runners in two age groups 6 -
10 & 11 - 14. For entry form and details, e-mail
johngbarbour@hotmail.com
Sunday 27th May
13.00 - Prize giving
Sunday night
27th May - 8pm (post race party)
South
Kintyre Sports Council in conjunction with Mull of
Kintyre Half Marathon and 10k have agreed to run a
dance/ceilidh style after race party in the Victoria
Hall on the evening of Sunday 27th May.
Starting at 8pm and will feature music from the ever
popular local group Wee Toon Tellers and a special slot
from World Champion and Scottish Band of the Year,
Kintyre Schools Pipe Band (always something special!).
The Sports Council have also approached another local
group and will update as soon as possible. The evening
promises to be a great night but there are only 350
tickets.
We have identified that there is high demand for
tickets for the evening event and in the first instance
tickets are only available to those competing in the
race. Each runner can purchase 1 ticket each at £8 and 1
additional ticket for a non runner at £10. If you would
like to reserve up to 2 tickets, please e-mail
tombarbour@hotmail.com, and we'll put tickets aside
for you.
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10th February 2007
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South Kintyre Sports
Council in conjunction with Mull of Kintyre Half
Marathon and 10k have agreed to run a dance/ceilidh
style after race party in the Victoria Hall on the
evening of Sunday 27th May.
Starting at 8pm and will feature music from the ever
popular local group Wee Toon Tellers and a special slot
from World Champion and Scottish Band of the Year,
Kintyre Schools Pipe Band (always something special!).
The Sports Council have also approached another local
group and will update as soon as possible.
The evening promises to be a great night but there are
only 350 tickets.
Tickets are available for runners at £8 each. Up to 1
additional ticket can be bought by each runner at £10
each.
We have identified that there is high demand for tickets
for the evening event and in the first instance tickets
are only available to those competing in the race. Each
runner can purchase 1 ticket each at £8 and 1 additional
ticket for a non runner at £10.
Those already registered and wishing to purchase tickets
should contact Tom Barbour at
tombarbour@hotmail.com
who will confirm that you are a registered runner and
advise on how payment for tickets should be made.
Those registering for the run and wishing tickets for
this event should submit an additional cheque with your
entry form for 1 or 2 tickets (£8 or £18 ) and made
payable to South Kintyre Sports Council.
All proceeds on the evening will go towards the Sports
Council money Bus Appeal with the Sports Council
donating £1000 to the MOKRUN event to help cover their
costs.
A spokesperson for the Sports Council said "We are
absolutely delighted the MOKRUN committee has allowed
the Sports Council to organise the dance and raise money
for our mini bus appeal. We are thrilled at
working with the MOKRUN committee and we hope this
strengthens our support for this wonderful event!"
With regards tickets for the dance he added "We
may decide to arrange for runners to collect tickets on
the day - as the Sports Council are heavily involved in
other projects at the moment. |
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14th January 2007
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Mull of Kintyre Run
has just been voted the second best half -marathon in
Scotland in 2006 - with only Glasgow being voted
better!! MOKRUN was overall one of the Top 100 Races of
any length in the UK for 2006, as voted by the Runners
World Magazine. This is based on the views of
participants as well as the editorial team at the
magazine. Considering that there were 3,000 events to
choose from, we are delighted that our event has been
recognised in this way in its first ever year. The Mull
of Kintyre Run was also listed as one of the Best Hidden
Gems, scoring a perfect 100% from runners who who would
do the race again. For full details see the February
2007 edition of Runners World.
We hope to run an even better race in 2007 and would
encourage runners to enter feedback on the race to the
Runners World Event Ratings - see
www.runnersworld.co.uk
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14th December 2006
- "Following a successful inaugural
event last year when close to 300 runners and walkers
took the the roads of the Campbeltown area, the second
Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon and 10k event will take
place on Sunday May 27th 2007 starting from the
Aquilibrium, Campbeltown. The organisers hope to attract
a field of 500 competitors and, as last year, a number
of other activities are being planned over the long
weekend for competitors, their families and spectators
to enjoy.
For further details on the 2007 event and how to enter
please visit our website at
www.mokrun.com
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Regular
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