ENTRIES FOR 2012 MOKRUN ARE NOW FULL!

Sorry  but we are no longer accepting entries for the 2012 MOKRUN 10k and Half Marathon - please note there is NO reserve list or swaps!

There are spaces however in the Junior Fun Run

21st May 2011 - Warm up for the Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon and 10k by attending the first Friendship Run.

The bus will leave from the Aqualibrium in Campbeltown at 1030 am and the run will start from Westport Beach car park at around 11 am. The run should take less than an hour in total. Refreshments will be served at Machrihanish after the run. The bus will return to Campbeltown, with an estimated return time of 1pm.

Spaces are limited on the bus – so to reserve a space email us on events@mokrun.com

8th May 2011 - The Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon and 10k Committee is urging local businesses to get into the spirit of this year's race celebrations.

The popularity of the race is growing year on year, with a massive 750 entrants signed up for this year's event. As a result, the committee is encouraging local traders to decorate their windows with a running/sports theme and to open for business on the race day itself - Sunday 29th May 2011.

Town Centre Manager, Aileen MacLennan, said: "The Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon and 10k is growing in popularity every year, with the Half Marathon having just been voted number one in Runners World Magazine's 2010 Ultimate Race Guide.

"The event brings hundreds of visitors from throughout the UK into the town centre, many of whom have never been to Scotland before. The traders in Campbeltown are always very supportive of any local events which are held and it would be great if they could show their support for this event by making an exception and opening on the Sunday of the race.

"I understand too that doing a window display is no easy task but it would be great if we could show these visitors the community spirit we have here in Campbeltown by doing some sort of decoration to celebrate the day."

Race Director Elaine McGeachy said: "We understand that this may create additional work for traders but we would really appreciate the support and hope that it will encourage more trade for local businesses".

RW - "It was good enough for Paul McCartney and Wings, so it's surely a perfect setting for a race. The lure of this weekend-long festival of racing lies in the overall event experience as much as the race itself. Sure, the flat route along Campbeltown Loch and Westport Beach is a feast for the eyes, but how many races do you know that offer a post-race ceilidh and a song-writing festival?"

This year RW in their annual review of races as well as being guided by participants votes online they've categorised the top-rated races.

Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon was voted top Half Marathon in the UK along with being No 1 for Atmosphere and No 1 for beginners!

RW "The finish area has a positive carnivalesque atmosphere with everything from whisky-tasting for the grown-ups to face painting and a milk bar for the kids. And everybody's invited to swing a (tired) leg at the post-race ceilidh."

"This race makes it into the beginner category for much of the same reasons as it made it into the atmosphere and half-marathon top 10 - it's just a race that's really good fun to run, the vibe is friendly and the scenery is enough to distract from any fatigue."

Entries for the 2011 race are filling up quickly too so if you have not entered yet you better get off your marks quick. You can enter on-line at http://www.mokrun.com/

ONLY 20 PLACES LEFT FOR KID'S JUNIOR FUN RUN. There will be a 2K Junior Fun Run for 11 - 14 year olds at the main finish area on Kinloch Green at 12 noon followed by a 1K Junior Fun Run for 6 - 10 year olds at 12.20pm. Prizes will be awarded at the main prize giving at 1pm. All finishers will receive a medal and goody bag. No entries will be accepted on the day so please enter in advance by downloading form from by clicking  here and sending along with £5 payment.

Chris Moon walks the talk. He's survived kidnap, threatened execution, being blown up, losing his limbs and most of his blood. He ran a marathon less than a year after leaving hospital, tested artificial limbs to new limits, run most of the world's toughest ultra distance races, climbed mountains, crossed countries on foot, written books and most importantly used his experience to understand and illustrate the process of achievement. He speaks with humour and passion and has inspired people around the world.

And now he's coming to Campbeltown on the eve of MOKRUN 2010, to gave an inspirational talk to runners in the Argyll Hotel on Saturday 29 May at 5.00pm.

Click here to see the list of confirmed entrants in the 2010 MOKRUN Half Marathon

Click here to see the list of confirmed entrants in the 2010 MOKRUN 10k.

Elaine McGeachy, Race Director of MOKRUN said "We're really delighted to be able to make this announcement, and grateful to Robert Wiseman Dairies for their support."

Joanne Rae, Marketing Manager at Robert Wiseman Dairies added “MOKRUN is a really good event with a great reputation, which we’re delighted to be able to add our support to, and become involved.

Click on the images below to see a copy of the Runners World magazine showing the top 50 races.  The picture on the top left is from MOKRUN 2009.

4 November 2009 - MOKRUN is pleased to announce that entries for the 2010 race are now open. This year in response to demand, we've increased the field entry to 650 across both races. Enter on line at RunnersWorld (click on icon below)