After a successful race weekend on the 15th and 16th October, we can confirm
that records were broken and that the grand total raised for Cancer Research
UK was £1000! So thank you to all those who took part in the race and ceilidh
and helped reach this grand total. A brief race report can be found on our
blog.
Loch Tayside Race Weekend 2012
The dates for next years race have been confirmed with the 13th and 14th
October 2012 being our preferred dates. Again ourselves at Lochtayside will be
organising the event with all money raised going to Cancer Research UK.
The entry fee will cover both races with a great, free lunch after Saturdays race.
Put the date in your diary as we're going to still have the great ceilidh dance on
the Saturday night in the Maclaren Hall with a buffet supper, tickets £15.00
and all profits being donated to Cancer Research UK.
Registration for both races will take place at the Maclaren Hall in Killin, between 11.30am and 12.30pm. On Saturday please allow 15 minutes to get from Killin to the Ben Lawers car park (race venue). For more information
regarding the location and the Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve please click here.
Meall nan Tarmachan Hill Race
Name
Meall nan
Tarmachan
Date
Saturday 13th October
Time
1.00 p.m.
Venue
N.T.S. Ben Lawers car park
Registration
Maclaren Hall, Killin. 11am to 12.30pm.
Prizegiving and lunch in the hall afterwards.
Race cat
A.S. over 16
Cost
£15.00. Includes lunch, prizes & entry to Sundays Race.
Maclaren Hall, Killin 9.30am to 10.30am. Prizegiving and refreshments in the hall afterwards.
Race cat
A.S. over 16
Cost
Free
Distance
2.5 km
Climb
400m
Previous winner
Stephen Rawlinson 22mins: 46secs
Julia Connor 32mins: 22secs
Notes:
The 2nd race of the LochTayside weekend is the same route as the Killin Highland games race route.
Registration at the Maclaren hall, Killin 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. The race starts in the park behind the Maclaren hall.
Race organiser details are the same
as for Meall nan Tarmachan.
Equipment
In accordance with Scottish Hill Runners rules competitors must carry the following:
- Windproof whole body cover.
- Other body cover appropriate for the weather conditions.
- Map and compass suitable for navigating the course and the ability to use them. Ordnance Survey 51 and OS378 are the local maps.
- Whistle.
Other Local Races
Killin 10K
If your also into your road running there is the Killin 10k run on the 25th August. This is a sponsored run open to all levels. A great route with an underlating terrain and tranquil views.
www.tayfitness.com/killin-10k
Highland Perthshire Marathon
This stunning location for a marathon starts at Aberfeldy on the 1st September 2012.
It is the first time the Marathon and Half Marathon has been held with numerous National and Local Charities
benefiting from the proceeds.
