LAURENCEKIRK RACES 27th AUGUST 2023 INFO

                                                            YES WE'RE BACK!!!

Thanks to the Laurencekirk Gala committee and sponsors Blue Sky Swim Studio  the Laurencekirk races are back up and running again this year.

Download and print off your ENTRY FORM and bring it along on the day.

 Any enquiries please contact the gala committee:
Laurencekirk Gala | Facebook 
email laurencekirkgala@outlook.com

TOWER HILL RACE 11am
Route: Click on this for map of route; https://www.plotaroute.com/route/203277
A testing steep up and back hill race from Laurencekirk Primary up Garvock Hill to Johnston Tower and back.
Mainly on track, with some cross country to the Tower.
5.2km, 179m ascent.

Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Woman/Men plus trophies for winners.
Cooper Trophy for first Mearns Academy runner
Course record Men 20.02 mins (Kyle Greig 2010-Forres Harriers)
Course record Women 24.39 mins (Moira Davie 2010 -Forres Harriers)
Course record Mearns Academy 25.48 mins (Ian Donoghue 2014)

JOHNSTON (KIDS) RACE 10am
Route: For full map click on this;  https://www.plotaroute.com/route/203280
Start at primary school, through the underpass and up small hill to Johnston Mains farm, turn right along track to Johnston Lodge, round the Lodge and back again.

The route has stewards to ensure the children go the right way.
Water is available at Johnston House in hot weather.
3k in length average time is 30 mins.

This is a great, achievable cross country race.
Certificates for all and prizes for boys/girls in each age group 8-10 and 11-13
Younger children are welcome if they run regularly at this distance.