Arran Runners Events
Arran Runners organises four events on the Island through the year. These cover a great variety of distance and cater for all types of runners.
These races include the Ormidale 10k, Goatfell Race, Glen Rosa Horseshoe Race and Isle of Arran Half Marathon.
These races include the Ormidale 10k, Goatfell Race, Glen Rosa Horseshoe Race and Isle of Arran Half Marathon.
Isle of Arran Ormidale 10k
Course:
The course is flat and is on public roads. It starts and finishes at the Ormidale Pavilion in Brodick and follows the main road north along the coast for 5 kilometres, returning the same way. There are markers at each kilometre. View the route here.
Date:
26 April 2020, 12 pm
Entry:
£12.50 (£10.50 for Scottish Athletics members).
Prizes:
Trophies are awarded to the first male and female athlete. Subject to there being sufficient entries then shields will be presented in the following categories: U18M, SM, M40, M50, M60, U18W, SW, W40, W50, W60, First Team of 3, First Male and Female local novice.
Facilities:
Changing facilities, toilets, showers and baggage storage are available at the Ormidale Pavilion. There will be one water station on the course, at 5 kilometres. No catering is available at the race venue, but our sponsor The Ormidale Hotel is located adjacent to the sports field. Drinks and Bar Meals will be available after the race (and during it for spectators!).
Travel:
Competitors travelling to Arran on the day will need to catch the 0945 ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick, and can return on the 1350, 1640 or 1920 ferries. For further information contact Caledonian McBrayne 01475 650100. The Race is run from and to Ormidale Sports Pavilion, approximately 15 minutes walk from Brodick Pier
Accommodation:
Contact the local tourist office 01770 302401
First Aid:
First Aid cover will be confirmed prior to event taking place.
Subject to valid permit being granted by Scottish Athletics
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The course is flat and is on public roads. It starts and finishes at the Ormidale Pavilion in Brodick and follows the main road north along the coast for 5 kilometres, returning the same way. There are markers at each kilometre. View the route here.
Date:
26 April 2020, 12 pm
Entry:
£12.50 (£10.50 for Scottish Athletics members).
Prizes:
Trophies are awarded to the first male and female athlete. Subject to there being sufficient entries then shields will be presented in the following categories: U18M, SM, M40, M50, M60, U18W, SW, W40, W50, W60, First Team of 3, First Male and Female local novice.
Facilities:
Changing facilities, toilets, showers and baggage storage are available at the Ormidale Pavilion. There will be one water station on the course, at 5 kilometres. No catering is available at the race venue, but our sponsor The Ormidale Hotel is located adjacent to the sports field. Drinks and Bar Meals will be available after the race (and during it for spectators!).
Travel:
Competitors travelling to Arran on the day will need to catch the 0945 ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick, and can return on the 1350, 1640 or 1920 ferries. For further information contact Caledonian McBrayne 01475 650100. The Race is run from and to Ormidale Sports Pavilion, approximately 15 minutes walk from Brodick Pier
Accommodation:
Contact the local tourist office 01770 302401
First Aid:
First Aid cover will be confirmed prior to event taking place.
Subject to valid permit being granted by Scottish Athletics
Enter Online
Goatfell Race
Course:
13 km, 870 metres of ascent. The race starts and finishes at the Ormidale Pavilion in Brodick. It follows the main road north to Brodick Castle drive. From the Castle drive, it climbs to the top of Goatfell via the standard ‘tourist’ path. It returns the same way to the finish.
The Arran Mountain Rescue Team marshals the route on the hill and provides emergency cover. St Andrew’s Ambulance Corps provide first aid at the finish.
Date: TBC (May)
Entry:
Prizes:
Trophies are awarded to the first male and female athlete. Shields will be presented in the following categories: SM, M40, M50, M60, SW, W40, W50, W60, First Team of 3, First Local.
Course Record Holders:
Male Andy Peace…………… Time…1:13:40……Year…1994
Female Angela Mudge………… Time…1:26:21…...Year…2001
Facilities:
Changing facilities, toilets, showers and baggage storage are available at the Ormidale Pavilion. Light refreshments will be served after the race. The Ormidale Hotel is located adjacent to the sports field. Drinks and Bar Meals will be available after the race (and during it for spectators!).
Travel:
Competitors travelling to Arran on the day will need to catch the 0945 ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick, and can return on the 1640 or 1920 ferries. For further information contact Caledonian McBrayne 01475 650100.
Results
13 km, 870 metres of ascent. The race starts and finishes at the Ormidale Pavilion in Brodick. It follows the main road north to Brodick Castle drive. From the Castle drive, it climbs to the top of Goatfell via the standard ‘tourist’ path. It returns the same way to the finish.
The Arran Mountain Rescue Team marshals the route on the hill and provides emergency cover. St Andrew’s Ambulance Corps provide first aid at the finish.
Date: TBC (May)
Entry:
Prizes:
Trophies are awarded to the first male and female athlete. Shields will be presented in the following categories: SM, M40, M50, M60, SW, W40, W50, W60, First Team of 3, First Local.
Course Record Holders:
Male Andy Peace…………… Time…1:13:40……Year…1994
Female Angela Mudge………… Time…1:26:21…...Year…2001
Facilities:
Changing facilities, toilets, showers and baggage storage are available at the Ormidale Pavilion. Light refreshments will be served after the race. The Ormidale Hotel is located adjacent to the sports field. Drinks and Bar Meals will be available after the race (and during it for spectators!).
Travel:
Competitors travelling to Arran on the day will need to catch the 0945 ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick, and can return on the 1640 or 1920 ferries. For further information contact Caledonian McBrayne 01475 650100.
Results
Glen Rosa Horseshoe Race
Course:The Glen Rosa Horseshoe Hill Race on the Isle of Arran is a serious challenge for experienced runners only. The route is 12mile long and involves 5,500 feet of ascent.
Very little of the course is marked and competitors must be able to navigate using map and compass. Experience has shown that much of the race can take place in cloud, with very limited visibility.ALL runners will be required to carry waterproof jacket and trousers, whatever the weather conditions, plus a whistle, compass, map (1:50 000 or better) and emergency food equivalent to at least 2oz chocolate.
There will be a kit check – no kit, no race – no kidding!
Emergency cover will be provided on the hills by the Arran Mountain Rescue Team.
Much of the race takes place on steep, rocky ground. There is a real possibility of serious injury. Do not take part if you are not confident of your ability to race over this type of ground. Several of the checkpoints have cut-off times. You will not be allowed to finish the race if you fail to make a cut-off. You will be directed back to the finish by the marshals.
The organisers reserve the right to postpone or cancel the race, to run an alternative bad weather course and to refuse entry. The organisers decision on any matter concerning the race is final.
Provisional Date: TBC
Entry: Details TBC
Prizes: Details TBC
Facilities:
Basic facilities are provided at the Start and Finish which is located at the Ranger Centre behind Brodick Castle.
Travel:
Competitors travelling on the day will need to catch the 07:00 or 09:45 ferries from Ardrossan and can return on the 16:40 or 19:20. Contact www.calmac.co.uk for more information. For accommodation details contact the local Tourist Information Office : 01770 302401
Very little of the course is marked and competitors must be able to navigate using map and compass. Experience has shown that much of the race can take place in cloud, with very limited visibility.ALL runners will be required to carry waterproof jacket and trousers, whatever the weather conditions, plus a whistle, compass, map (1:50 000 or better) and emergency food equivalent to at least 2oz chocolate.
There will be a kit check – no kit, no race – no kidding!
Emergency cover will be provided on the hills by the Arran Mountain Rescue Team.
Much of the race takes place on steep, rocky ground. There is a real possibility of serious injury. Do not take part if you are not confident of your ability to race over this type of ground. Several of the checkpoints have cut-off times. You will not be allowed to finish the race if you fail to make a cut-off. You will be directed back to the finish by the marshals.
The organisers reserve the right to postpone or cancel the race, to run an alternative bad weather course and to refuse entry. The organisers decision on any matter concerning the race is final.
Provisional Date: TBC
Entry: Details TBC
Prizes: Details TBC
Facilities:
Basic facilities are provided at the Start and Finish which is located at the Ranger Centre behind Brodick Castle.
Travel:
Competitors travelling on the day will need to catch the 07:00 or 09:45 ferries from Ardrossan and can return on the 16:40 or 19:20. Contact www.calmac.co.uk for more information. For accommodation details contact the local Tourist Information Office : 01770 302401
Isle of Arran Half Marathon
Course:
The Isle of Arran Half Marathon takes runners round a thirteen mile route along public roads on the west coast of Arran. The race starts at Noon. The scenic route is officially described as undulating! The race is suitable for runners of all standards – if you don’t mind how long you take, we don’t either. Runners must be aged 17 years or older on the day of the race.
Please note there is a no earphones policy for this event, due to the race being held on open roads.
Date: TBC July
Entry: TBC
Prizes: TBC
Facilities:
The Race Base is the Kinloch Hotel, Blackwaterfoot. There are toilets and changing facilities, and light refreshments will be served in the Hotel after the race. Bar Meals will be available.
There will be 4 water stations on the course which is marked at every mile. First Aid cover will be provided by St. Andrews Ambulance Corps.
Travel:
Competitors travelling on the day will need to catch the 09:45 ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick and can return on the 16:40 or 19:20 ferries. For further information contact www.calmac.co.uk.
Special buses will be provided to take runners and spectators the 10 miles from the Ferry terminal in Brodick to Blackwaterfoot and back again at 16:00 after the prize giving. The bus company will not carry standing passengers. It is our intention to lay on two 48 seater buses which must be booked in advance. The cost is £2:50 per runner/spectator. Runners seeking accommodation are advised to contact the local Tourist Information Office on 01770 302401
Results
The Isle of Arran Half Marathon takes runners round a thirteen mile route along public roads on the west coast of Arran. The race starts at Noon. The scenic route is officially described as undulating! The race is suitable for runners of all standards – if you don’t mind how long you take, we don’t either. Runners must be aged 17 years or older on the day of the race.
Please note there is a no earphones policy for this event, due to the race being held on open roads.
Date: TBC July
Entry: TBC
Prizes: TBC
Facilities:
The Race Base is the Kinloch Hotel, Blackwaterfoot. There are toilets and changing facilities, and light refreshments will be served in the Hotel after the race. Bar Meals will be available.
There will be 4 water stations on the course which is marked at every mile. First Aid cover will be provided by St. Andrews Ambulance Corps.
Travel:
Competitors travelling on the day will need to catch the 09:45 ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick and can return on the 16:40 or 19:20 ferries. For further information contact www.calmac.co.uk.
Special buses will be provided to take runners and spectators the 10 miles from the Ferry terminal in Brodick to Blackwaterfoot and back again at 16:00 after the prize giving. The bus company will not carry standing passengers. It is our intention to lay on two 48 seater buses which must be booked in advance. The cost is £2:50 per runner/spectator. Runners seeking accommodation are advised to contact the local Tourist Information Office on 01770 302401
Results
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