a feed of upcoming events on racentries.com http://www.racentries.com/ http://www.racentries.com/ The Goatfell Hill Race on the Isle of Arran takes competitors from the centre of Brodick to the summit of Goatfell (874m–12km) and back, using the standard ‘tourist’ path. The Goatfell Hill Race is a Scottish Athletics permit event. The race base will be at the Ormidale Pavillion in Brodick, where there are changing facilities with toilets, showers, baggage storage and refreshments. The 2010 route will be the traditional course, starting and finishing at the Ormidale Pavilion. Entrants must be aged 18 or over on 1st January 2010. Veteran categories are by age on the day of the race. Competitors travelling to Arran on the day will need to catch the 0700 or 0945 ferry from Ardrossan, and can return on the 1640 or 1920 ferry. Contact www.calmac.co.uk for more information. For accommodation details, contact the local tourist office 01770 302401. All runners will be required to carry waterproof jacket and trousers, whatever the weather conditions, plus a whistle. There will be a kit check. First Aid cover will be provided on the hill by the Isle of Arran Mountain Rescue Team, and at the finish by St Andrew’s Ambulance Corps. The route will be signed over the lower sections and the final section to the top of the mountain will be flagged. 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. http://www.racentries.com/event/details/45-goatfell-hill-race The CAAC 5 & Fun Run The CAAC 5 Route is an accurately measured 5 miles. The race was first run in 2004 as an event connected with the bi-annual Corstorphine Fair, however it was such a great success it has been a fixture in the calendar since. With the backing of the Fair and generous donations from race sponsors and of course the support of the runners that have taken part the race has gone from strength to strength. The route is on the open winding starting from the end of Turnhouse Road and circling Turnhouse Golf Course and Cammo. There is a fast downhill start before doubling almost towards the town and round Cammo, a good uphill is quickly followed by a sharp downturn in the road to the 3mile mark. Just before the 4 mile mark there is another incline before the course drops to a fast finish just off Turnhouse Road. The CAAC 5 route and elevation can be viewed at http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=809902 . The mapping is not a completely accurate in distance, but shows the route, start, finish and mile markers. The race takes place on Wednesday 9th of June. In addition to the popular CAAC 5, on the same evening starting just after the main start there is a short Fun Run for the kids. Prizes will be awarded in each of the following categories: 1s t/ 2nd / 3rd Male & Female, 1st Male (+40) / 1st Female (+35), 1st Male (+50) / 1st Female (+45), 1st Junior Male (U17) & Female (U17), 1st Male & Female Team (3 to count), plus Course Record Male & Female, and lots of spot prizes courtesy of our sponsors. Results will be posted on the CAAC website (http://www.caac.org.uk) and at scottishathletics website (http://www.scottishathletics.org.uk). Declaration: I hereby declare that on the day of the race I shall be at least 15 years old. I also declare that I am medically fit, and that I enter at my own risk. I agree that the organisers cannot be held responsible for any loss, injury or illness incurred in connection with this event. http://www.racentries.com/event/details/38-caac-5-road-race-fun-run The Glen Rosa Horseshoe Hill Race on the Isle of Arran is a serious challenge for experience runners only. The route is 12 miles 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. Competitors must be 21 or older on the day of the race. The Glen Rosa Horseshoe Race is a Scottish Athletics permit event. Basic facilities are provided at the start / finish, which is located at the Ranger Centre behind Brodick Castle. Competitors travelling to Arran on the day will need to catch the 0700 or 0945 ferry from Ardrossan, and can return on the 1640 or 1920 ferry. Contact www.calmac.co.uk for more information. For accommodation details, contact the local tourist office 01770 302401. 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 last 2oz chocolate. There will be a kit check – no kit, no race, no kidding! Emergency cover will be provided on the hills by the Isle of 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 continue 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. http://www.racentries.com/event/details/46-glen-rosa-horseshoe 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 seventeen years or older on the day of the race. Trophies are awarded to the first male and female athlete. Shields will be presented in the following categories: SM, M40, M50, M60, SW, W35, W45, W55, First Team of 3. 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 four water stations on the course, which is marked at every mile. First Aid cover will be provided by St Andrews Ambulance Corps. 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 www.calmac.co.uk. Special buses will be provided to take runners and spectators the ten miles from the ferry terminal in Brodick to Blackwaterfoot and back again at 1600 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, via the Extras part of this system. The cost is 2.50GBP return for each runner and spectator. Runners seeking accommodation on Arran are advised to contact the local tourist office 01770 302401 The route can be seen on the Google Map on this site, but you’ll have to zoom out a little, and also scroll north a little. Blackwaterfoot–Shiskine–Torbeg–Tormore–Auchagallon–via Machrie Moor road to The String Road–Ballymichael–Shiskine–Blackwaterfoot Please note that this race takes place on country roads which will not be closed to traffic. It is vital that all runners are able to hear approaching road vehicles. Thus, in common with many similar races, Ipods and any other devices which require the use of earphones will not be permitted. Failure to follow this rule may lead to death. Dead or alive, runners with earphones will be disqualified. http://www.racentries.com/event/details/47-isle-of-arran-half-marathon "The Ride to Perth" Sunday 15 August 2010 Venue - Kenmore to North Inch, Perth A cycling day trip following the course of the River Tay from Kenmore to Perth. This is the opportunity for cyclists to play a part in the Perth 800 celebrations and to join others in an easy paced summer ride through beautiful Perthshire.  The ride will take minor roads from Kenmore to Dunkeld for lunch. After lunch the ride will continue down to the North Inch in Perth, where there will be cycling-related events and a buffet reception kindly provided by Perth and Kinross Council at Bell's Sports Centre. There will be plenty of stops along the way, to take in the views and to drink and get the breath back!  To minimise the amount of motor transport involved, cyclists and their bikes will be taken by coach from the South Inch car park in Perth to the start of the ride in Kenmore. The ride will be led and marshalled by experienced members of ByCycle, the Perth and Kinross Cycling campaign. The Perth & Kinross Cycle Campaign is a voluntary association of organisations and individuals which aims to encourage cycling and publicise its benefits for the community, for individuals and the environment. It also aims to ensure that public policy actively encourages cycling and makes full provision for it as part of the overall planning and transport strategy through which all members of the public can enjoy safe and efficient travel for work and leisure. http://www.racentries.com/event/details/44-bycycle-2010