An Uphill Struggle In Galston!!

Date: 11/05/2014
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On Saturday 10th May, 13 intrepid runners took on the challenge of racing from the town’s Portland Park to the cairn on top of Gallowhill and back. The race was part of the anniversary to celebrate 150 years of Galston as a Borough and featured a grand parade, school sports…

The Valley Dash (new venue)

Date: 27/04/2014
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The first club handicap race of the year – The Valley Dash – will be held on Tuesday 13th May at the running track in Barmill Rd, Galston. The Race starts at 7.00pm but I need all runners to be at the start no later than 6.45 to finalise handicaps…

Galston Cairn Race

Date: 24/04/2014
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As part of the 150th anniversary of Galston becoming a Borough, Galston Community Council and Kilmarnock Harriers are organising a 10k race from Portland Park in Galston to The Gallowhill Cairn and back. The race is being held on Saturday 10th May at 12.00 noon. Entry is available on the…

BBC Visit Tuesday 1st April and AGM Friday 28th March

Date: 26/03/2014
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Further to the recent post on media interest in the club, the BBC will be filming club activities on Tuesday 1st of April as part of their “Get Inspired” initiative . It would be great to have a big turnout on the night and, weather permitting, have as many folks…

Craufurdland Mud Run

Date: 14/03/2014
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The next Craufurdland Mud Run takes place on Sunday March 30th. There are 5 and 10K races plus The Muddy Mile. For full details go to www.muddytrials.co.uk The club have also been asked to help marshal the race and for every marshal we field one of our runners will receive…

Run for Sports Relief on Sunday 23rd March

Date: 24/02/2014
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In conjunction with East Ayrshire Leisure Trust, the club are organising a Sports Relief Mile event at the AAA on Sunday 23rd of March. The first mile run starts at 10.30 and there are later starts throughout the morning. For the more adventurous there are also 3 mile and 6…

Senior Chrismas Handicap Results

Date: 18/12/2013
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We had a record 63 entrants for the senior handicap race and (I think) a good time was had by all. As has been the recent pattern, the winner was a ‘dark horse’ whose coach (yes Kate Todd, that’s you) massively underestimated their athletes abilities. However that’s no fault of…

Club Christmas Handicap – Tuesday 17th December

Date: 10/12/2013
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The club Christmas Handicap races will take place this year on Tuesday 17th December at the AAA. The course is basically as per last year, with the junior race starting on the track and the seniors(15+) in Carron Avenue Bellfield (in the tunnel). We plan to start the races as…

Kilmarnock Harriers Open Cross Country Races

Date: 10/11/2013
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A record entry of 299 athletes, of various ages, took part in the inaugural Kilmarnock Harriers Open Cross Country Races at the Ayrshire Athletics Arena. Full race reports will follow, but in the meantime provisional race results can be found by following this link :- KHCC Results Many thanks to…

KH Open Cross Country Races Sunday 10th November

Date: 30/10/2013
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Our annual cross country races take place at the AAA on Sunday 10th November. The first Race is at 1.00 with registration from 12.00. Course map and entry forms are available from – http://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/calendar/events/16678-16019-kilmarnock-hac-open-cc-races If you are not running, we still require volunteers to help set up and marshal the…

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