Chicago Marathon 2017

Grant Sandilands and Norman Groves both ticked off another World Marathon Major in the US as they travelled to and completed the Chicago Marathon under hot and hum conditions.  Both left the Windy City disappointed with their times having really struggled in the heat and humidity but are happy to Read more…

Press Release, Tues 10 Oct 2017

There was a record turnout of over 100 teams, competing in the George Cummings Road Relays at Houston last Saturday.Race Organisers Kilbarchan Athletic Club, had a good day, dominating the Ladies race to win the Trust Inn Trophy. Kilbarchan’s winning team included Elspeth Curran, Chloe Simpson and Jennifer Rooney, with Read more…

Great Scottish Run 10k & Half Marathon Results, Sun 1 Oct 2017

On Sunday it was the turn of the senior athletes with the 10k starting off the day, just the three Kilbarchan runners in this one

Elspeth Curran was 6th in the women’s race in a time of 36:05, Stuart Kerr 77th overall in 37:37 & Grant Sandilands 151st in 39:55.

Next up was the half marathon with Callum Hawkins looking to defend his title from last year, he lead for the first few miles but as the race headed towards the South side Chris Thompson took hold of the race and opened up a gap. Callum hung on to 2nd for the majority of the second half of the race, closely tracked in behind by Tsegai Twelede who tried to take Callum in a sprint finish but Callum wasn’t to be denied and clinched the Scottish Half Marathon Champion title on the line both clocking 63:18.

Great Scottish Run 10k & Half- Marathon, Oct 1st, 2017 (C)Bobby Gavin

Gemma Rankin made her way through the field to take 4th female in the race and Silver in the Scottish Half Marathon Championships, running 76:37.

Great Scottish Run 10k & Half- Marathon, Oct 1st, 2017 (C)Bobby Gavin

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