Euan Carrick completed his 5th marathon and 2nd marathon major this year with a fine 3:03:45 for 1,264th place. A great time on a notoriously tricky course, congratulations to Euan on a fine performance.
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…
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…
SATURDAY 7th October 2017 at Houston, RACE STARTS 2.30pm KAAC Geo Cummings Results 2017 Updated Men’s teams of 4, compete for the George Cummings Trophy Women’s teams of 3 for the Trust Inn Trophy Declarations at Houston Church Hall, Main Street, Houston, by 2.00pm please. GEORGE_CUMMINGS Entry Form Men’s Team Read more…
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
All eyes were on Glasgow this weekend as athletes of all ages raced on the streets in the junior run, 10k & half marathon, Super Saturday kicked things off with the junior run, family mile & toddler dash.
Kilbarchan athlete David McNair kicked off the weekend in style as he dominated the junior run to romp home in 8:35 with club mate Gavin McKay picking up bronze in 9:09.
Oliver Patton was also 3rd in his age category in a time of 9:53.
Loads of great performances in this one, full list below: (more…)
If you are a Male/Female Kilbarchan AAC athlete interested in competing please fill out the form below to confirm entry.Athletes under 17 and above are eligible to compete in this one. If you are available to volunteer please also fill out the below form confirming status as a volunteer in Read more…
The 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon Club entries will open at the end of October, the club is normally allocated two entries, if you would like to be considered, please email Elaine Green at elainec.green@btinternet.com. If there are more than two athletes interested, a ballot will be held.
FULL RESULTS In the Girls 3k race Laine Alemu (11:14) was 1st in the 14-16 category, closely followed by Libby Sutherland (11:47) & Eilidh Gibson (11:51). Abbie Alemu (12:01) was 2nd Girl in the 12-13 category with Sarah Forbes (12:23) 3rd. Over in the 10k Caroline Cochran was 3rd female Read more…
Kilbarchan had representation all over Scotland at the weekend with lot’s of races taking place. At Stirling the national 10k championships where being hold over the notoriously fast course, only the weather can play it’s part to slow you down. Robert McCulloch was 1st home in 36:35, closely followed by Read more…