MOKRun 2024 Saturday 25th May - Sunday 26th May

The Junior events include: one lap (500m) for five to six-year-olds; one lap for seven to eight-year-olds; two laps (1km) for nine to 10-year-olds, three laps (1.5km) for 11 to 12-year-olds; and four laps (2km) for 13 to 14-year-olds.

Trophies for the first, second and third placed girl and boy in each category will be presented at a prize giving on Kinloch Green at 3.30pm. However, the focus of the children’s events is just taking part, having fun and letting the little ones enjoy the thrill.

The two main events kick off at 10.30 am on Sunday May 26. Nicola McKerral will lead the adults’ warm-up at 10.15am, followed by a compulsory race briefing. Nearly 1000 runners will set-off together before the races branch apart at the Dellwood Hotel. Marshals will be on hand around the route to keep runners on the right track, with the marshal briefing taking place in the Victoria Hall at 9am on race day.

Both races start together at the War Memorial on the esplanade. The 10k race goes around three sides of scenic Campbeltown Loch, and is mainly flat. People of all fitness levels and ages are encouraged to try to achieve a personal best, with many participants power walking around the course or entering for charity.

The half marathon route leaves the town through the rural countryside. It includes approximately one kilometre on the hard sandy beach of Machrihanish/Westport, taking in spectacular views across the water to the isles of Islay, Jura and Gigha. The final mile of both races is on a slight down gradient into town, through the centre, to main street, where runners will be greeted by crowds of locals cheering them to the last, and the commentator will announce all finishers by name as they cross the finish line.

The prizes are awarded in accordance with UK Athletics Rules with the winner being individual in the specified age category with the fastest gun to chip time- i.e. the first in the specified age category to cross the finish line wins the prize. In the event of anyone requiring any medical assistance, professionals from Inverness-based Hebe Highland First Aid will once again be on

hand to help.

David Armour, Kintyre’s main fundraiser for the Beatson Cancer Charity, will be this year’s sweeper for the 10K race. He will be joined by Rhona Kelly with the yellow collection buckets raising money for the Beatson. As always, the familiar voice of MC John Armour will be heard cheering on competitors as they cross the line. Everyone is invited to the finish line on Kinloch Green after the race and before the prize giving for complimentary refreshments, sandwiches and famous Danish pastries from Argyll Bakeries.

For any queries, forgotten race numbers or misplaced family members, be sure to stop by the Q & A tent, which is manned from 12pm-2pm on Saturday and 8am-9.30am on Sunday.

South Kintyre Sports Council will once again host the ever popular post-race MOKRUN Ceilidh in the Victoria Hall from 7.30pm on the Sunday evening. Headlining this fantastic event is Ceol-An-Aire, supported by Darren Brown Discos and local pipers. A limited number of tickets are still available and can be purchased online at www.entrycentral.com/festival/1218.

Ceilidh tickets purchased on EntryCentral can be picked up from the Q & A tent on race day.

MOKRun race director Gail Williams said: “It’s hard to believe MokRun is upon as once again. We’re as enthusiastic and motivated as ever and we’re looking forward to welcoming runners and visitors to Campbeltown and rounding off the Malts Festival week in style.”

The race committee thanks the following sponsors for their support:

• Junior races: AM Transport, Mairi Ireland Fitness, Jog Scotland, Campbeltown Running Club, Archie Johnston, Glenbarr Farms, MACC Gym, Stewart Balfour Sutherland, Springbank Distillery and McKinven and Colville.

• Adult races: Killegruer Caravan Site, Machrihanish Holiday Park, Springbank Distillery, Glen Scotia Distillery, AM Transport, the Coop, Tesco and Tunnock’s.

• Furthest travelled prize: Glen Scotia’

The committee also thanks Kintyre Agricultural Society and Jim Martin Supplies for their help with setting up the marquees on

the day.

Race maps are available on the www.mokrun.com website and updates will be provided on Facebook. For more information visit the Facebook page Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon & 10K,

or the website www.mokrun.com. For any questions, email us events@mokrun.com.

Ceilidh tickets can be still be bought from Entry Central onlineor AP Taylor’s.