Acorn Trails
ACORN Sandhead 10
14 Sep 2025
Closing Date: 10 Aug 2025
In Brief
What is it? - The Sandhead 10 is a ten mile multi-terrain race from Sandhead to Stranraer.
When is it? - Sunday 14th September. Race starts at 10.30 from Sandhead (opposite the Tigh Na Mara Hotel)
How much is it? - £19.50 (+£2 for non-ARC affliated participants).
Can I walk? - Whilst we welcome folk of all abilities, we do have a cut-off time of 4 hours. If you feel you can walk the route in that timescale please feel welcome to join us. Th...
ACORN Duncan Macfarlane Race "The Dunky"
26 Oct 2025
Closing Date: 01 Oct 2025
Duncan Macfarlane was in his day, a well-respected and accomplished runner - being part of the Victoria Park AC team, along with Scottish legend Andy Forbes, who were the only non-English team to win the English Cross County Championship 1952. Read more here...
ACORN South By Five 25/26 - Kings Park
02 Nov 2025
Closing Date: 01 Nov 2025
SOUTH BY FIVE
Our signature series, South By Five returns for 2025/26
Based on the iconic Glasgow race, The South Side Six, South By Five visits each of the six parks over a 12 week period. A 5km event is held in each park, with runners able to enter single events or the whole series.
5 of the 6 races must be completed to complete the series and become a "Fiver"!
The six parks are:
Kings Park – Sunday 2nd November
Linn Park – Sunday 16th No...
ACORN South By Five 25/26 - Linn Park
16 Nov 2025
Closing Date: 15 Nov 2025
SOUTH BY FIVE
Our signature series, South By Five returns for 2025/26
Based on the iconic Glasgow race, The South Side Six, South By Five visits each of the six parks over a 12 week period. A 5km event is held in each park, with runners able to enter single events or the whole series.
5 of the 6 races must be completed to complete the series and become a "Fiver"!
The six parks are:
Kings Park – Sunday 2nd November
Linn Park – Sunday 16th No...
ACORN South By Five 25/26 - Rouken Glen
30 Nov 2025
Closing Date: 29 Nov 2025
SOUTH BY FIVE
Our signature series, South By Five returns for 2025/26
Based on the iconic Glasgow race, The South Side Six, South By Five visits each of the six parks over a 12 week period. A 5km event is held in each park, with runners able to enter single events or the whole series.
5 of the 6 races must be completed to complete the series and become a "Fiver"!
The six parks are:
Kings Park – Sunday 2nd November
Linn Park – Sunday 16th No...
ACORN South By Five 25/26 - Pollok Park
14 Dec 2025
Closing Date: 13 Dec 2025
SOUTH BY FIVE
Our signature series, South By Five returns for 2025/26
Based on the iconic Glasgow race, The South Side Six, South By Five visits each of the six parks over a 12 week period. A 5km event is held in each park, with runners able to enter single events or the whole series.
5 of the 6 races must be completed to complete the series and become a "Fiver"!
The six parks are:
Kings Park – Sunday 2nd November
Linn Park – Sunday 16th No...
ACORN South By Five 25/26 - Bellahouston Park
04 Jan 2026
Closing Date: 03 Jan 2026
SOUTH BY FIVE
Our signature series, South By Five returns for 2025/26
Based on the iconic Glasgow race, The South Side Six, South By Five visits each of the six parks over a 12 week period. A 5km event is held in each park, with runners able to enter single events or the whole series.
5 of the 6 races must be completed to complete the series and become a "Fiver"!
The six parks are:
Kings Park – Sunday 2nd November
Linn Park – Sunday 16th No...
ACORN South By Five 25/26 - Full series
18 Jan 2026
Closing Date: 15 Jan 2026
SOUTH BY FIVE
Our signature series, South By Five returns for 2025/26
Based on the iconic Glasgow race, The South Side Six, South By Five visits each of the six parks over a 12 week period. A 5km event is held in each park, with runners able to enter single events or the whole series.
5 of the 6 races must be completed to complete the series and become a "Fiver"!
The six parks are:
Kings Park – Sunday 2nd November
Linn Park – Sunday 16th No...
ACORN South By Five 25/26 - Queens Park
18 Jan 2026
Closing Date: 17 Jan 2026
SOUTH BY FIVE
Our signature series, South By Five returns for 2025/26
Based on the iconic Glasgow race, The South Side Six, South By Five visits each of the six parks over a 12 week period. A 5km event is held in each park, with runners able to enter single events or the whole series.
5 of the 6 races must be completed to complete the series and become a "Fiver"!
The six parks are:
Kings Park – Sunday 2nd November
Linn Park – Sunday 16th No...