Acorn Trails
ACORN Rouken Glen Trail Race
26 Jul 2026
Closing Date: 25 Jul 2026
Rouken Glen Country Park
Rouken Glen Park is a 143 acre historic park located around 10km south of Glasgow. It dates back to 1530, when the area was know as Birkenshaw, meaning birch wood.Rouken Glen Park got it's name from the mill in the estate known as Rokandmyll.Read more about Rouken Glen and it's facilities here
Race
Race start will be 10.00am
Th...
ACORN Sandhead 10
13 Sep 2026
Closing Date: 10 Sep 2026
In Brief
What is it? - The Sandhead 10 is a ten mile multi-terrain race from Sandhead to Stranraer.
When is it? - Sunday 13th 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 South By Five - Kings Park
01 Nov 2026
Closing Date: 31 Oct 2026
SOUTH BY FIVE
This sign-up is for ONE EVENT ONLY - not the full series.
Our signature series, South By Five returns.
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 – Sunda...
ACORN South By Five - Linn Park
15 Nov 2026
Closing Date: 14 Nov 2026
SOUTH BY FIVE
This entry is for ONE EVENT ONLY - not the full series.
Our signature series, South By Five returns.
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 ...
ACORN South By Five - Rouken Glen
29 Nov 2026
Closing Date: 28 Nov 2026
SOUTH BY FIVE
This entry is for ONE EVENT ONLY - not the full series.
Our signature series, South By Five returns.
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 ...
ACORN South By Five - Pollok Park
13 Dec 2026
Closing Date: 12 Dec 2026
SOUTH BY FIVE
This entry is for ONE EVENT ONLY - not the full series.
Our signature series, South By Five returns.
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 ...
ACORN South By Five - Bellahouston Park
03 Jan 2027
Closing Date: 02 Jan 2027
SOUTH BY FIVE
This entry is for ONE EVENT ONLY - not the full series.
Our signature series, South By Five returns
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 1...
ACORN South By Five 26/27 - Full series
17 Jan 2027
Closing Date: 15 Oct 2026
SOUTH BY FIVE
Our signature series, South By Five returns for 2026/27
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 1st November
Linn Park – Sunday 15th No...
ACORN South By Five - Queens Park
17 Jan 2027
Closing Date: 16 Jan 2027
SOUTH BY FIVE
This sign up is for ONE EVENT ONLY - not the full series.
Our signature series, South By Five returns.
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 – Sunda...