FALKLAND HILL RACE - Saturday 29th July 2023 starting at 1.00pm

We look forward to welcoming you to the Falkland Hill Race. The race is a challenging multi-terrain route which combines fabulous views with some of the best running trails that Fife can offer.

We will be donating £3.00 from each entry fee to Fife Coast & Countryside Trust to help continue the good work they do with maintaining and upgrading Fife's network of trails & paths.

GALA:

The Falkland Hill Race will be run as part of the Falkland Gala day and will start and finish at the main gala arena in the Tyndal Bruce Park.

The Gala will have a pipe band, various events, a bar, food outlets etc.

LOCATION:

The start and finish will be in the Tyndal Bruce Park which is situated off the A912 a few hundred metres North of Falkland Village Centre. The postcode is KY15 7BY.

PARKING:

There will be parking available on the Gala Field and there is parking at the Falkland Memorial Hall and also at the new car-park adjacent to Pillars of Hercules. (both of these are just a 10 minute jog from the race start) Please be aware that the village is likely to be very busy, so car-share where possible and park with consideration at all times.

ROUTE:

The race will follow the same route as last year. The total length is now just under 6 miles. The race takes in a variety of terrain including hard paths, grass fields, land-rover tracks and open hillside. A route map can be found at: Hill Race Route 2023

The route takes in the summit of Falkland Hill and the overall ascent is over 400m. There are some very steep sections both uphill and downhill. In wet conditions great care should be taken. The route is well marshalled and route finding is not difficult.

TOILETS:

Public toilets are available in the Gala Field itself and there are also public toilets in the village adjacent to the Falkland Community Hall. 

WATER:

The race organiser is unable to provide any water or drinks. Entrants must bring their own hydration/nutrition.

REGISTRATION:

Number can be collected from the Falkland Trail Runners Gazebo based in the event field. Numbers can be collected from 11:00am on the day of the race. Please pin this to the front of your race vest/t-shirt (not on your shorts). Medical details and emergency contacts must be filled in on the back of the race number before the race. DO NOT PASS YOUR NUMBER TO ANYONE ELSE.  Anyone running using a number not allocated to them will be disqualified and banned from entering future races.

CHANGING FACILITIES

There will be no changing facilities. Please come ready to run.

BAGGAGE

There will be no baggage storage. Entrants should leave any belongings in their own vehicles or make other arrangements.

RACE RESULTS & PRIZES

Prizes will be awarded to the first 3 finishers in the overall male & female category and also the winners of the age categories.

Prize Giving will be held after the race as soon as is practical. Full results will be posted online the following day.

Please respect all competitors, race officials, volunteers and members of the general public.

Under NO circumstances whatsoever should you swap bib numbers with anyone else. 

ALL FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A RACE MEMENTO 

Updates, results, photos, etc., will be posted on the Falkland Trail Runners website -  https://falklandtrailrunners.com/

PRE-ENTRY ONLY - SORRY NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS. We will however allow number transfers up until 7 days before the race. All transfer details should be arranged between the runners involved before notifying the Race Organiser of any name changes.

BEFORE ENTERING: Occasionally we may have to alter the race route and distance due to weather or forestry work. If any of the races are cancelled due to severe weather conditions or any other unforeseen circumstances then we will reschedule that race to a later date.

Our event is insured and permitted by the Scottish Hill Runners organisation and are held Under SHR Rules. By lining up to start this race you are confirming that you have read the SHR rules of competition and that you agree with them.

ENTRY FEE - £10.00

RACE ORGANISER - Kevin Murray - tel: 07918 693687