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AUCHTERARDER RUNNING FESTIVAL 2023

 

THE AUCHTERARDER RUNNING FESTIVAL IS BACK FOR ANOTHER YEAR!! BRING IT ON.....

We're so excited to be welcoming you back to Auchterarder for our Festival weekend of running.  And what a weekend we have in store for you.  Auchterarder promises to be buzzing for the duration.  We have our 10K, Half Marathon and our iconic Double Dare (10K and Half Marathon) events ready and waiting for you and what’s more we are opening our weekend again with our Junior Fun Run (for ages 4 to 15 year olds). 

So buckle up for ARF 2023!!  We double dare you!!

Click on the appropriate links below for more information on each event.

  • Saturday 9th September – Junior Fun Run and Auchterarder 10K
  • Sunday 10th September – Auchterarder Half Marathon

General Event information

Entry – By entering our event you'll be helping to raise valuable funds for our local children. Part of your entry fee this year will be donated to The Community School of Auchterarder School Fund.  Specifically this money will be used for the health and wellbeing of our local children who attend the school.

Before entering, please note the race entry terms and conditions.  There will be no entries on the day.  In the unlikely event of the race being cancelled owing to forces outside the organisers control, we regret that NO entry fees can be refunded after entries have been processed.  We do not operate a deferment system.  We will offer the following - 50% refunds (minus EntryCentral processing fees) will be issued to any runner who withdraws from the event more than 12 weeks before the event. Refunds will only be given if the event is full and the runners place can be filled from the waiting list.  Withdrawals after that date will not be refunded. If for any reason the event requires to be rescheduled from it's proposed date your entry will remain for the rescheduled event date.

Headphones on our courses are NOT allowed (with the exception of bone conduction headphones which are permitted).  

Baggage - Unsecured baggage storage will be available at Registration.  The race organisers take no responsibility for any items stored before, during or after the race.

Race Briefing – There will be a race safety brief emailed out to all runners the week before the event to go over any safety issues and give the opportunity for runners to ask any questions. The keys points included in this race briefing will be reinforced prior to each races start.

Car Parking – There is ample and convenient parking in and around Auchterarder, please ensure that you park responsibly.

Toilets – Are available at our registration adjacent to race start area

You can find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/Auchterarderrunningfestival/

A massive thank you to our supporters  Café Kisa, Active Root, The Co Op AuchterarderHighland SpringMcDermott Group, The Sports Hub, The Community School of Auchterarder.

We'll have lots more to supporters and sponsors to follow.

GDPR - to view our event privacy notice please email us at auchterarderhalfmarathon@gmail.com and we will be will happy to send

 

Auchterarder Running FESTIVAL 2023- 10K

AUCHTERARDER RUNNING FESTIVAL 2023 - 10K

Specific information for all entrants for this event are as follows...

Please note –Runners must be aged 16 or over on the day of the race.  

Registration – All runners must register to collect their number and timing chip.  Registration will take place at The Community School of Auchterarder, New School Lane, Auchterarder, PH3 1BL and will open at 9am and close at 10.15am.  Please note there is NO parking within the school grounds although a drop off zone will be available.  Car parking options are available around the town of Auchterarder.  For safety reasons please do not swap numbers with other runners.  Runners must collect their own race number and timing chip IN PERSON. ID checks will be carried out so please be prepared for this and ensure you have some form of ID with you.  Please ensure personal details are entered onto the back of the number.

Warm Up – There will be a fun group warm up starting at 10.20am.

Start time – The race will start prompt 10.30am at The Community School of Auchterarder, New School Lane, Auchterarder, PH3 1BL

Race Route -  The race route will start and finish at The Community School of Auchterarder and has been accurately measured by Scottish Athletics.  The route will tour round our beautiful town and countryside.  Please follow all instructions from our race marshalls as they are there to ensure your safety. 

The race route will be emailed out to all runners prior to the race and will also be on the facebook page. 

There will be a cut off at 1hr 45 mins for this race. (17 minutes per mile)

Hydration and Fuel Station - We will have a water station during the race route for all your hydration needs thanks to Highland Spring.

Active Root will also be at our start/finish area with special offers and tasting sessions so if you’re needing a refill then this will be your chance to grab a bargain! 

Never tried Active Root before and want to see how brilliant it is and train for ARF with their products?  Then why not take up their offer of for only 99p (cost of postage) you can receive all 3 flavours to try.  Just click on the attached link -  https://activeroot.co.uk/collections/sports-drinks/products/taster-sachets

Whats more we have linked with them so you can get 15% off any purchase!!! - click on the link below.....

Use code 'FIVESTAR' to get 15% off your order. CLICK HERE https://activeroot.co.uk/collections?sca_ref=2374938.AIwqmp3vh0

Race Finish -  The race will finish at The Community School of Auchterarder, New School Lane, Auchterarder, PH3 1BL where your family, friends and supporters can come along and cheer you across the finish line.  There will be refreshments and treats available within our finishers area for all runners and their supporters.  Official race results will be available on the day for runners via text message (if mobile phone entered on entry) as well as online at https://perfecttimingscotland.co.uk/results/

Goody Bag –  All runners will receive a quality technical 10K T shirt and a bespoke Auchterarder 10K medal.  Be the first to get a preview of this years T's and medals by liking our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Auchterarderrunningfestival/).

Prize Giving – Prize giving will commence as early as possible but we plan to get the show on the road by 12noon approx.

Race contact –For any queries about the race please contact us -  auchterarder10k@gmail.com or call the Race Director, Fiona Watt, on 07739365448.

Or find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/Auchterarderrunningfestival/

Good luck with your training!

 

Auchterarder Running FESTIVAL 2023 - HALF MARATHON

AUCHTERARDER RUNNING FESTIVAL 2023 - HALF MARATHON

Specific information for all entrants for this event are as follows...

Please note –Runners must be aged 17 or above on the day of the race.  

Registration – All runners must register to collect their number and timing chip.  Registration will take place at The Community School of Auchterarder, New School Lane, Auchterarder, PH3 1BL and will open at 9am and close at 10.15am.  Please note there is NO parking within the school grounds although a drop off zone will be available.  Car parking options are available around the town of Auchterarder.  For safety reasons please do not swap numbers with other runners.  Runners must collect their own race number and timing chip IN PERSON. ID checks will be carried out so please be prepared for this and ensure you have some form of ID with you.  Please ensure personal details are entered onto the back of the number.

Warm Up – There will be a fun group warm up starting at 10.20am.

Start time – The race will start prompt 10.30am at The Community School of Auchterarder, New School Lane, Auchterarder, PH3 1BL

Race Route -  The race route will start and finish at The Community School of Auchterarder and has been accurately measured by Scottish Athletics.  The route will tour round our beautiful town and countryside.  Please follow all instructions from our race marshalls as they are there to ensure your safety. 

The race route will be emailed out to all runners prior to the race and will also be on the Facebook page. 

There will be a cut off at 3hrs 30mins for this race. (16minutes per mile)

Hydration and Fuel Station - We will have water stations within the race route thanks to Highland Spring.

Active Root will also be at our start/finish area with special offers and tasting sessions so if you’re needing a refill then this will be your chance to grab a bargain! 

Never tried Active Root before and want to see how brilliant it is and train for ARF with their products?  Then why not take up their offer of for only 99p (cost of postage) you can receive all 3 flavours to try.  Just click on the attached link -  https://activeroot.co.uk/collections/sports-drinks/products/taster-sachets

Whats more we have linked with them so you can get 15% off any purchase!!! - click on the link below.....

Use code 'FIVESTAR' to get 15% off your order. CLICK HERE https://activeroot.co.uk/collections?sca_ref=2374938.AIwqmp3vh0

Race Finish -  The race will finish at The Community School of Auchterarder, New School Lane, Auchterarder, PH3 1BL where your family, friends and supporters can come along and cheer you across the finish line.  There will be refreshments and treats available within our finishers area for all runners and their supporters.  Official race results will be available on the day for runners via text message (if mobile phone entered on entry) as well as online at https://perfecttimingscotland.co.uk/results/

Goody Bag –  All runners will receive a quality technical Half Marathon T shirt and a bespoke Auchterarder Half Marathon medal.   Be the first to get a preview of this years T's and medals by liking our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Auchterarderrunningfestival/).

Prize Giving – Prize giving will commence as early as possible but we plan to get the show on the road by 1pm approx.

Race contact –For any queries about the race please contact us -  auchterarderhalfmarathon@gmail.com or call the Race Director, Fiona Watt, on 07739365448.

Or find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/Auchterarderrunningfestival/

Good Luck with your training!

Auchterarder Running FESTIVAL 2023 - DOUBLE DARE

AUCHTERARDER RUNNING FESTIVAL 2023 - DOUBLE DARE

Welcome to our special Double Dare event!  This is the place to sign up if you'd like to take part in both our 10K and Half Marathon! At ARF, Double the fun equals triple the bling!

The ARF Double Dare will have you walking, jogging or running our 10K on Saturday 9th September and our Half Marathon on Sunday 10th September. You'll get seperate event specific medals for each of those races, plus 2 quality technical finishers t-shirts PLUS every Double Dare finisher will receive a unique EXTRA finishers medal.

Specific information for all entrants for this event are as follows...

Please note –Runners must be aged 17 or above on the day of the race.  

Registration – All runners must register to collect their number and timing chip on each race morning.  Registration will take place at The Community School of Auchterarder, New School Lane, Auchterarder, PH3 1BL and will open at 9am and close at 10.15am.  Please note there is NO parking within the school grounds although a drop off zone will be available.  Car parking options are available around the town of Auchterarder.  For safety reasons please do not swap numbers with other runners.  Runners must collect their own race number and timing chip IN PERSON. ID checks will be carried out so please be prepared for this and ensure you have some form of ID with you.  Please ensure personal details are entered onto the back of the number.

Warm Up – There will be a fun group warm up starting at 10.20am each day.

Start time – The races will start prompt 10.30am each day at The Community School of Auchterarder, New School Lane, Auchterarder, PH3 1BL

Race Route -  The race routes for our 10K and Half Marathon are the same scenic as ever routes touring round our beautiful town.  Please follow all instructions from our race marshalls as they are there to ensure your safety. 

The spectacular race routes will be emailed out to all runners prior to the race and will also be on the facebook page. 

There will be a cut off at 1hr 45mins (17minutes per mile) for the 10K and 3hrs 30mins (16minutes per mile) for the Half Marathon.

Hydration and Fuel Station - We shall have water stations during the route for all your hydration requirements thanks to Highland Spring.  Active Root will also be at our start/finish area with special offers and tasting sessions so if you’re needing a refill then this will be your chance to grab a bargain! 

Never tried Active Root before and want to see how brilliant it is and train for ARF with their products?  Then why not take up their offer of for only 99p (cost of postage) you can receive all 3 flavours to try.  Just click on the attached link -  https://activeroot.co.uk/collections/sports-drinks/products/taster-sachets

Whats more we have linked with them so you can get 15% off any purchase!!! - click on the link below.....

Use code 'FIVESTAR' to get 15% off your order. CLICK HERE https://activeroot.co.uk/collections?sca_ref=2374938.AIwqmp3vh0

Race Finish -  The races will finish at The Community School of Auchterarder, New School Lane, Auchterarder, PH3 1BL where your family, friends and supporters can come along and cheer you across the finish line.  There will be refreshments and treats available within our finishers area for all runners and their supporters.  Official race results will be available on the day for runners via text message (if mobile phone entered on entry) as well as online at https://perfecttimingscotland.co.uk/results/

Goody Bag – This is a goody bag not to be missed!  All runners will receive a quality technical 10K T shirt and Half Marathon T Shirt (Yup 2 different amazing T Shirts!); a bespoke Auchterarder 10K medal and bespoke Auchterarder Half Marathon medal.  In addition for your amazing double dare efforts you will also claim an ultra-nostalgic Double Dare medal (yes thats 3 medals all in!)  Be the first to know what this year's T's and medals are like by liking our facebook page (www.facebook.com/Auchterarderrunningfestival/).

Prize Giving – Prize giving will commence as early as possible but we plan to get the show on the road by 12pm on the Saturday and 1pm on the Sunday approx.

Race contact –For any queries about the race please contact us -  auchterarderhalfmarathon@gmail.com or call the Race Director, Fiona Watt, on 07739365448.

Or find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/Auchterarderrunningfestival/

Good Luck with your training!

 

Auchterarder Running FESTIVAL 2023 - JUNIOR FUN RUN

Auchterarder Running Festival 2023 - JUNIOR FUN RUN

Our Junior Fun Run will open our festival weekend and we can't wait to start our weekend of running with this fun event.  Entry is FREE OF CHARGE for all kids and is open to juniors aged 4-15 years.  Adults are welcome to run with their child/children but please try to not dip across the finish line to beat your child!!

The route is off road mostly on grass, is approx. 1km in distance and will start at 9.45am - starting and finishing at The Community School of Auchterarder.  All junior fun run participants will be sent a pre-event email a week before the event with all the details.  

Every junior will be receive a medal for their awesome efforts.

No race numbers will be issued and the run is not timed.

 

Prices

To sign-up for this event, the Service Fee is 4% (min 50p) for each sign-up

Auchterarder Running FESTIVAL 2023- 10K
UntilDiscounted*Standard
08 Sep 2023 18:00£27.00£29.00

*Discounted for members of any of SA EA WA

Auchterarder Running FESTIVAL 2023 - HALF MARATHON
UntilDiscounted*Standard
09 Sep 2023 18:00£31.00£33.00

*Discounted for members of any of SA EA WA

Auchterarder Running FESTIVAL 2023 - DOUBLE DARE
UntilDiscounted*Standard
08 Sep 2023 18:00£59.00£61.00

*Discounted for members of any of SA EA WA

Auchterarder Running FESTIVAL 2023 - JUNIOR FUN RUN
Until
08 Sep 2023 18:00£0.00

Dates and Status

Status: Closed

EventDateAvailable/TotalClosing Date
Auchterarder Running FESTIVAL 2023- 10K09 Sep 2023??/22008 Sep 2023 18:00
Auchterarder Running FESTIVAL 2023 - HALF MARATHON10 Sep 2023??/21009 Sep 2023 18:00
Auchterarder Running FESTIVAL 2023 - DOUBLE DARE09 Sep 2023??/11008 Sep 2023 18:00
Auchterarder Running FESTIVAL 2023 - JUNIOR FUN RUN09 Sep 2023??/20008 Sep 2023 18:00
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Organiser

Fiona Watt