HELPING TO SUPPORT THE GATESIDE MEMORIAL HALL

The popular Gateside Gallop race returns for 2024. This is a multi-terrain road and
trail race, in the shadow of West Lomond, NE Fife. A little over four miles long, it’s a
great distance suitable for all abilities. By entering, you will be helping to support the
Gateside Memorial Hall. The Hall is a very important self-financing village hub
involved in organising many community events. Your help is very much appreciated.

The Route
It has a testing start, all the way up the hill on Station Road. Turning right at the top,
onto Dryside road. Along Dryside road past the wind turbine and the Glenvale
carpark, until reaching a large green tank on your right.
PLEASE TAKE CARE – THE ABOVE ROADS WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC, WITH
EXCEPTION OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Turning right onto a fast downhill woodland track. Beyond the first metal core path
gate, the route then skirts a large field, until reaching a second gate. Through the
gate, back onto a woodland track, all the way down to a third gate. Turning right, the
route then runs alongside the scenic River Eden, until reaching a large open field.
The diagonal track running through the field, brings you back to the road that the
race started on. Turning left, over the entrance to Bower Park, you will then be
guided to the playing field entrance. Once around the perimeter, then across the
finish line.

RACE HQ - Gateside Memorial Hall (Main Road, Gateside, KY14 7SZ).
The Hall will be open from 5.00pm to pick up race numbers & the toilets can be used
as a changing area. Parking is limited, so where possible please car share.
Otherwise please be considerate to others. There is a 5-minute walk from the Hall to
the race starting point. A map of the route will be displayed in the Hall.

PRE-ENTRIES ONLY
£8 (SA members) & £10 (non-members). Runners must be aged 16 or
over on the day of the race.
SORRY NO ENTRIES ON THE NIGHT - PLEASE SIGN UP IN
ADVANCE. Entry includes post race refreshments.
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES Sun 9th SEPT.

PRIZES
As well as the first 3 overall Male & Female, prizes will also be awarded to the first
Male & Female in the following age categories. Over 40, 50, 60 & 70+.
The Prize Presentations will take place at the Memorial Hall, once the race is over.
THANKS TO KEELA INTERATIONAL FOR ALL DONATED PRIZES

Questions and answers
Q. Can I run with a dog? Yes on a short lead, please be mindful of other runners
Q. How hard is the route? There is one challenging hill, but the view at the top is
worth it.
Q. Is there a bag drop? Yes bags can be left in the Hall, someone will be in
attendance at all times
Q. Will the route be marked? Yes, the route will be clearly marked, there will also be
marshals at various points
Q. Will there be a First Aider in attendance? Yes we will have a First Aider.
Q. Are there any after run refreshments? Definitely, we would like to invite all
runners and helpers back to the Gateside Memorial Hall for some Gateside hospitality.

This event is run under a Scottish Athletics License. Conforming to UKA Rules
Any further questions, please contact the race organisers by email.