The 59th Tom Scott Memorial Road Races will once again see hundreds from far and wide travel to Strathclyde Park to take part in one of two races, the 10 Mile Championship race and the Round the Loch.

Both races take place over the paths around the Strathclyde Park loch. Owing to some course changes for this year, there are a few new undulations but the majority of the route remains flat.

The 10 Mile race has been notorious for fast times in recent years, frequently recording some of the best 10 Mile times in the UK for the calendar year and featuring prominently in the end of year rankings.

The Round the Loch is a run between 6 and 7 kilometers dedicated to those who prefer a slightly shorter distance - from serious club runners to those simply looking for their next challenge!

Full event information is available at https://www.tomscottroadraces.com/

You can also keep up to date with the latest event news on our event Facebook page 

We look forward to welcoming you to Strathclyde Park on Sunday 2nd April 2023!

Eligibility

Our races are available to everyone over the age of 13 (Round the Loch) and 17 (10 Mile) on the day of the event - you don't need to be a club member to enter!

scottishathletics members who would like to be eligible for individual or team awards at National / District level MUST PROVIDE A VALID scottishathletics Membership Number (SA Number)

Note: A scottishathletics coach (SC) or official (SO) number is not valid, an SA number is required.

General

By entering the race, you agree to abide by these conditions of entry and any instructions given you by the organisers or officials of the 59th Tom Scott Road Races. Due to race and course conditions, we regret that we are unable to accept entries from walkers, wheelchair athletes or runners with baby joggers.

Medical Condition

This race is over ten miles which is an extreme test of an individual’s physical and mental strength and has with it the potential for serious injury. All participants are strongly advised to consult their doctor prior to undertaking any exercise programme or running event. Weather in early April can be very changeable and entrants could be exposed to risks from dehydration. It is the responsibility of all participants to ensure that they are medically fit to participate in the race.

Precautions will be taken to mitigate the spread of Covid-19. Participants will be taking part at their own risk.

Course

The race comprises of an approximately 6-7k / 10 Mile route around the Strathclyde Park. Due to the course's characteristics it has historically produced a high number of new Personal Best times, whilst the leading male and female athletes typically feature towards the top end of the British end of year rankings.

There will be some changes to the race routes this year (particularly on the north-eastern side of the Loch) but the majority of the route will remain the same as it has been in previous years.

Entry

The closing date for entries will be midnight on Saturday 18 March 2023.

The 10 Mile race has an entry limit of 500 whilst there is a limit of 100 for the Round the Loch.  Please note we do not accept entries on the day of the race or any late entries. 

Entrants should note that this event relies on the permission of our hosts, North Lanarkshire Leisure, and that this permission may come under review at their discretion at any time.

Entry fees are non-refundable, except in the circumstances that the event is cancelled or postponed. Should the event be postponed for any reason, race fees will be held over for a place on the due date, however, if entrants are unable to participate on the revised date, they may apply for a refund of their entry fee. The organisers’ liabilities in respect of costs and expenses incurred by entrants as a result of cancellation or delay will solely be the entry fee paid to take part in the event. Alternatively, the athlete may choose to defer their entry for the following year's race.

Note: prizes for teams will only be accepted for club teams that are registered with Scottish Athletics.

All athletes who win prizes are asked to attend the presentation at approximately 12 midday.

The organiser reserves the right to close entries early should the entry limit be reached or due to public health restrictions imposed by the government.

Race Numbers & Registration

Confirmation of entry will be sent beforehand and race numbers will distributed by post, prior to the event. Entry for this event will be either online or by post.

Use of Image

By entering the race you give free use of your picture for promotional purposes.