FALKLAND HILL RACE

Saturday the 27th of July

Start time: 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.

By Hill Race standards the route is very runnable and although it is undoubtably tough it can be done by anyone with a reasonable degree of fitness.

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.

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 Town 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 route has one minor alteration from last year but the total length remains at 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.

RACE KIT: Arrive at the venue with as much kit as the organisers are likely to require you to carry on the day. This means windproof and waterproof full body cover, hat, gloves, map, compass, whistle, food, and any other items you deem necessary for your protection.

Bring along full body cover. In the event of poor weather we will not let you run without this.

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. Your race number must be collected on the day of the race. Please pin this to the front of your race t-shirt. 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.

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 male and female category and winners in the following male & female age categories - Over 40, Over 50, Over 60 & Over 70.

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

RACE DIRECTOR: Kevin Murray - 07918 693687