Falkland Hill Trail Race 2023

Date: Saturday the 29^th of July 2023.

Start time: 1:00pm.

ENTRIES: Open now on Entry Central

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.

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:

There is a change to the start and finish area compared to previous years. 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. 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 if 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.

A route map can be found at the bottom of this page.

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. All attendees must use the hand sanitiser located at the toilets before entering and after exiting the toilets.

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 at age categories.

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