Pollok Park Trail Race report
Pollok Park Trail Race Pollok Park Trail Race was a challenge. We had submitted the paperwork at short notice after the success of the Linn Park Centenary Trail Race. We were not optimistic the permits would come through in time. On Friday 30th July we got our permissions from Environmental Health, Land and Services and Scottish Athletics. The event was scheduled for just 9 days later. Entries were quickly made available to members of Acorn […]
Four or Forty for Scottish Autism
It wasn’t Clyde Stride. For some it wasn’t an ultra. But it was something we wanted to do. We wanted to put on an event to support Scottish Autism. They were the chosen charity partner for the 2021 edition of the Clyde Stride Ultra Marathon. A Virtual Event We had already decided, during the planning phase, that the full ultra would be accompanied by a 4 mile virtual event. This was based on the feedback […]
BAYWA.r.e Inverclyde Windfarm Trail Race 2021 – report and results
This was an exciting opportunity to collaborate with one of Scotland’s oldest running clubs, which boosts amongst it ranks many familiar faces, and indeed friends of mine. I couldn’t say no, when fellow race director, Andy McCall asked Acorn Trails to get involved. And it truly was an exciting venture. One of the first open races back on the Scottish calendar, especially over a “short” distance. There have been several ultras already hosted since restrictions […]
Inverclyde Windfarm Trail Race – event brief
Inverclyde Windfarm Trail Race 2021 Pre-race instruction Introduction Greenock Glenpark Harriers and Acorn Trails would like to thank each and every person who has signed up to race and volunteer at this event on Wednesday 14th July at 19:00. We hope you enjoy our inaugural Inverclyde Windfarm Trail race. The race would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors BayWa r.e., Migo Sports and Tesco (Port Glasgow). Thank you. All details in this […]
Thanks to you all
We made it. Finally got back to putting on a “real” race. And it was great. It felt so good, seeing and hearing you guys enjoying the event. I could even feel my ears burning as some of you cursed me on the way round the course. A good enough blend of tough and fun that will hopefully have you coming back for more. What a way to celebrate our first event, and Linn Park’s […]
Linn Park CTR – race brief 2026
Thank you for entering the Linn Park Trail Race. Registration Please ensure you are on time to register Registration is open from 9.30 until 10.15. It is in the middle of the park in the field adjacent to the big house. NOT down by the White Bridge. For those hi-tech folk, the What3Words address for the start is……..humble.stump.bought The Google map on this link shows you the main features of the event. https://bit.ly/2SHWXly There is […]
Migo Mile for March
Migo Mile For March March motored by! The Clyde Stride Ultra Marathon ballot took place and with the virtual South By Five in full swing, the Migo Mile for March was soon upon us. With glimmers of light appearing at the end of the tunnel, we hope this will have been the penultimate virtual version. All being well, in contrast to May 2020 being our first virtual, hopefully May 21, will see us host the […]
Migo Mile For February
Migo Mile Migo Mile for February ran alongside the last week’s challenge of Absolutely Febulous, Short and Sweet. This challenge was to run a mile, so tied in well with Migo Mile with a few doubling up to do both. February can be a variable month for weather. Three years ago, saw the Beast From The East bury Glasgow in snow late February. That would have made an interesting race report! Fortunately for 2021 the […]
Virtual Migo Mile for January
Virtual Migo Mile for January January’s Migo Mile was once again a virtual event. The first time the Mile has been held under the Acorn Trails brand since the switch on 1st January from TRB. Trialling a new entry and results system we teamed up with MilesAway to take the details for your free entry. We would love to know what you thought? It was a virtual race under tricky conditions – patchy ice across […]
Lockdown Running With Romy
A Lockdown Runner I lace up my trainers and start running down my street. It’s Tuesday lunchtime, and I’m heading out for a 8k loop around the area. I’ve been working from home for the last 12 years and I like to take a mental break halfway through my day to run errands or train. For the first few blocks running feels fine but then I’m hit by the dread and boredom of the tarmac. […]