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We are excited to launch KWS Run Barra, our festival of running incorporating the new 5k, the well established Barra 10K and junior races brought to you in collaboration with Live Life Aberdeenshire.
Come and join us to celebrate the first ever KWS Run Barra!
The 10K Route = 2K Road, 3K Cross Country, 5K Road
The start (and finish) is at Oldmeldrum Academy leading on to the fields at the foot of the Barra Hill where you will enter the cross country section of the course. We would urge caution on this section where you will be running on uneven ground.
The climb to the summit of Barra Hill is about 1km and from there you will enjoy panoramic views of Aberdeenshire. The route then takes you onto the Bourtie Road for a fast, downhill second half road section of the course as you wind back into Oldmeldrum.
The entire route will be well signposted and supported by marshals every step of the way.
£23 affiliated runners (Scottish Athletics Members)
£25 non-affiliated runners (This entry fee is compulsory and provides you with race insurance for the day)
In order to run the Barra 10K, you must be minimum 16 years old on the day of the race.
Prizes
Overall male and female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Senior male and female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Veteran male and female (40-49) 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Super Vet male and female (50+) 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Water Stops
One water stop will be in place just before the half way mark at the beginning of the descent on the Bourtie Road in the Barra 10K.
Timing chips are on your race number and results will be posted on http://www.thistletiming.co.uk straight after the race.
Limited parking is available at Meldrum Academy. We would encourage those who live locally to walk where possible to ease congestion. Once details are confirmed with local businesses and Meldrum Academy, Marshals will be on hand in the morning to organise event parking in the following locations:
1. Meldrum Academy
2. Meldrum Medical Practice
3. Hoodles Childcare
4. Glenrock
5. Within Meldrum Business Industrial Estate
We have the use of facilities at Meldrum Academy - toilets and changing rooms are available.
We will have a bag drop available on the day. When you pick up your race number at registration, there will be a baggage strip attached. Simply tear off the baggage strip, attach it to your bag and take it to Bag Drop Van where we will safely store your bag until after the race.
There are a few road crossings as you leave and return to Meldrum Academy, all of which will be heavily marshalled. However, the roads will not be closed and marshals do not have the authority to stop traffic. The marshals are there to support you, but ultimately it is the responsibility of each and every runner to cross the road safely.
5K / 10K - Medal, Water, Chocolate, KWS Buff
Junior Races - Medal, Water, Sweeties
Unfortunately we cannot allow wheel chairs to enter as part of the planned route because the Barra Estate is not suitable and is impassable with a wheel chair. However, if you are a wheel chair user, and you are keen to participate, we would love to accommodate in some way. Please email us on info@kayleighsweestars.co.uk and we will work together to create an appropriate route.
Myles Edwards - 34.22 (2023)
Emma Murray - 44.16 (2022)
We are hugely grateful for the support of our sponsors. Their contributions mean that absolutely all of the money raised from this event’s entry fee, will be going directly to families where there is a child with a terminal diagnosis. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2024.
This beautiful 5K skirts across the edge of the Barra Estate. Your route is the same is the 10K for the first two kilometres. When the 10K turns right to head up to the Barra Hill half way along the farm track, you will carry straight on before making a left to turn back along Millburn Road. You then retrace your steps to return the Meldrum Academy Park to our big pink finish line! Whilst this would still be classed as mixed terrain, you could get a way with road shoes. The first and last 2km is good tarmac surface. The middle km is gravelly farm track path. Choice of shoe may well depend on the weather.
£18 affiliated runners (Scottish Athletics Members)
£20 non-affiliated runners (This entry fee is compulsory and provides you with race insurance for the day)
In order to run the Barra 5K, you must be minimum 11 years old on the day of the race.
Prizes
Overall male and female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Senior male and female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Veteran male and female (40-49) 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Super Vet male and female (50+) 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Water Stops
There is no water stop on the Barra 5K.
Timing chips are on your race number and results will be posted on http://www.thistletiming.co.uk straight after the race.
Limited parking is available at Meldrum Academy. We would encourage those who live locally to walk where possible to ease congestion. Once details are confirmed with local businesses and Meldrum Academy, Marshals will be on hand in the morning to organise event parking in the following locations:
1. Meldrum Academy
2. Meldrum Medical Practice
3. Hoodles Childcare
4. Glenrock
5. Within Meldrum Business Industrial Estate
We have the use of facilities at Meldrum Academy - toilets and changing rooms are available.
We will have a bag drop available on the day. When you pick up your race number at registration, there will be a baggage strip attached. Simply tear off the baggage strip, attach it to your bag and take it to Bag Drop Van where we will safely store your bag until after the race.
There are a few road crossings as you leave and return to Meldrum Academy, all of which will be heavily marshalled. However, the roads will not be closed and marshals do not have the authority to stop traffic. The marshals are there to support you, but ultimately it is the responsibility of each and every runner to cross the road safely.
5K / 10K - Medal, Water, Chocolate, KWS Buff
Junior Races - Medal, Water, Sweeties
Unfortunately we cannot allow wheel chairs to enter as part of the planned route because the Barra Estate is not suitable and is impassable with a wheel chair. However, if you are a wheel chair user, and you are keen to participate, we would love to accommodate in some way. Please email us on info@kayleighsweestars.co.uk and we will work together to create an appropriate route.
No Course Records for 5K just yet!
We are hugely grateful for the support of our sponsors. Their contributions mean that absolutely all of the money raised from this event’s entry fee, will be going directly to families where there is a child with a terminal diagnosis. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2025.