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Acorn Pollok Park Trail Races

Name: Acorn Pollok Park Trail Races
Start: 2025-04-06
End: 2025-04-06
Location: Glasgow

Glasgow, United Kingdom • 6 Apr 2025

The ACORN Pollok Park Trail Races, scheduled for April 6, 2025, offers participants a choice between a 5km and a 10km race, both set in the scenic Pollok Country Park. The event aims to raise funds for Cowal Hospice, supporting vital services for patients and families in need. Runners can expect a multi-terrain route featuring a mix of tarmac and trail sections, with race support, refreshments, and prizes for winners.

Registration opens at 8:15 am, and the races will start adjacent to Pollok House. Entry is limited to 160 participants, making it an exciting community event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Glasgow

Race information

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10 km

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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