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Blackwood 10k Trail Run

Name: Blackwood 10k Trail Run
Start: 2024-08-18
End: 2024-08-18
Location: Auldgirth

Auldgirth, United Kingdom • 18 Aug 2024

The Blackwood 10K Trail Run, organized by Dumfries Running Club, is set to take place on August 18, 2024. This event is a Scottish Athletics Permit Event, adhering to UK Athletics rules, and features a scenic trail run. Participants can expect medals for all finishers, along with food and drinks provided after the race.

Entry fees are £14, or £12 for affiliated runners, with registration closing on August 17, 2024. Prizes will be awarded in various categories, including Senior and Masters divisions for both male and female participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Auldgirth

Race information

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10 km

10K

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

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