Gryffe Valley Rotary 10K & 5K

Gryffe Valley Rotary Running Events

The Gryffe Valley Rotary event features a variety of distances held in Houston, Renfrewshire. The routes consist of scenic, mixed surfaces using quiet country leisure lanes and footpaths across the Gryffe Valley area. Participants can choose between two main road races or specific children's events held within Houston Park.

The available distances include:

• 10 km - lanes and footpaths between Houston, Bridge of Weir, and Kilmacolm
• 5 km - a shorter route on the same network of lanes and paths
• Kids Runs - dedicated runs for children Under 7 and ages 7-11

The 5 km and 10 km races are licensed by Scottish Athletics and feature a Certificate of Course Accuracy. Timing is provided via Chip on Bibs technology for these distances. Registration and facilities are located at the West Church Halls in Houston, which include changing facilities, toilets, and parking. The event is accessible by car from the M8 or by the X7 bus service.

All finishers in the 10 km and 5 km events receive a medal and an official time. Awards are presented for various categories, including the top three overall male and female finishers, age-specific categories for 16-17, under 16, and over 60, as well as the best team of four. Following the races, participants can access refreshments including tea, coffee, and home baking in the local halls.

The minimum age for the 5 km and 10 km races is 11 years old. Runners under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.