Roon the Toon Cancelled

Hi Folks,

we have kept Roon the Toon 2020 live as long as possible in the hope that we would still be able to host the event. However with only 6 weeks to go, we are now at the point where we need to commit to initiating the road closure program plus significant items of expenditure. With no real encouraging signs from either the UK or Scottish Governments regarding outdoor mass events, we believe it too big a risk and have therefore reluctantly taken the decision to cancel RTT 2020. All entries will automatically be transferred to Roon the Toon 2021 or you can get full refund of your entry by notifying admin@roonthetoon.com. Refunds can be claimed anytime until 10th May next year (when we start sending out race numbers) so it might be best to keep your options open!
Roon the Toon 2021 will take place on Sunday June 6th and will feature the same iconic route, with great support and on course entertainment and the best value goody bag anywhere.
Although disappointed that the event can’t take place we are heartened by the support we received for the Roon the Toon Virtual 5K series, which raised just under £1500 for Coronavirus charities, and the Wear a RTT T shirt day which raised around £800 for Ayrshire Cancer Support. We are now looking at further contributions the event can make to those charities who would have used the 2020 event for fund raising.
As runners we have also been delighted by the number of folk taking to the roads during lockdown. Great work and keep it up. If you enjoy running and would like to improve your times or just would like have some company then think about joining your local club, all abilities are welcomed. If you live in the Kilmarnock area then all the details are here – http://www.kilmarnockharriers.com/join-us/ otherwise contact admin@roonthetoon.com.

It’s a real pity that we cannot celebrate the 5th anniversary of this great event in August but rest assured we will use the time to make sure 2021 is bigger, better and even more special.

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