Some of the footage shot by the BBC back in April is now on line as part of their Get Inspired initiative. The original plan was that a further edited version of this would be broadcast on TV in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games but I think this…
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Congratulations to all 54 runners who competed in this years Rowallan Rosebowl on a scorching night at the AAA. It was great to see the junior section so well represented and so many new faces in the race, I am sure they all benefited from (and enjoyed!) the experience. There…
Your chance to mark your place in history! For over 80 years, members of Kilmarnock Harriers have been competing to get their name engraved on the historic Rowallan Rosebowl trophy. You will have the chance to achieve this for yourself on Tuesday 17th June when we run the race from…
The Queens Baton will be coming to the Ayrshire Athletics Arena on Saturday 21st June. To mark the occasion the club, in conjunction with East Ayrshire Leisure, are hosting a track and field event combined with some family fun events and try-a-sport opportunities. The day will culminate with the arrival…
A lovely spring evening saw 48 athletes take on the the first club handicap of the year – The Valley Dash – a challenging 7.3 kilometre circuit, featuring a combination of road, hill and trail racing. This year the race moved from the traditional start in Newmilns, to Galston, which…
I have 43 runners for Tuesday (plus another 3 possibles) and 9 helpers. I have assumed that we will all be participating in the buffet. If you no longer plan to run, or aren’t planning to eat please let me know as otherwise the club will be wasting £5 per…
On Saturday 10th May, 13 intrepid runners took on the challenge of racing from the town’s Portland Park to the cairn on top of Gallowhill and back. The race was part of the anniversary to celebrate 150 years of Galston as a Borough and featured a grand parade, school sports…
The first club handicap race of the year – The Valley Dash – will be held on Tuesday 13th May at the running track in Barmill Rd, Galston. The Race starts at 7.00pm but I need all runners to be at the start no later than 6.45 to finalise handicaps…
As part of the 150th anniversary of Galston becoming a Borough, Galston Community Council and Kilmarnock Harriers are organising a 10k race from Portland Park in Galston to The Gallowhill Cairn and back. The race is being held on Saturday 10th May at 12.00 noon. Entry is available on the…
Further to the recent post on media interest in the club, the BBC will be filming club activities on Tuesday 1st of April as part of their “Get Inspired” initiative . It would be great to have a big turnout on the night and, weather permitting, have as many folks…