Local businesses urged to get into the spirit of MOKRUN

[Kintyre Forum News]

The Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon and 10k Committee is urging local businesses to get into the spirit of this year's race celebrations.

The popularity of the race is growing year on year, with a massive 750 entrants signed up for this year's event. As a result, the committee is encouraging local traders to decorate their windows with a running/sports theme and to open for business on the race day itself - Sunday 29th May 2011.

Town Centre Manager, Aileen MacLennan, said: "The Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon and 10k is growing in popularity every year, with the Half Marathon having just been voted number one in Runners World Magazine's 2010 Ultimate Race Guide.

"The event brings hundreds of visitors from throughout the UK into the town centre, many of whom have never been to Scotland before. The traders in Campbeltown are always very supportive of any local events which are held and it would be great if they could show their support for this event by making an exception and opening on the Sunday of the race.

"I understand too that doing a window display is no easy task but it would be great if we could show these visitors the community spirit we have here in Campbeltown by doing some sort of decoration to celebrate the day."

Race Director Elaine McGeachy said: "We understand that this may create additional work for traders but we would really appreciate the support and hope that it will encourage more trade for local businesses".

[Pans Lass]

Two weeks today .

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The Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon and 10k Committee is urging local businesses to get into the spirit of this year's race celebrations.

"The event brings hundreds of visitors from throughout the UK into the town centre, many of whom have never been to Scotland before. The traders in Campbeltown are always very supportive of any local events which are held and it would be great if they could show their support for this event by making an exception and opening on the Sunday of the race.

"I understand too that doing a window display is no easy task but it would be great if we could show these visitors the community spirit we have here in Campbeltown by doing some sort of decoration to celebrate the day."

Race Director Elaine McGeachy said: "We understand that this may create additional work for traders but we would really appreciate the support and hope that it will encourage more trade for local businesses".

Hope to see a few shops open to support this great event . We have around 750 runners participating from near and far plus all the supporters.

[Kintyre Forum News]

Nice to see some local businesses making the effort for this weekend's MOKRUN.

Some photos taken today - please highlight any shops that also have made the effort and we will get a photo on here!

McIlchere's Bakery on Main Street



Winehouse on Main Street has brightened up the Main Street since taking over the old Victoria Wine shop and recently being repainted etc as part of the THI project in Campbeltown.





Wee Toon Sports is also another shop taken over after closing last year. Local owners Archie and Tracey Millar have made a special effort in displaying the time clock, trophies, medals and t-shirts etc from past years.







Argyll FM are also running a competition to guess the winning times of the MOKRUN 10k and Half Marathon with a £25 prize for each. To enter phone in and leave your guess, name and contact number. Competiton closes at 10am on Sunday. Winner will be announced at the Sunday Ceilidh. Phone in on 01586 551800. Answerphone will be checked regularly - MOKRUN takes place this Sunday so go along and support all the runners.

[4th gen Suthen']

Good work Davie, and good on the shops supporting MoK Run 2011.

Yep, a great chance to win £25 on Argyll FM....predict the winning time in 10K or half marathon ....and it's yours.

Also, listen in to Rosie Swale Pope on Argyll FM at 1.00pm Saturday..what a story she has to tell.

[Ship called Dignity]

If any business/shop is looking for the MOKRUN t-shirts etc from past years give me shout - I'm sure there are plenty of people on here who can help out too.

Great effort by the above local businesses - well done.

[Kintyre Forum News]

Some others who made the effort - well done. If we missed you - please get in contact and let us know (take some photos!)

Argyll FM, the MOKRUN's official radio station have added a real touch to the weekend with their programmes and window display - well done all involved!







Some local organisations supporting the local radio station. See viewtopic.php?f=12&t=12007



McGeachy's Butcher's in Longrow







Kintyre Crafts on the Main Street





Cafe BlueBell on Hall Street will be open 9am to 4pm tomorrow serving All Day Breakfast!

[Pans Lass]

Fantastic effort to everyone who has taking the time to 'dress' their windows in support of the MOK 2011 and to Cafe blue bell for opening and offering a breakfast to runners and supporters alike . Well done and thank you . All this adds to what is a great weekend .