Running through all kinds of weather conditions in the 24 hour period, an impressive distance of 184.88 miles was covered, which resulted in ten winners of the £100 first prize donated by The Bangladesh Tandoori Restaurant in Campbeltown. All ten guessed that the total miles run would be 185 miles.
More impressive was the money raised for their venture - a huge £1795 ,once again showing the generosity of the Kintyre community. Campbeltown Running Club, which was established just last year came up with the idea as a way to raise funds for their club. The club then decided that 50% of the money raised would go towards McMillan Cancer Support and the committee agreed to round the donation up to £1000.
Robert McDonald of Campbeltown Running Clubs said “ I’d like to thank all of our members who took part in what turned out to be a great event. Thanks also to all of the people who contributed to the fantastic sum of £1795. Once again, the people of Campbeltown and Kintyre have shown that when it comes to supporting local events, they are second to none. Thanks also to the Bangladesh Tandoori Restaurant for sponsoring the prize money. Campbeltown Running Club is delighted to be able to donate £1000 to such a deserving cause.”
If you want to see a report and photos from the relay see our coverage at viewtopic.php?f=12&t=12215&hilit=24+hour+relay
Campbeltown Running Club trains each Tuesday and Thursday evenings and following several expressions of interest, it has been decided to reintroduce a base group on training nights, starting on Tuesday 9th August. This will be open for anyone and suitable for -
(a)Any runner who wants to do a set distance.
(b)Runners who are thinking about joining.
(c)New members who want a base to work off before joining the training sessions
(d)Members who have or just about to enter a race(taper)etc.
(e)Members who have just come back from an injury.
(f)For all that just want an easy run that night.
Anyone who is interested, please come along on a Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30pm at Aqualibrium starting on Tuesday 9th August.
