Local farmer Jim Cooper (with his trusty band of stewards) and owners of Johnston Lodge Mr and Mrs Pirie have kindly agreed to keep the races running this year despite there being no gala. Stonehaven Running Club have adopted the races this year and have included the Tower Race in their Club championships. Dr. Pat Mulcahy has generously offered to be the First Aider for this event.
Fitness Instructor Jacquie D. would like to thank all the above people for their support to allow the races to go ahead this year and encourages everyone to come out on Sat 13th July to cheer on the runners. Walkers are very welcome for this once a year opportunity to walk up Garvock hill to Johnston Tower for beautiful views to the coast (no dogs or bikes please).
10am Johnston Race (kids 3k flat trail run age 8-16) £1
11am Tower Race (5k adults hill race) £5/£3 club runners
Registration (from 9.30am) and start/finish at Laurencekirk Primary, Frain Drive.
All children will receive a certificate and there will be prizes for boy/girl winners age 8-10, 11-13 and 14-16.
Trophies and prizes in Tower race.
Contact Jacquie D. 07779900368 for more info.
Is this race occurring this year too?
Yes it is, on Saturday 19th July, 9.30am starting at the primary school. You can get registration forms from Jacquie, email laurencekirkgala@yahoo.co.uk. More details here: https://www.laurencekirkab30.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Laurencekirk-Gala-programme-2014.jpg