The Great Carradale Canter 2026

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Entries Close Midnight Thursday 23rd July

RACE DATE: Sunday 26th July 2026

We are delighted to announce that this year’s Great Carradale Canter 5K & 10K event will take place on Sunday 26th July 2026. The Canter will follow the same route as previous years.

Check-in will open at about 0800 and close at 0930. Race briefing on the start line at 0950.

The 10K will start promptly at 1000, and the 5K will start at 1005.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTRY FEES

There are three races:

10K: £20 entry fee. First and second trophies plus first veteran over the line. Separate ladies and men's races.

5K: £15 entry fee. First and second trophies plus first veteran over the line. Separate ladies and men's races.

Under 16 5K: £9 entry fee. First and second trophies.

There is a £2 discount for members of Scottish Athletics – other running clubs must pay the full price.

Proof of membership will be needed to be shown at registration.

RACE TIMING

Race Timing will be carried out electronically using ankle bands.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Some of the 10K route is on public pathways. Participants are advised to use pavements where possible and avoid running on the road. There will be no road closures during this event. The rest of the race will be off-road over country paths and Carradale Bay beach. Depending on the weather, the off-road sections could be muddy underfoot, and people are advised to wear appropriate footwear. People are also advised to be careful, as the surfaces are uneven and may become slippy. The use of headphones will not be permitted during the race. ALL participants MUST follow directions from marshals, the Coast Guard and police.

PARKING

There is no parking at the harbour car park. Participants are advised to use the parking at the primary school, at Port na Storm and at the village hall. These places will be clearly marked.

Racegoers and support are advised to walk to the start line at the harbour car park.

RACE START AND FINISH

The race starts and finishes at Carradale Harbour, but not at exactly the same place.

THE COURSE

The 10K course enjoys a hilly start on the local roads before heading for Carradale Bay and then forest roads before returning to the village. Then the route is across fields to Shore Road and back to the Harbour. The 5k run follows a similar route but has a shortcut on reaching the B879. A map will be included in the entrant pack to be emailed out to all participants.

The 5K course is actually 5.7K.

REFRESHMENTS

There will be water stations available at the caravan site road (after the beach), the Carradale Network Centre, and at the finish line. Traybakes will be available at the finish line for participants.

Tea & coffee will be available for entrants and supporters at the harbour.

Race places CANNOT be transferred or refunded once you have entered.