Road race now open for entries

A POPULAR road race in North Ayrshire this summer is now open for entries.

The 12km long Skirt the Skeith event will be taking place in Dalry on Sunday, June 23, with the starter’s gun set to be fired at 10am.

The event, sponsored by DSMFirmenich, has been organised through the town’s community development hub and Dalry Sports Club, and is open to all in the local community and surrounding areas.

Those wishing to enter must be aged 17 or older with the race limited to 200 runners.

The event will be supporting the local food larder and all those who are partaking are asked to donate a tin on the day if they are able.

The race itself will start at Dalry Public Park before runners head up Blair Road, around Auchinskeith, along the walls of the Historic Blair House and back to the park.

It is a hilly route with narrow roads, and therefore cannot accommodate walkers or dogs.

The road will not be shut during the race.

The route will be well- marked and there will be marshals at road crossings and other key points along the route. Competitors are also being asked not to wear headphones during the race.

There are limited toilets in the sports pavilion as well as a bag drop area, however this is not lockable and items are left at your own risk.

A BBQ will also be held following the race offering meat and vegan burgers.

There will be cash prizes for first and second female, first and second male as well as first and second veteran male and female. There will be spot prizes on the day donated by local businesses.

All runners will receive a medal - made by the local Men’s Shed - and a goodie bag at the end of the race.

Entry costs £14, and those wishing to take part can enter online at tinyurl.com/ SkirtTheSkeith.