Dunoon Hill Runners Membership 2022/23, and AGM

The 2022/23 DHR membership form can be found below, including details on submission and subscription fees.

DHR Membership Application Form 2022/23 [PDF]

It is hoped that we will hold our first race of the season on Saturday 26 February 2022.

The DHR Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 26 February 2022 with the annual prizegiving to follow. Please contact the Club Secretary if you wish to attend.

Breakfast Run on 31 December 2018

Finish off the year right and get a head start on New Year’s resolutions by coming out for a Breakfast Run on Monday 31 December 2018 at 10 am at the Whistlefield Inn by Loch Eck. Dunoon Hill Runners are hosting a social run which is open to non-members. So bring the family, friends and dogs for a run on a short or longer route. There is also a lovely one mile loop that can be walked with children.

A festive warm drink will be provided by the Whistlefield Inn. Anyone wanting to stay for lunch should contact the Whistlefield to book a table.

Runners should meet at the Whistlefield Inn car park at 10 am.

Dunoon Hill Runners 2018 Summer Series

Dates for DHR 2018 Summer Series races have been announced, as below. Full details will be released in due course (keep an eye on the club calendar):

  • 10K Trail Race, Glenkin – 10 am 31 March 2018
  • Kilbride Hill Challenge – evening, 17 May 2018
  • Long Hill Race, Bishop’s Seat – evening 5 June 2018
  • Vertical KM (combined with Breakfast Run) – morning, 7 July 2018
  • Cowal Highland Gathering Road 5K – evening, 23 August 2018
  • Cowal Highland Gathering Hill Race (Camel’s Hump) – 25 August 2018
  • Downhill Race – evening 20 September 2018
  • Handicap Race, Glenkin – TBA

Dunoon Hill Runners 10K Race and Family Day – 31 March 2018

Dunoon Hill Runners will be kicking off its 2018 Summer Series with a 10K trail race at Glenkin forestry on 31 March 2018. This will be followed by a Kids’ Fun Run, an Easter Egg Hunt and a barbecue. All members and their kids are welcome. Please let us know if you plan to attend.

The schedule is as follows:

9 am – Registration for 10K Trail Race – upper car park at Glenkin entrance

10 am – 10K Trail Race

11.45 am – Kids’ Fun Run followed by Easter Egg hunt/kids’ activities  – Abernethy Bothy, Glenkin

1 pm (or after kids’ activities) – Barbecue – Abernethy Bothy, Glenkin

2017 Summer Series Race Dates

Race dates for the 2017 Summer Series have been added to the Club calendar, and are listed below:

Glenkin 10k – Tuesday 20th June, 6pm

Kilbride – Thursday 13th July, 6pm

Bishops Seat – Tuesday 1st August, 7pm

5k Road Race – Thurs 24th August (Cowal Highland Gathering)

Camels Hump – Saturday 26th August (if Cowal Highland Gathering race doesn’t go ahead Club will arrange another night)

Vertical KM – Sat 16th September, 9.30am

Downhill Race – Thursday 28th September, 6pm

Glenkin Handicap – Feb date TBC

Dunoon Presents the “Wee Eck” 55K Ultra Marathon

Wee Eck Ultra, Dunoon

View of Loch Eck from Wee Eck Ultra trail

Dunoon Hill Runners are delighted to support Dunoon Presents in the introduction of the “Wee Eck” Ultra Marathon to be held on 8 October 2016, possibly the most scenic ultra in Scotland, and in our very own back yard!

Entry is now open at Entrycentral.com.

The Dunoon/Loch Eck 50k Ultra Marathon will start from the famous RBGE Benmore Botanic Gardens and will take you through some of the area’s top beauty spots. Climb up the gorge path through magical Pucks Glen and then race along the forestry trail and climb high above Loch Eck. You’ll be treated to fantastic views north and south of the loch, particularly as you reach the highest section of the run 600m above sea level. Descend through Glenbranter Forest and return south on the west side of Loch Eck. Then it’s back to Dunoon through the forest trails and natural woodland of Bishop’s Glen. This last mile stretches north alongside the beach giving you beautiful views of the hills above Wemyss Bay, Inverkip and Gourock. Don’t be tempted to cool off in the water! The finish at the iconic Dunoon Pier is just a sprint away.

Entry is £33 (early bird discount is £23 for the first 100 entrants, £33 for 101-200). This includes:

  • Tea, coffee and fresh croissants at registration
  • Coach transfer to Benmore Gardens (15 minutes)
  • Changing facilities
  • Full event support including electronic chip timing, check points, drop bags and food/water stations, full first aid back up and at the finish, a fantastic “Ultra cool” goodie bag as a memento of a great day, full of high quality gifts.

Registration for the Dunoon Ultra will be at the Dunoon Pier at:
1900 hrs – 2000 hrs on Friday 7th October at Dunoon Pier
AND
0800 hrs – 0930 hrs on Saturday 8th October at Dunoon

Enter online.

Facebook public group page.