Kilbride Hill Race- Tuesday 6th August
Cowal Highland Gathering Hill Race – Saturday 31st August
Downhill Race- Saturday 21st September (with breakfast run afterwards)
Vertical Km Race- Saturday 9th November (with breakfast run afterwards)
Glenkin Handicap Race – Feb 2020, tbc
Category Archives: summer-league
Summer Series 2018 Prizewinners
Vertical KM –Female – Fiona Ramsey
Vertical KM – Male – Grant Mackellar
sponsored by Ian Marshall
Kilbride Race – Female – Fiona Ramsey
Kilbride Race – Male – Ricky Reid
sponsored by Catriona MacIntyre
Downhill Race – Female – Monika Boyd
Downhill Race – Male – Grant Mackellar
Bishop’s Seat Race – Female – Emma Stewart
Bishop’s Seat Race – Male – Grant Mackellar
sponsored by Cowal Physiotherapy
10k Glenkin Loop – Female – Emma Stewart
10k Glenkin Loop – Male – Grant Mackellar
sponsored by Cowal Massage and Yoga therapy
Handicap Male – Phil Kidman
Handicap Female – Sara Martin
Handicap Overall Male (Quickest Time) – Roger Stewart
Handicap Winner Female (Quickest Time) – Emma Stewart
Sponsored by Industrial-Rentals (Michelle & John Cameron)
Summer League Female Vet – Monika Boyd
Summer League Male Vet – Roger Stewart
Summer League Series Male Senior – Grant Mackellar
Summer League Female Senior – Emma Stewart
Most Improved Female – Catriona MacIntyre
Most Improved Male – George Fagan
Most Inspirational Dunoon Hill Runner as Selected by Club President – Emma Stewart
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
Dunoon Hill Runners 2018 AGM and Prizegiving
As has become traditional, the day of the Dunoon Hill Runners annual AGM and Prizegiving, held on 24 February 2018, commenced that morning with the last club league race of the year. This was the Handicap Race, a 4K loop in Glenkin. Start times were allocated to runners based on their season’s performance, and first across the finish line this year were Ann Keenan and new member Steve Danby.
The evening’s proceedings were held at Cowal Golf Club, starting with the AGM when Club Chairman, Ian Marshall, reviewed a year that had seen a sizeable intake of new runners, expanding the membership total to over 100. In acknowledgement of this, attendees voted in an additional 6 committee members, with positions covering social events, training co-ordination and membership.
The club prizegiving ensued and included the presentation of a new trophy which had been designed and hand made by Holly Lyons of Dunoon Grammar School.

LtoR: Back – Jean Bryson, Lucie Noakes, Ann Keenan, Sheila Ireland, Ian Marshall, Lindsay Moss, Kat Ullrich. Front – Ricky Reid, Bryan Fitzpatrick. Not pictured: Michael Tweedley, Grant Mackellar, Steve Danby

Michael Tweedley collects his 4 trophies from Vice President, Ricky Reid, and Treasurer, Morven Walsh
List of Prizewinners
President’s Trophy for Most Inspirational Runner – Bryan Fitzpatrick
Most Improved Male Runner (as voted by members) – Bryan Fitzpatrick
Most Improved Female Runner (as voted by members) – Eilidh Paterson
Summer League Series:
Senior Male Winner – Grant Mackellar
Senior Female Winner – Kat Ullrich
Senior Veteran Male Winner – Michael Tweedley
Senior Veteran Female Winner – Jean Bryson
Handicap Race Male – Steve Danby
Handicap Race Female – Ann Keenan
Handicap Race Overall Male – Bryan Fitzpatrick
Handicap Race Overall Female – Kat Ullrich
Vertical KM Male – Michael Tweedley
Vertical KM Female – Lindsay Moss
Long Hill Race Male – Michael Tweedley
Long Hill Race Female – Sheila Ireland
Downhill Race Male – Ricky Reid
Downhill Race Female – Lucie Noakes
10K Trail Race Male – Grant Mackellar
10K Trail Race Female – Kat Ullrich
Kilbride Hill Race Male – Michael Tweedley
Kilbride Hill Race Female – Lindsay Moss
Medals were also presented to all members who had participated in the club league.
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
Another Year of Success for Dunoon Hill Runners
Saturday 18 February 2017 commenced with the last event of the Dunoon Hill Runners 2016-17 league series, the Handicap Race. Start times were allocated appropriate to each runner based on their season’s performance, and competitors set off chasing each other down on a damp and muddy Glenkin 5K route. First across the finish line was Bryan Fitzpatrick, followed by Lucie Shaw.
Later that day, the AGM and prizegiving were once again held at the Kirn and Hunters Quay Bowling Club. Dunoon Hill Runners Chairman, Ian Marshall, reviewed another successful year, with members continuing to represent the club in both local and national events. Two new committee members were voted into the positions of Secretary and Race Organisation Officer.
The prizegiving came next and included 2 handsome new trophies hand made by Dunoon Grammar School students, Isaac Lines and Elizabeth Stirling. In addition to the official shields and trophies, some light-hearted recognition was given to specific members for their outstanding contributions in the fields of swearing, sob story-telling, weight loss, animal rescue and a special award for heroic efforts in under-training.
List of Prizewinners:
President’s Trophy for Most Inspirational Runner – Ali McCrossan
Most Improved Male Runner (as voted by members) – Bryan Fitzpatrick
Most Improved Female Runner (as voted by members) – Lucie Shaw
Summer League Series:
Senior Male Winner – Ricky Reid
Senior Female Winner – Lucie Noakes
Senior Veteran Male Winner – Roger Stewart
Senior Veteran Female Winner – Morven Walsh
Handicap Race Male – Bryan Fitzpatrick
Handicap Race Female – Lucie Shaw
Handicap Race Overall Male – Grant Mackellar
Handicap Race Overall Female – Lindsay Moss
Vertical KM Male – Ricky Reid
Vertical KM Female – Lucie Noakes
Long Hill Race Male – Ricky Reid
Long Hill Race Female – Ronee McCarthy
Downhill Race Male – Ricky Reid
Downhill Race Female – Morven Walsh
10K Trail Race Male – Grant Mackellar
10K Trail Race Female – Lucie Noakes
Kilbride Hill Race Male – Grant Mackellar
Kilbride Hill Race Female – Lucie Noakes
Medals were also presented to all members who participated in at least 3 league events.
2016 DHR AGM and Prizegiving
The DHR 2016 AGM and Prizegiving was held on Saturday 27 February at Kirn and Hunters Quay Bowling Club and was very well attended by both existing and new members. Proceedings commenced with the AGM, the minutes of which can be found here [PDF].
The Prizegiving ensued and the following trophies were presented:
- 2015 Summer Series Handicap Race Winner – Kate Mcghie
- 2015 Summer Series Vertical K Race Winner – Grant Mackellar
- 2015 Summer Series Senior Female Winner – Lindsay Moss (not in attendance)
- 2015 Summer Series Senior Male Winner – Iain Cairns
- 2015 Summer Series Senior Veteran Female Winner – Lisa Marshall
- 2015 Summer Series Senior Veteran Male Winner – Roger Stewart
- Most Improved Female (as voted by members) – Kristine Stewart
- Most Improved Male (as voted by members) – Bobby Good
- President’s Trophy for Most Inspirational Runner – Kristine Stewart
Other prizes were also awarded:
- 2015 Summer Series Handicap Race First Male Finisher – Kieron Fitzpatrick
- 2015 Summer Series Handicap Race First Female Finisher – Kate Mcghie
- 2015 Summer Series Handicap Race Overall Winner – Grant Mackellar (16:51.8 – Course Record)
Medals were presented to all members who had participated in at least two 2015 Summer Series events, and a special commendation was given to Isla Witherow for being the only member to participate in all 6 events.
Congratulations to all the prize winners!
Summer isn’t over!
Just when you thought summer was a distant memory (or even a distant hope), Dunoon Hill Runners is bringing it back! Two further races will take place to complete the 2015 Summer Series in order to determine final placings. Details are as follows:
- Saturday 20 February 2016 – Royal Botanic Gardens, Benmore at 9 am. Vertical K sprint. Tea, coffee and cakes afterwards.
- Saturday 27 February 2016 – Glenkin at 9 am. Club Handicap race. The final sprint for glory!
Club members only.
Volcano Run 2015
Dunoon Hill Runners is delighted to announce that on 8 August 2015, the second Annual Volcano Run and second Summer Series race will be held, sponsored by J Mundell & Son.
This is approximately a 5k and 10k run. Starting from Toward Farm the run will take you up on to an extinct volcano, Buaicheileann, whereupon after reaching the peak at 400 metres you will quickly descend back to Toward Farm.
The 5k run for juniors (under 18s) and 10k run for seniors (18-pre-historic) will begin at 1 pm.
All runners are strongly advised to wear suitable trainers for fell running. Marshals will be on the course for your own safety. Further details of race rules will be posted up soon.
Trophies for 1st placed Male Senior, Male Vet, Female Senior, Female Vet and Junior runners. All runners completing the course will put their race number in a bucket and the numbers pulled out will win a prize!
All attending can also expect a BBQ/food. This is aimed at a fun family day out for all involved or keen to be involved with Dunoon Hill Runners. It is a BYOB event, alcoholic or soft drinks permitted.
Cost: DHR adult members running £5 Juniors members £1
Non adult members running £10 Junior £3
Only attending BBQ Adults £5 Juniors £2
First Burger/Hot Dog included in price and table food. Other burgers priced at £1 members £ 1.50 non members.
Payable on or before 3 August 2015. Payment on the day may be available however there are a limited number of places so, to guarantee your place, early payment is encouraged. Payment can be made by Paypal or cash/cheque payable to Dunoon Hill Runners (email DHR Chairman for details). If anyone is interested in using a coach for transport picking up in Dunoon (possibly Sandbank) and returning in the evening, please let the DHR Chairman know. For a nominal fee this may be possible to be organised.