Balfron 10k

The Mulberry Bush Montessori Balfron 10k was held on Sunday 22nd April 2012

About the race

First run in 2007 (as the Co-operative Balfron 10k), this event has proved extremely popular with runners of all abilities. The officially measured course, chip-timing, winners prizes and professional organisation appeal to the most serious runners, whilst the friendly atmosphere, traffic-free route and excellent goody bags including commemorative medal and T-shirt make it a great race for the more casual runner and even first-time 10k-er. This is a Scottish Athletics permit event run under UK Athletics rules. Funds raised will be donated to Balfron Schools.

In addition to the Mulberry Bush Montessori Balfron 10K there are local school races in the area on the day, including the eagerly contested Balfron 4K, a road race open to Balfron High School pupils. Balfron Primary School and nursery also have a programme of races for the morning, making use of the playing fields behind the school campus.

We have received excellent reviews from runners and press alike, and have been voted the top 10k in Scotland, 2009, by readers of Runners World Magazine.- http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/event-editorial/readers-top-50-races-2009-50-plus-votes/4825.html

Balfron is an attractive village in West Stirlingshire, with views of the Campsies and Ben Lomond. It can be easily reached from Glasgow (30 mins), Edinburgh (1hr15) and Stirling (25 mins).

If you have any questions please feel free to email or give us a call. You can also join our mailing list and send us your comments about the race.

Mulberry Bush Montessori Balfron 10K

Comments:

"my favorite 10k in Scotland"
Ben Melby - 2010 winner

"I enjoyed the run immensely and had a great day in all. The whole thing was a complete success from the numbers that attended, to the sunshine and the community spirit. I will be joining in the Balfron 10k next year and i advise you no matter what kind of a runner you are to have a shot. If you really dont fancy the run itself, come cheer us on...!"

"Really enjoyed last year as my first ever 10k and cannot wait to run it again...and hopefully improve my time!"

"A fantastic race and well organised. The Wed evening training sessions at the school helped get me in shape. Looking forward to next year already."

"Wow, what can I say? The organisation was brilliant, the atmosphere electric and the course demanding! Ran the course with my "running husband" who joked and chatted the whole 10k whilst I and others around him wished he'd be quiet! No really, thanks to his eternal optimism we had a great race and finished on a high sprinting the last few hundred yards up the hill to the finishing line, hand in hand as has become our custom! The sunshine and the joie de vie of our fellow runners made this a very enjoyable Sunday morning run and we look forward to competing again next year. Thanks again, Balfron."

Taggarts are sponsors of the Chip Timing

Supporting Balfron Schools & local charities

Balfron Primary School

Balfron High School

Strathcarron Hospice