Irvine AC

Arran Races 28th April 2013 - Ormidale 10k Race 18th May 2013 - Goatfell Race - SHR Championship Race (250 entries max) 15th June 2013 - Glen Rosa Horseshoe Race 7th July – Isle of Arran Half Marathon

Welcome to our Website
If you are interested in joining the club and want to know a little more feel free to contact
Andy Rennie on 01294 274772 or come along to one of our training nights at Maress Sports club, sessions start 7pm, Tuedays and Thursdays. Note : All members must be a minimum age of 9ys, no exceptions permissable

Upcoming Irvine AC Races (click to enter race)

April 17th - Advertisign Kaim Hill Race RESULTS

July 15th - 5mile Road race

July 20th - Round Arran Relay

Aug 21st - Marymass 10k RR

Round Arran Update
Irvine AC are pleased to announce that once again, thanks to the assistance of Arran Runners, the Douglas Hotel, Brodick will be sponsoring the Round Arran Relay to be held on Saturday 20 July 2013. On the day, the Hotel will be setting up a runner's marque in the grounds of the Hotel and offering a 10% discount on food. The Hotel's website address is www.douglashotel.co.uk"
Eglinton Park PARKRUN now on !!!!!!!!
For those in need of a regular hard workout, or just an easy jog in the park with other like minded souls, then the parkrun series has extended its reach to trhe depths of Ayrshire. SInce 16th March, the 5k jog or race (whatever you want to make it) has been taking place in the grounds of Eggy park, the first 2 events were won by Jamie Findlay and Mark Livingston, with other members showing some good form as the weeks go by noteably John Surgeroner and Bob Nicol both settig PBs this week (20th March). However Colin Miller shows the real class as his 80% in the age group calculated performance ranking system putting him well ahead of the rest !

Recent News
New Floodlights at Irvine AC track
On Tuesday March 5th 2013 at 7pm, the Provost Joan Sturgeon will officially switch on the lighst at the Maress Track.
Billy Richardson contiinues his resurgence with a quality half marathon run at Alloa, you can follow Billys own story on Billys own blog click HERE for the link

Sunday 30th December 2012 – Irvine AC Christmas Handicap
A fantastic turnout for this event, with fabulous support provided by Rons runners who again contributed to the success of the day
Results
Sunday 30th December 2012 – Irvine AC Christmas Handicap

The 2012 race will be the 43rd successive handicap since the event was reinstated in 1970.The race is run on tarmac paths and the course is approx. 2.7miles long. Entry is by donation of a small prize (£3 to £5) which is placed on the prize table for all competitors to choose a prize in order of their finishing position.

Sunday 23rd December 2012 - Harriers V Cyclists XC

Results
Race Photos courtessy of Kenny Phillips
This race has been held annually since 1959 and the course is on grassland, moorland and pathways at Irvine Sports Club and Irvine Moor.

Saturday 15th Dec West Districk XC champs (Inverkip)
photos courtesy of Brian Crain
report by Andy Rennie
Saturday 17h November 2012 – Ayrshire XC Championships at Irvine Beachpark

And They're Off !!!!!!!!
Piccy below shows the start of the senior race at the 2012 Ayrshire XC champs at Irvines beach park, with Killie taking the upper hand over the last few meetings, could Irvines seniors take the spoils on home turf ? See race results and reports below ....
Results
Race report.

Sunday 4th Nov, start 12pm : Chic Forbes 2 mile handicap
The current format is a 2 mile conceding handicap race along the pathways at Irvine Moor starting and finnishing at the Sports club. Be there for 11:00 to get your handicap sorted with the organisers.
Results and....... full report ......
Image of winner Carol FInlay and participants in the recent Chic Forbers memorial race around Irvine Moor, a big thanks to all who ran especially to Rons Runners who made the event a huge success.

Chic Forbes 2012 - winners and participants

Ayrshire Hill Race chanps latest update - Oct 20th

Upcoming Irvine AC Races (click to enter race)

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