Ardgartan Trail Race

1st February 2025

21 (ish) Miles

3,500ft

UTMB Points: n/a

£38/40

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Race Information

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Ardgartan Trail Race is a 21mileish foot race held at Ardgartan Forest Park.

The route is 90% off road and will follow a loop of the Ardgartan Peninsula, with some tarmac, forestry trails and a nice open hill section across to Lochgoilhead before the climb back up to the Rest And Be Thankful and the final downhill section to the finish. There will be hills and there will be waterfalls a plenty.

Route is subject to change due to forestry works.

Water Station/Checkpoints

There will be 2 water stations at 7 miles and 13 miles. These are more for safety reason due to the time of year and possible poor weather.

Due to the limited parking at Ardgartan Car Park, runners are asked to car share where possible. Information on additional parking will be available in the race briefing or updated on the Facebook page.

Runners will be required to carry mandatory kit due to the time of year, which will be outlined in the race briefing sent out 3 weeks before the race. This will include a small first aid kit for running repairs.

Runners are reminded to read and understand the full race briefing and should ask any questions if they are in any doubt about any information. “I didn’t know” is not an excuse and will lead to disqualification

Please remember t-shirt for this race is an optional extra.

Getting there

Location:
Ardgartan Forest Park, Ardgartan, Arrochar, G83 7AR

Covid 19:
Rocket Events/Ardgartan Trail Race will be run under a Association of Running Clubs Licence which means we will be following all rules-protocol-processes and guidance for covid 19 if restriction are in place on race day. You are asked not to enter the event if you are unwilling to follow the rules-protocol-processes that are in place on race day.

These rules are in place to protect all (Runners and Marshals).

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this race however you should have confidence in your own ability to complete the distance and tackle the elevation within the cut off time. By entering the race, you are agreeing you are capable of doing so. If in doubt or if you have any questions about the suitability of your previous experience, email Bill@runyarocket.com.

Race Rules

  1. Race start: 8:30am
  2. Race briefing for all runners: 8:15am
  3. Photo ID required at registration
  4. No transfer of place between runners
  5. No muling
  6. No walking poles
  7. No support runners/Bike buddies
  8. The use of any NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib, mefenamic acid, Indometacin, high dose aspirin, diclofenac) during the race is strictly prohibited.
  9. No Dogs
  10. Mandatory kit to be carried during the event (This will be confirmed in the pre-race information pack).
  11. All runners to follow Covid 19 protocol, procedures, signage at all times.
  12. All runner to follow marshal, race medical teams, Race Director instruction at all times.
  13. No littering and no placing of rubbish in residents’ bins.
  14. It is a runner’s responsibility to inform anyone who is attending the event of the do’s and don’ts within the race briefing.

Mandatory Kit

This kit must be carried at all times during the race by each individual runner, no muling allowed. As with any running day check the weather forecast. We have seen rain, snow, wind and low temperatures. An ill-equipped runner is one that’s a DNF.

  • Full size foil blanket.
  • Working mobile phone with race control number.
  • Trail food/snacks.
  • Meaning to carry water, flask, water bottles
  • Small first aid kit for cut/bumps/blisters

Recommended Kit

  • Waterproofs
  • Hat/Gloves
  • Suntan lotion (Because you never know)
  • Extra layers

Runners are reminded to read and understand the full race briefing and should ask any question if they are in any doubt about any information within “I didn’t know” is not an excuse for being DQed.

Results

2024
2023

Deferrals/Refunds

Runners are reminded that Rocket Events do not offer deferrals. Deferrals will only come into play if there are travel restrictions or lockdowns in place due to covid 19.

Refunds:

  • 30 day cooling off period will apply, withdrawal in this period will result in a £15 administration fee being applied.
  • After 30 days a 50% refund will be offered up to 12 weeks before race day.
  • 0-12 weeks 0% refund will be offered.

These measures are being implemented to ensure runners are committed to running the events they have entered.

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