Thornhill 10K

In lots of ways!

• £2 from each entry fee goes to charity
• Option to make an additional donation to when you register
• By buying some delicious food and drinks, before and after the event
• Get sponsored for running the event and donate your funds to charity (optional).

10K: £25

2.5K: £9

£2 per entry goes to the charity

We have 4 gender categories under which you can enter. These are:

• Male
• Female
• Non-binary
• Other

Prizes to the ‘Top 3’ overall in each of the above gender categories will be awarded if there are a minimum of 5 participants in that category.

An age group prize (1st place only) will be awarded if there is a minimum of 3 participants in that gender’s age category. For example: Female 30-39, Non-binary 40-49.

We also welcome disabled participants to our events but ask that you get in contact before registering so we can discuss any support you may need.

Due to our insurance, dogs are not permitted to participate with runners in any of our events.

10K: Participants must be 15 years old on the day of the event to take part.

2.5K: Participants must be 8 years old on the day of the event to run on their own. Runners aged 7 and under can take part with an adult aged 18+, who will run with them.

• Professionally organised event
• Medal for all participants
• Water at the finish
• Electronic chip timing
• Medical provision across the event route
• Free access to photos on this website and social media
• Race hydration from Active Root
• Parking close to the start/finish
• A complimentary post-race flavoured milk from our sponsors, Muller UK and Ireland.

• Male/Female/Disabled Toilets – Hall
• Changing Rooms – Hall
• First Aid – Event hub and on the route
• Baggage Drop (TBC) – Hall
• Car parking – In fields close to the start
• Hot and cold food and drinks – Hall

9am – Registration desk opens for t-shirt collection and late registrations (if available)

11:45am – Registration desk closes

11:50am – Welcome and safety briefing

11:55am: 2.5K starts

12pm – 10K starts

12.35pm – 10K winner expected

1.45pm – Final participants expected

2pm – Prizegiving (TBC)

• Every participant in the 2.5K and 10K will be accurately timed using chip timing technology from Perfect Timing Scotland.
• Participants race number and timing chip are integrated and will be posted to participants approximately 2 weeks before the event.
• Participants who register less than 2 weeks before the event will collect their timing chips on the day of the event.
• Participants will be able to check their official time at the timing booth as soon as they finish.
• Soon after the event, all race results will be posted online and on social media.

No! No matter how fast or slow you think you are, we will support every runner to cross the finish line. Participants will only be withdrawn from the event or asked not to continue if your health and safety is compromised due to illness or injury.

There will be 2 water stops on the 10K route at 5Km and 9Km. There will be 1 water stop on the 2.5K route at 1Km.

Yes, both routes will be fully marked using large yellow signs. Marshals and medical staff will be positioned at key locations.

The 10K route is entirely on tarmac road. The 2.5K route has a mix of tarmac and path. We would recommend ‘road’ shoes for this event.

Yes via our website, click HERE. There will also be a section of event merchandise, from all our events, available to buy on the day. Payment on the day can be taken by card or cash.

• All finishers of the 10K and 2.5K will receive a medal
• The top 3 in each of our 4 gender categories (male, female, non-binary and other) in the 10K will win prizes, if there is a minimum of 5 participants in that gender. category.
• There will also be prizes for winners of the following categories in the 10K if there is a minimum of 3 participants in that gender age category: Junior (15-17), Open (18-39), Veteran (40-49), Super Veteran (50-59), Vintage Veteran (60+).

• We are delighted to announce the prizes for the 2024 event are:

  • 10K Top 3 Male and Female: £200, £100, £50
  • 10K Category Winners: £50
  • 200th 10K Finisher: £50
  • 2.5K Top 3 Finishers: Briarlands Farm vouchers

Yes. The car parking will be based in fields close to the event hub.

There will be hot and cold food, and drinks available in the Thornhill Community Hall. Funds raised from the catering will go to our 2024 charity. We would also encourage you to have something to eat or visit the shops in Thornhill, before and after the event.

There are many places to stay locally including hotels, B&Bs and glamping.

Mains Farm Wigwams

Booking.com

Tay Fitness Events want to assure you that you will be in very safe while taking part. Throughout the event you will be kept safe by a large and highly qualified team of medical and event professionals along with a large number of experienced event marshals.

Deferrals, Transfers and Refunds:

Deferrals: If a participant is unable to take part they may request a deferral up to 1 month before the event.  Deferrals must be used the following year and cannot be deferred for a second time. After this date, places can only be transferred to another runner.

Transfers: If a participant is unable to take part they may request to transfer their place to another runner up until 1 week before the event. If the race numbers have already been posted out it is up to the runners to organise exchange of the race number.

Refunds: A refund can be requested until 1 month before the event and are subject to a 10% admin fee. After this date, places can only be transferred to another runner.

Make a Request: If you wish to request a deferral, transfer or refund, please email [email protected].