Cowal 5k
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Cowal 5k
The Cowal 5k is a running event held in Dunoon, Argyll, as part of the Cowal Gathering. This event takes place during a major festival of Scottish culture and family entertainment in a Highland location. The gathering attracts approximately 20,000 to 23,000 visitors annually.
The running race is one of several athletic and cultural competitions featured at the event. Participants run a distance of 5 km. The broader festival includes a variety of other stadium and street-based activities, such as:
- 5 km
The event coincides with world-class competitions in pipe bands, solo piping, and Highland dancing. Other stadium events include heavy athletics and backhold wrestling. The gathering also features a performance arena, a mountain bike track, and various family activities like arts and crafts, science tents, and live music.
The Cowal Gathering is a long-standing tradition in Dunoon, often referred to as one of the largest Highland games in the world. In addition to the athletic competitions, the weekend includes street entertainment, a classic car display, a night-time street parade, and fireworks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
