Gelston 5 Mile Road Race
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Event Overview
The Gelston 5 Mile Road Race is an athletic event held in Great Britain as part of the Castle Douglas Civic Week. Organized by the Dumfries Running Club, the race is conducted under UK Athletics rules and is a Scottish Athletics Permit Event. The course is officially certified and measures 5 miles in total length.
Course Details
The route begins at Lochside Park and takes participants through quiet, undulating country roads. The course passes through the village of Gelston, located just outside Castle Douglas. The layout includes an uphill section followed by a downhill finish at Carlingwark Loch.
Regulations and Entry
The event follows specific safety and competition guidelines regarding the use of equipment. Under UK Athletics rules, the use of standard headphones or music devices is prohibited. Participants are only permitted to use bone-conducting type headphones during the race.
Entry is open to amateur runners, with specific fees set for both affiliated and unaffiliated participants. Registration for the event closes one day prior to the race date. As a permitted event, personal information such as names, club affiliations, and race times are recorded and published as part of the official results. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
