Linlithgow 10k
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Linlithgow 10k and Junior Fun Run
Linlithgow Athletic Club organises an annual community road race each September, comprising a 10 km race and a junior fun run. The event is volunteer run, held under licence from Scottish Athletics, and was established in 1992. It raises funds to support the club's athletics activities in the local community.
- 10 km race through the town, around Linlithgow loch and the Bonnytoun Farm loop.
- Junior Fun Run about 1.9 km, for ages 8 to 15, loch-side and High Street sections.
The 10 km course is undulating and includes a narrow section behind the loch where overtaking is difficult. Race instructions ask participants to follow marshals and stewards for safety; headphones are discouraged in certain sections. Some roads remain open to traffic at points and runners may be asked to stop for priority traffic.
There are pacers covering a range of finish times and a sweeper cyclist that indicates when roads may reopen; the race enforces a strict overall time limit of 1 hour 40 minutes. Timing and results are provided by a specialist timing company and are posted after the event. Prize scales are published for senior, masters and team categories, and there is a course record bonus. If the event is cancelled, entrants may receive a refund minus an administration fee or transfer their entry to the next scheduled race; withdrawals by entrants are not eligible for refund.
Training plans for a 10 week preparation block are available from the club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
