Naac Festival of Running

NAAC Festival of Running 2026

The NAAC Festival of Running is organised by North Ayrshire Athletics Club and takes place at St Matthews Academy, Jacks Road, Saltcoats. The programme includes a chip timed 10 km race, a chip timed 2 km youth run and a 400 m fun run. The 10 km start and finish are on the athletics arena within the school grounds and the course is mostly flat with promenade sections, a tarmac old railway track, pavement sections and one small hill in the second half. Runners are advised to remain on pavements. The 2 km youth run also starts and finishes on the athletics arena and follows a flat route using the running track, surrounding gravel paths and grass. Both the 10 km and 2 km use race chips for timing. Prizes are awarded for first, second and third male and female finishers and for winners of U20, V40, V50, V60 and V70 categories. T-shirts and medals are provided for all 10 km and 2 km finishers.

Pre-entry is required by 30 August 2026 or when race limits are reached; entries will not be accepted on the day for the 10 km and 2 km. Limited parking is available on the school grounds and the site is about a 10 minute walk from Ardrossan South Beach railway station. Registration and toilet facilities will be confirmed in advance. A service fee of 4% (minimum 50p) applies to entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• 10 km race (age 15 and over)
• 2 km youth run (ages 6 to 15)
• 400 m fun run (entry on the day)

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