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Welcome to the Crinan Puffer 8.5 - 2010 This is a new running race in the Mid Argyll Athletics calendar, sponsored by British Waterways, it is set to become an iconic race in Scotland. It is a Scottish Athletics sanctioned event promoted by Mid Argyll Athletics Club and supported by MATCC. Starting in Ardrishaig and ending in Crinan this point to point race along the beautiful and picturesque Crinan Canal is sure to produce a fast time for athletes. It can be argued that is is one of the flattest courses road/trail courses in Scotland, as over the 8.5 mile distance the canal only rises approximetly 75 feet over its length. The event is centred on the Mid Argyll Community Swimming Pool in Lochgilphead acting as a hub for a variety of sporting events with all proceeds going to the pool which is a registered Charity. The organisers welcome all entrants and race information and the entry form can be downloaded here. ENTRY FORM RACE INFORMATION The Crinan Puffer 8.5 is expected to be very popular with a maximum entry limit of 100 (current entrants below) and we expect to see the race full before the closing date (09/05/10), so if you want to be on the start line, then get your entry in ASAP CURRENT ENTRY LIST Facts & Figures The Crinan Canal, constructed between 1793 and 1801 is 9 miles long and has 15 locks. It takes its name from the village of Crinan, which is located at its westerly end. It connects the village of Ardrishaig on Loch Gilp with the Sound of Jura and provides a navigable route between the Clyde and the Inner Hebrides. It was built for commercial Clyde puffers to travel between Glasgow and the West Highlands and was designed by Scots civil engineer John Rennie. Although it is still used by commercial craft, today it is primarily used mainly by yachting crafts.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 March 2010 21:19 )
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