Athletics Race
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All athletes wishing to participate in the events below must register before Sunday, 1st June, 2025.
Click here for the application form.
Competing athletes must purchase an ‘Athletics Competitor’ Wristband’. This costs £12 for adults and £6 for youths and covers the all-day entrance to the Games, as well as all events entered.
Tickets can also be purchased in advance via the Ticket Page. (select competitor ticket)
Youth races
The minimum age will be nine years of age, and the maximum will be fifteen years of age, except if a registered youth competitor reaches their 16th birthday after the first RSHGA member games of the season. Once having reached their 16th birthday, they will then have the choice of either:
1) Remaining a youth competitor until the end of the season or
2) Immediately moving up to compete in adult competition and losing any league points already accrued during the season.
If the youth athlete decides to move up to adult competition mid-season, they cannot revert back to competing as a youth.
All athletes who wish to participate in RSHGA events must be registered with RSHGA.
Day Permits
Athletes wishing to compete at only one RSHGA member's games during the Season may apply for a Day Permit. This should be done at the event and on the day of the event, but it may not be done online.
The cost is £5 for an adult and free for a Youth. As its name suggests, it may be done on one occasion per season.
This is not a registration with the RSHGA, does not provide personal insurance coverage and at no point will be awarded for leagues if placed in any event at that meeting.
Any further participation will require immediate full registration at the rate specified.
Further details available at:
Hill-Race Rules
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Runners must start and finish at the designated point where race times will start and stop.
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Runners must display their given race number.
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Runners must reach the top of the hill and will have their number marked by an official before commencing the descent.
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Only official runners with a correctly marked race number will receive an official race time at the finish.
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H&LHG race official’s judgments will be final.
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The race will end 90 minutes after the start. For safety reasons, all runners must return to the registration area upon completion of the race, even if they have been unable to complete the course. If you are unable to return to the registration area your details must be passed to a course marshal.
Competitors Should Also Note:
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This is a hill race, meaning it is uphill and downhill. With the exception of the start, there are no flat sections.
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The race involves a variety of underfoot conditions.
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All runners MUST follow the exact race route - see map above.
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There will be NO water on the course, only at the start/finish.
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The race route is 7.7 km.
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Height gained 354 metres.
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Duration if walked – 90 minutes (approximately).
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The route will be marked and will have marshals at main crossing points.
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The race official will leave the top of the hill ONE HOUR after the start of the race and walk down the race route to check that all is clear.
Hill Race Sign-Up
There is no requirement to pre-enter; completed forms should be handed into the Helensburgh AAC tent on the day, which will be located at the 90m start line. Entry forms must be presented between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm, with the race scheduled to start at 2 pm. Click here for the hill race application form.
All athletes must ensure they purchase an athletics competitor's wristband. This costs £12 and covers the all-day entrance to the Games and all events entered. Tickets can be purchased in advance via the Ticket Page.
Hill Race
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The Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games' Hill Race will see athletes attempt to cover a rough distance of about 7.7 km, rising 354 metres to the top of Tom na h-Airidh. It's important to note that this is an arduous event over rough terrain, with no marked paths in some areas.
Entrants must ensure they are fit and fully prepared. There are no water stations provided on the race route. Competitors must be at least 18 years old on the day of the race.
Relay Race
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Youth Relay Competitions
Open to school-aged children and can be entered on the day. Forms will be available between 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm at the Helensburgh AAC tent, which will be located at the 90m start line. The races will be scheduled to start at 3 pm.
Competing athletes must purchase an athletics competitor's wristband. This covers the all-day entrance to the Games and all events entered. Tickets can also be purchased in advance via the tickets page.