GLENKENS GAZETTE News from Balmaclellan, Carsphairn, Mossdale, New Galloway and St John’s Town of Dalry October/November 2019 ISSUE 114 FREE 215-MILE ULTRA MARATHON PIT STOP IN DALRY For the second year The course is not waymarked by the organisers and so...
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GLENKENS GAZETTE News from Balmaclellan, Carsphairn, Mossdale, New Galloway and St John’s Town of Dalry October/November 2019 ISSUE 114 FREE 215-MILE ULTRA MARATHON PIT STOP IN DALRY For the second year The course is not waymarked by the organisers and so the runners must find running, GBUltras have their own way, and some do occasionally stray off course. However, each runner chosen Dalry Town Hall carries a GPS transmitter and runners as one of the rest points in serious problems can be reached by the GBUltras recovery team. The GPS for their longest race trackers also allow interested watchers to – the Ultra Great Britain. follow the progress of the race over the internet. This is a 215-mile ultra marathon from Portpatrick in the west to Cockburnspath In the Town Hall the GBUltras support in the east, following the Southern staff provided a rest point with hot food Upland Way (SUW). Competitors are and a bag stop where competitors could Climbing Lowther Hill, Wanlockhead. allowed 10
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