Cove 10K
The Cove 10K route is a country and forest road run within No region. The out and back covers a distance of 10 Kms ( 6.21 miles )
and has an elevation gain of 223 m ( 731 feet )
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Length
10 Kms
Elevation
222.8 m
Max elevation
122.9 m
Difficulty
****
Rating
****
Main road
0 Kms
Country road
5.4 Kms
Dirt road
4.6 Kms
Dirt path
0 Kms
Trail
0 Kms
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Description
On arriving by car there are lots of marshalls directing you where to park.
The event is well organised, pick up the number, free filled water bottle,2023, and a few stalls. Easy access to toilets and there is a bag drop
You can watch the 10K walk start one hour before the race.
Not the easiest of 10Ks but a lovely run. Most of the race is on country road with no cars,although just under
5 Kms
is on a forest road. The last section of the race on Argyl road seems to go on forever, but a lovely downhillto the finish lineAt the finish line you are rewarded with cakes, cakes and a few more cakes along with smily faces
Getting in
Getting in is easy
Getting there
Routes to Cove are well published by the event along with where to park. Very limited parking though.
Start
Beside the Cove coummunity hall.
End
Back at the start
Finish
Finish is back at the community hall
Staying
Not a lot in the way of hotels but a lovely area if you can find somewhere
Details last updated in June 2023.
Cost
Entry was £20 as part of Scottish Athletics.Price from 2023
When
The race takes place in early July
Entry Opens
Several months before the race.
Web site
Race size
200
Small but hilly 10K.
Last ran by us
2023
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