The marathon route start and finish are close the the White Heather Hotel. The course is best described as one of the flattest marathons in the UK. It is a must for anyone looking for a PB. The race is on flat quiet country roads and includes one small hill at mile 13. The course takes you on a 5 mile loop through Kirkbride and Newton Arlosh and back past the start where family and friends will be able to cheer you on and give encouragement for the 21 miles to follow. The course then heads back through Kirkbride and on to the Solway Coast taking in Glasson, Port Carlisle, Bowness on Solway, Cardurnock, Anthorn, Longcroft then back to Newton Arlosh and on to the finish at The White Heather Hotel.The half marathon route start and finish are close the the White Heather Hotel. The course is best described flat. It is a must for anyone looking for a PB. The race is on flat quiet country roads and includes one small hill at mile 2 & 7. The course takes you on a 5 mile loop through Kirkbride and Newton Arlosh and back past the start where family and friends will be able to cheer you on and give encouragement. The course then heads back through Kirkbride and straight on past the bridge that you turned left on lap one you will do a small loop then back to Newton Arlosh and on to the finish at The White Heather Hotel.The 5 mile route start and finish are close the the White Heather Hotel. The course is best described flat. It is a must for anyone looking for a PB. The race is on flat quiet country roads The course takes you on a 5 mile loop through Kirkbride and Newton Arlosh and on to the finish at The White Heather Hotel.
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