Kilpatricks Kaper

Date & Time: 19:30 on 21st May 2025

Venue: Old Kilpatrick, Gas Works – ///respect.objecting.inversion

Stats: 6.8km and 350m climb

Entry Fee: £1 / £5 (Cash only) – Entry on the day

Route: The race starts with a short run along the tarmac before winding along a narrow path to the most Westerly point of Slacks Ridge (CP1). Then the route takes you to the summit (CP2) via a choice of paths. A sharp right turn sees you heading south through the summit bog until you find the rapid descent down to the cattle-grid and final blast down the road. Option B represents an alternative route which will be decided on the night, this follows one of the older race routes from previous years. The route will be clearly marked and marshalled. The distance and elevation is roughly the same for both route options.

Entry Fee: Entry on the day, cash only. £1 if arriving by train, bike or on foot. £5 if arriving by car/van.

Safety kit: All competitors are required to carry map, compass, whistle and full-body weatherproof cover. No refreshments are available on the course but emergency water will be provided at the finish line. No cups will be provided. Bring your own please. Please try to bring your own safety pins.

Transport: This race is trying to be as low carbon as possible. Taking public transport is strongly encouraged. Trains leave from Queens Street and are direct to Kilpatrick station, 400m from the start line. Trains leave at 17:43, 18:32 & 18:43 which all arrive in time for a 7:30 race start. The start will be delayed if trains run late. Trains leave from Kilpatrick at 20:36, 21:07 & 21:36 back to Queens Street. If you have to drive, it is strongly encouraged to car share as much as possible.

You can park at the train station car park but parking is limited. There is no car parking at the gas works/start line. Bikes can be locked up or looked after at the race start line.

Accessibility: There are no toilets provided, however the Kilpatrick’s Bowling Club is close by and may be used if asking nicely. Water provided for emergencies, please bring your own. Bags can be left at the race start at the timing table.