Charlie Kilshaw Memorial 5 Mile Run
This race is in the memory of Charlie Kilshaw. Charlie typified the spirit of Garscube Harriers. He was a lovely man; warm and friendly to members – new and old, went out his way to help others, and represented the club in many races from 2000 till 2012. Charlie was never the fastest runner, but his enthusiasm, determination and effort to run his best endeared him to the hearts of Garscube runners at all races. This event is usually held at the reservoirs at Milngavie Waterworks and is open to Garscube members and friends and family.
Charlie Kilshaw Memorial Race Results 2025
We saw a record turnout for the Charlie Kilshaw Memorial 5 mile race at the Milngavie Reservoirs on a warm and humid July evening. It was great to be back at the reservoirs after a few years away.
It was great to see such a fantastic turnout, with athletes from over 25 different clubs taking part, many of whom had travelled far, including those from deepest darkest Falkirk, Ayrshire and Lanarkshire as well as some who had even come all the way from Maryhill and the West End of Glasgow. Of course, it was lovely to be joined by some of Charlie’s family, with Chris, Joyce and Graham taking part.
Our main prize winners are as follows:
Non Binary
1st finisher – Finn Boyd
Female
1st finisher and 1st Garscube finisher – Monica Blair
1st non-Garscube finisher – Elspeth Kerr (Kilbarchan)
Male
1st finisher – Andrew Kirk (Kirkintilloch)
1st Garscube finisher – Colin Whitby
Full Results
GH – Charlie Kilshaw Race Results 2025
Between race entry fees, donations and bake sale proceeds on the night we estimate that we have raised in the region of £2,000 which will be split between our two charity partners, Athletics Trust Scotland and the Glasgow NW Foodbank.
A huge thanks to all of our friendly officials, marshals, volunteers, photographers and organisers, especially to the core team of Paul Collins, Amy Cromarty, Isobel Martin and Alison Rutherford and her special little helpers.
Thanks also to our very many bakers and the helpers at our stall. We took in an amazing £392.51 just from the bake sale. Special thanks to Paul Collins Roofing for supplying tonight’s prizes and to James Reid and the Crow Road Lidl who kindly donated the finish line bananas. And finally a huge thanks too to Scottish Water for granting our race permissions and hosting us as well as the Nuffield Milngavie for allowing us to use their car park and facilities.
Charlie Kilshaw Memorial Race 2025
After a few years elsewhere during the resurfacing works at the reservoir we are delighted to announce that the Charlie Kilshaw memorial race is back at the Milngavie Reservoirs for 2025!
Charlie was a Garscube member from 2000 to 2012 and his support for others and his enthusiasm, determination and effort to run his best was infectious.The Charlie Kilshaw memorial race is a 5-mile race around the reservoirs at the Milngavie Waterworks.
The race will take place on Thursday 17 July 2025 and the start time is 7.30pm.
Details are as follows:
Milngavie Waterworks, Milngavie Road, Strathblane, Glasgow, G62 8LQ
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The race will involve roughly two loops of the reservoirs, finishing at the James M Gale memorial.
We are also delighted to be able to open the race up again to visitors and it would be great to see our friends from other clubs along on the night.
All the money raised from the event will be split between this year’s club charities. There will be a charity bake sale on the night too.
We hope to see lots of you there!
https://www.entrycentral.com/charliekilshawrace2025
Results
2020
(NB: This was a virtual event due to COVID-19 Pandemic)
Results: Scratch and Handicap
Handicap Winner: Ann Clanachan
Predicted Time Winners: Female – Casey Thompson (2s) Male – Andrew Leck (0s)
Friends & Family Winner: Alan MacDonald (says Thomson in results) (1s)
