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  • Charlie Kilshaw Memorial Race – 20th July 2023

    Charlie Kilshaw Memorial Race – 20 July 2023 – results with handicaps and 2022 times Results of the Charlie Kilshaw Memorial Race are attached (Click on the heading above to view). Congratulations to the winners Finlay Ross-Davie and Lesley Bell, 1st Juniors Connor Campbell and Sophie Gibbons, the most improved athlete Crawford Smith and the […]

  • GAA Winter Endurance Sessions 2022/2023

    Hi All I wish to bring to your attention and the attention of your relevant coaches and athletes the GAA Winter Endurance sessions which aim to bring athletes and coaches together in shared training sessions in Glasgow. Athletes: Open to athletes in the U15 cross country age group (and above) Start time: All sessions will […]

  • Tour of North Clydeside – Week Commencing 29th August 2022

    The Tour of North Clydeside is the successor to the Tour of Cydeside following the decision of Renfrewshire AAA to stop supporting the Tour Details: The Tour of North Clydeside is a series of 3 races taking place over 5 days. Together they total 15 miles, all on the canal, allowing the opportunity for fast […]

  • Great Scottish Run – October 2022

    If you and a group of friends fancy taking on a running event together, why not enter the Great Scottish Run together and represent Garscube Harriers Soak up the big event experience by choosing your challenge and taking on either the 10k or Half Marathon. In true Glaswegian style, enjoy a running route of the […]

  • Summer 2021 Training Schedule

    Garscube-Summer 2021 plan Issue 1 Summer 2021 Training Schedule is now available on this website. Click on the link above.

  • NEW! Seniors COVID 19 Autumn-Winter Virtual Training Plan

    Following the success of our previous 12 week virtual training schedule, we are delighted to release another virtual plan designed to take your training towards Winter.  The programme builds on the coaches’ learning of developing this new type of training, and has responded to feedback from athletes.  It is focused on improving 5km race times, but is […]

  • New Virtual Training Plan Launched!

    We’re delighted to launch a 12 week virtual training schedule designed to help you train smarter as the lockdown restrictions start to ease.  It’s a progressive plan that allows you to train solo but still get the support from club mates and coaches. Please feel free to share with friends and family but please adhere […]

  • Results: Charlie Kilshaw Virtual 5M Run 2020

    Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing regulations, the annual Charlie Kilshaw 5 Mile Run was a virtual event.  We were delighted to have 67 participants from across the club and beyond!  Huge thanks to Alison Wood and Robert Cutherbertson who made this happen! Results can be found here We look forward to 2021’s event where […]

  • Suspension of all Club Training due to COVID19

    In light of the UK Government advice this evening we have taken the decision to suspend all training with immediate effect as of 16th March 2020. This includes seniors, juniors and strength and conditioning. The health, wellbeing and safety of our members, volunteers and coaches is our top priority and non-essential contact which includes our […]

  • Garscube Harriers Schools Cross Country Races – Sunday 16 February 2020 – results of November 2019 race

    The schools cross country races scheduled for Sunday 16th February 2020 have been cancelled due to high winds forecast. Results of the November 2019 races are attached. Primary 5 Results boys and girls Primary 6 boys and girls Primary 7 boys and girls S1 – 6 boys and girls

  • SENIORS: New Training Session Plans

    Calling all seniors!  Your coaches have worked hard and produced a new session plan for the forthcoming Winter Season AND next year’s summer season.  The training programme takes us through the cross country season and right into Spring/Summer of 10k Races. Find it here – https://garscubeharriers.org.uk/schedule/  

  • Charlie Kilshaw Memorial 5 Miles Race – 4 July 2019

    Donations in lieu of entry fee for the above race raised the sum of £507.42 for our joint charities of the year for 2019 Beatson Cancer Charity and the Simon Community who each benefited by the sum of £253.71. Many thanks to everyone who contributed.

  • Senior Summer Training Schedule 2019

    Summer-Training-Booklet-2019 FINAL Here is the the new summer schedule, there are a couple of events to be confirmed. This will be updated as soon as we know the dates.

  • JUNIORS:Training cancelled 12/03/19

    GARSCUBE JUNIORS CANCELLED, 12/03/19 Due to the current weather situation and the forecast for tonight of potential gusts of 36-49mph, heavy rain and a Met Office yellow warning around the time of training at Garscube, tonight’s junior training has been CANCELLED.   We’re very sorry for any inconvenience caused.

  • Garscube Harriers Schools Cross Country Races – Sunday 17th February 2019

    The final Garscube Harriers Schools Cross Country Races for the 2018/2019 winter season were held in Maryhill Park, Glasgow on Sunday 17th February under typical February conditions – rain and there was a good turnout of 139 runners. Thanks to everyone who assisted in the organisation of this event. Results are attached. A blue Decathlon […]

  • Junior Training Cancellations – 29th January 2019

    Parents / Juniors – due to forecasted snow and falling temperatures, training for most junior packs is cancelled for 29th January. A risk assessment for Packs D&E will take place at 6pm when junior athletes arrive. If athletes in Packs D&E are keen to train, they do so at their own risk, being mindful of […]

  • Junior & Senior Training: CANCELLED 22 January

    Seniors and Juniors: please note, following a risk assessment, all training is cancelled for 22 January due to icy conditions and the closure of St Peter’s of the Apostle Track.

  • Junior Training: Dates For Your Diary

    11th December is our Fun Circuit night for the last session of Junior Training in 2018. Saturday 15th December, Annual Santa Race. Meet at Westerton Bowling Club. Registration from 11.30, Race at 13.00.  Free entry for Juniors, £10 for adults, proceeds to Beatson Cancer Charity and Alzheimer Scotland.  It is great fun and open to […]

  • Junior Training Tuesday 4th December CANCELLED

    Unfortunately we have to cancel the Junior Training this evening as there are patches of Black Ice in the Garscube Estate and it would not be safe for training. See you all next week for our last week of training and on Saturday 15th December at Westerton Bowling Club for our Annual Santa Fun Run, […]

  • Garscube Harriers Schools Cross Country Races – Sunday 18th November 2018

    The first Garscube Harriers Schools Cross Country Races of the winter 2018/2019 season were held in Maryhill Park, Glasgow on Sunday 18th November. There was a good turnout of 224 competitors and the winners and winning teams were: P5 Boys – Daniel Hendry (Cardross Primary) – 08:46. Team: High School of Glasgow – 21 points […]

  • Garscube Harriers Schools Cross Country Races 2018-2019

    The Garscube Harriers Schools Cross Country Races for the Winter Season 2018-2019 are being held in Maryhill Park, Glasgow on Sundays 18th November 2018 and 17th February 2019 with registration in John Paul Academy. See attached for further race information and Entry Forms for the races on 18th November. Race Information Schools Cross Country – […]

  • JUNIORS: No Training on 16 Oct for some packs

    PARENTS/ JUNIORS : Please note there will be NO TRAINING on Tuesday due to a number of coaches being on holiday. EXCEPT packs D & E, who will be on as normal. SENIORS… On as normal – schedule can be checked here https://garscubeharriers.org.uk/schedule/

  • JUNIORS: No Training Thu 06/09/18

    Parents and Juniors, please note there will be no training on Thursday 6th September due to a coach development meeting. Training back to normal as of Tuesday 11/09/18

  • RESULTS: Charlie Kilshaw 5 Mile Race

    Thank you to all who joined in the fun at our Charlie Kilshaw Memorial 5 mile race. Another fantastic turn out of members, guests and Charlie’s family in perfect running conditions. Results Available ? 1st Male, Tom Berry & 1st Female, Katie White ? 1st non-members – Connell Drummond (Kilmarnock Harriers) & Phoebe Scott (Unattached, […]

  • Dunbartonshire AAA 5000 Metres Track Championships – 24 April 2018

    The 2018 Dunbartonshire AAA 5000 Metres Track Championships incorporating the Garscube Harriers Club Championships were held at St Peter the Apostle High School, Clydebank on Tuesday 24th April. Gavin Hinde is the Men’s Club Champion finishing in 6th place overall in a time of 18 minutes 22 seconds while Laura Gray is the Women’s Club […]

  • SENIORS: Update to Summer League Event Schedule

    There is a new date for DAAA 5,000m Championships which is also our own 5,000m Championships and League Event 3 . Date: Tuesday 24th April Time: Entries open from 1830. Women’s race – 1900. Men’s race – 1930. Location: St Peter of the Apostle High School Track.  There is no pre-entry required and will replace […]

  • JUNIORS: No Training during Easter Holidays

    ? JUNIORS ? Please note there will be no training during the school Easter holidays. Thursday will be our last session and then resuming as normal w/c 16 April. Enjoy the well earned break! SENIORS… No well earned break for you, you’re on as normal throughout

  • SENIORS: New Training Plan Available

    Full details of the Senior training sessions for Spring and Summer 2018 are now available as a training booklet on the Schedules page. Training has been designed by our coaches to fit round key race fixtures and the booklet includes all details for Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday  sessions from March to September.

  • Training cancelled Tue 27th Feb

    Junior and senior training cancelled 27/02/18 due to adverse weather conditions

  • Garscube Harriers Schools Cross Country Races – Sunday 18th February 2018

    The final Garscube Harriers Schools Cross Country Races for the Winter 2017/2018 Season were held in Maryhill Park on Sunday 18th February with a turnout of 164 competitors. The winners and winning teams were: P5 Boys – Angus Millar (Millersneuk Primary) – 8 minutes 38 seconds. Team – Millersneuk Primary 12 points P5 Girls – […]

  • NEWS: TRAINING CANCELLATIONS due to ADVERSE WEATHER

    Please note there will be no training for seniors or juniors  on Tuesday 16th January due  adverse weather conditions creating unsafe running conditions.  We will reassess for Senior training on Thursday. Junior training is also cancelled on Thursday 18th January due to a prescheduled  coaching meeting.  Junior Training resumes Tuesday 23rd January.

  • NEWS: Training Resumes after Festive Break

    First sessions of 2018 for: Seniors – Thursday 4th January Juniors Packs D&E –  Thursday 4th January All other Junior Packs – Tuesday 9th January

  • Dunbartonshire AAA Cross Country Championships – 25 November 2017

    The Dunbartonshire AAA 2o17/2018 Cross Country Championships were held over a testing course in wintry conditions at Balloch Castle Country Park on Saturday 25th November. Congratulation to the Garscube Harriers medal winners who were: Under 11 Boys 3rd Team – Adam Weston – 5th, Callum Mathew 13th, Ruari Stevenson 19th – 37 points Senior Women […]

  • Garscube Harriers Schools Cross Country Races – Saturday 18th November 2017

    There was a good turnout of 194 runners for the Garscube Harriers Schools Cross Country Races which were held in Maryhill Park on Saturday 18th November. Winners and winning teams were: P5 Boys – Rory Beaton (Mosshead Primary) – 9 mins 31.44 secs. Team – Hillhead Primary 14 points P5 Girls – Nina Padmanabhan (Bearsden […]

  • Dunbartonshire AAA Cross Country Relays – Saturday 21 October 2017

    There was an excellent turnout of 68 Garscube Harriers members, more than one third of the total of 187 competitors, at the Dunbartonshire AAA Cross Country Relays at Maryhill Park on Saturday 21st October. Garscube Harriers medal winners were: u11 boys 1st Team – 4th Angus MacLean, 5th Rory Beaton, 6th Callum Mathew – 15 points […]

  • NEWS: Junior Track Championships Photos

    Some great photos are available from the Junior Track Championships a few weeks ago.  Dave Robertson kindly took some photos at the event and has uploaded them to Dropbox to view.  See if you can spot yourself in action!

  • NEWS: Senior Winter Training Schedule Now Available!

    Our fantastic coaches have created a winter training schedule to take senior athletes from October 2017 to March 2018, including build up to key target races including Cross Country and a Spring Half Marathon.  The schedule includes up to 4 sessions per week, including winter conditioning and cross-country specific endurance training.  In response to athlete demand, […]

  • NEWS: Beatson Presentation – 12 September 2017

    A photo of the presentation on 12th September 2017 to the Beatson Cancer Charity of the £192.35 collected at the Senior Track Championships is attached. Thanks to all who contributed.

  • RESULTS: Race Round Up 9-10 September 2017

    This weekend saw Harriers racing at Kyles 10 Miles,  Great North Run, From Hel’ & Back, Stirling 10k, Around Cumbrae 10M and further afield in Junfrau Marathon .  Our very own Mrs Ultra, Debbie Martin-Consani, also began the 330km Tour des Geants Ultra this weekend.  You can follow her epic progress here  We also had a ‘Garscube […]

  • RESULTS: Summer League Event #10 – Round Cumbrae 10M, 11 September 2017

    It was the annual Garscube trip ‘Doon Watter’ this weekend for Event 10 of our Summer League – the Around Cumbrae 10 Mile Road Race. Conditions were testing with a tough headwind on the second half of the race, and some heavy Scottish rain thrown in.  However, Club Secretary, Stuart Irvine tells us it was […]

  • JUNIORS: No Training for Packs D-E / T on Tues 29th Aug

    Reminder to Parents & Juniors in Packs D- E / T, there is no training at Garscube on Tuesday 29th August due to competition at  Shettleston Harriers Open Graded Meet .  Training as normal for adults and other packs.  

  • RESULTS: Summer League Event #9 – Charlie Kilshaw 5M, 20 July 2017

    Thank you for everyone who raced, helped, supported and donated at Thursday’s race in memory of former club member, Charlie Kilshaw. Rain didn’t stop the fun and it was a brilliant turn out and the first time we’ve had over 100 racing in memory of Charlie – what a great tribute! Thank you to you generous […]

  • JUNIORS: Summer Training Break

     It’s summer holiday time… and our coaches are having a wee holiday too. There will be NO TRAINING for 2 weeks from the 18th July to 1st August. Start back 1st August. Enjoy the break 🙂

  • RESULTS: Summer League Event #8 – Kirkintilloch 10k, 22 June 2017

    Another set of fine performances at the eighth event of our Summer League.  This time our runners were racing at Kirkintilloch 10k – a fast, flat race along the canal with opportunities for a PB if the weather is kind.  Garry Mathew had a fantastic run to finish in 3rd place and Katie White added yet […]

  • RESULTS: Summer League Event #7 – Henderson Cup, 15 June 2017

    Our 7th Summer League Event fixture saw the return of cross-country at our annual Henderson Cup Race on 15th June 2017. The Cup is a handicapped event, based on recent 10k times.  It seems Summer Cross Country in Scotland isn’t all that different to Winter Cross Country – plenty of mud to be found!  This year […]

  • NEWS: Membership Early Bird Rate ends soon

    A reminder from our membership secretary to our current members… MEMBERSHIP FEES: A late payment fee of £10 will be added automatically to all SENIOR, JUNIOR and SECOND CLAIM accounts from 1st June (this Thursday). Embrace your fiscal savvy and claim the early bird discount!  For more info see our membership information page Current members […]

  • RACE: Junior / Senior 3k Run, 6:30pm 6 June 2017

    After its successful reintroduction to our events calendar last year, the Junior/Senior 3k is back for 2017!  The fun event is designed for all abilities with friends and family of Garscube Harriers warmly invited to join in!  Teams will be a mixture of seniors and juniors with a mixed ability so there is the option […]

  • RESULTS: Summer League Event #6 – Shettleston 10k, 28 May 2017

    The 6th event of our Summer League was the Babcock Series Shettleston 10k (actually at Glasgow Green…)  This is a new race to the scene and is fast & flat with a change from the mid week evening races in the rest of the Babcock Series .  We had 20 Harriers racing and secured a wee haul of […]

  • RESULTS: Race Round Up 26-28 May 2017

    The sun shone this weekend which made excellent conditions for supporting but challenged many of the runners, especially those competing at longer distances.  We’re just not used to such lovely weather!  Whilst lots of our athletes were taking part in the Shettleston 10k as part of our Summer League (covered elsewhere), there was also racing elsewhere from 3k to […]

  • RESULTS: Race Round Up 20-21 May 2017

    There are so many races at this time of year, it’s sometimes difficult to choose what to enter, let alone keep up with where everyone is competing!  This week our runners met with trails, hills, sunshine and rain …not forgetting the mentally tough laps at the end of the Stirling Marathon!  It was victory for Stephen Porteous at […]