The athletes appreciated the slightly cooler conditions although the wind did get up later in the day. Stall holders did a brisk trade - several selling out of goods and many charities benefited as a result. Some runners and many of the 191 walkers were sponsored for charities including the Neo Natal Unit at Cresswell, Yorkhill Hospital, RSPCA, the Stewartry Guides/Vine Trust Workparty to Peru, Kirkcudbright Rotary's Polio Plus appeal, several primary schools in the area, MS Society, Cancer charities, Barlochan Care home, Help4Heroes, Turning Point, Leukemia Research, Alcohol & Drugs Support, DEBRA, Christian Aid, Ugandan Hospital Appeal, Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Society, Loch Arthur, Muckhart Sunday School, Alzheimers, Tseikura Project., Myeoloma UK, animal charities and many others.
There were several athletes who took part for the first time and commented on the beautiful course and friendly atmosphere. For the 26th time James Munn, Gerard Macnamara and Kenny Patterson took part with Gerard and Kenny presenting the prizes at the finish.
There was lots of entertainment to keep spectators entertained from Red Kite Aikido to Highland and Scottish Country Dancing. Once again the Dog Show (sponsored by The Dog House) was a great success. (results below)
The staff, pupils and parents of Kirkcudbright Academy appreciate the help given by so many people. It is impossible to thank every individual but special mention has to be made of the contribution given by Dumfries & Galloway Police, local Red Cross members, Raynet, Summer Festivities, Bruce McKenzie, Harry Marland and the many local businesses who give support financially or in kind.


Dog Show Results
Best six Legs 1st Gracey, 2nd Tilly 3rd Daisy
Dog with Waggiest Tail 1st Milly 2nd Bell 3rd Tilly
Dog Most like its Owner 1st Murphy 2nd Daisy 3rd Jack
Dog Judge would most like
To take home 1st Murphy 2nd Tilly
Cutest Puppy 1st Jack 2nd Milly
Best in Show Milly
Reserve Best in Show Jack


Half Marathon
All Comers - Male McGhie's Cup
1st 1:08:44 Ben Gamble
Stone Master Marthoners

2nd 1:12:13
Marcus Scotney
Dumfries Running Club

3rd 1:14:16 John Macnamara
Ronhill Cambuslang

All Comers - Female SMMB Cup & D Gulland Trophy
1st 1:18:20 Toni McIntosh
Ayr Seaforth

2nd 1:20:59
Fiona Matheson
Scottish Veteran Harriers

3rd 1:30:36 Amy Cope Stone Master Marathoners
Veterans - Male J Patterson Trophy
1st 1:19:42 Alan Beech Carlisle
2nd 1:21:28
Alex Chalmers
Springburn Harriers

3rd 1:21:34
Robert Rogerson
Kirkintilloch Olympians

Veterans - Female Gordon House Trophy
1st 1:20:59 Fiona Matheson Scottish Veteran Harriers
2nd 1:34:39
Claire Gilchrist
Ferranti AAC

3rd 1:35:39
Melanie Martin
Hardrock CC

Locals - Male Arden House Trophy
1st 1:24:27 Norman Neilson
Dumfries RC

2nd 1:31:04
Iain Wishart
Royal Marines Association

3rd 1:32:07
Adrian Leach
Kirkcudbright

Locals - Female Mayfield Trophy
1st 1:35:39
Melanie Martin
Hardrock CC
2nd 1:38:25
Samantha Kelly
Kirkcudbright

3rd 1:48:02
Pauline Fulton
Castle Douglas

1:48:02
Valarie Davies
Castle Douglas

Over 50 Jock King Trophy
1st 1:21:58
Robert Wilson
Greenock Glenpark Harriers
2nd 1:23:20
Willie Jarvie Portobello RC
3rd 1:23:27
Graham Smith Greens Health & Fitness
1st Kirkcudbright Donald McCrae Trophy
1:32:07 Adrian Leach Kirkcudbright
Teams Academy Cup
1st Jonathan Dale, Marcus Scotney, Norman Neilson Dumfries Running Club

Ladies
1st Claire Purdie, Joanne Melarkey, Lynn Kelly Hamilton Harriers


11K (11.2K)
All Comers - Male Beauty & Fitness Studio Shield
1st 0:40:00 Jim Ferguson
Dumfries
2nd 0:40:28 Ross Bark Ronhill Cambuslang
3rd 0:44:37 Robert Wilson Greenock Glenpark Harriers
All Comers - Female Lindsay Line Quaich
1st 0:47:24 Paula Wilson Kilmarnock

2nd 0:50:40 Fiona Herbetson Ayr
3rd 0:53:36 Ann Johnstone
Edinburgh Road Club
Under 18
0:48:41 Ben Hutton Kirkcudbright
Veterans Male
1st 0:40:00 Jim Ferguson Dumfries

2nd 0:47:47 Mark Dixson Pudsey Pacers
3rd 0:48:39 Rory Longmore Solway RC
Veterans Female
1st 0:47:24 Paula Wilson Kilmarnock

2nd 0:50:40 Fiona Herbetson Ayr
3rd 0:53:36 Ann Johnstone
Edinburgh Road Club