Kaim Hill Race puts competitors to the challenge in Fairlie

Spring sunshine graced the first competitive race in the Scottish Hill Runners ’Bog and Burn’ series, organised by North Ayrshire Athletics Club.

Winning smile: Kieran Cooper (Image: Alasdair McCallum)

The gents' winner, on his birthday, in a time of 27 minutes and 15 seconds, was Kirean Cooper of Carnethy HRC, and the first lady across the line was Ella Peters of Westerlands CCC in a time of 35:30.

Race director Alasdair McCallum said: "The race has been blessed with sunshine for the last five years and that, along with the help and support of North Ayrshire Athletics Club, the marshals, volunteers, Fairlie Parish Church and Morrisons for supplying the water, made it a classic hill race with a fantastic atmosphere."

A selection of home baking, tea and coffee welcomed the runners at Fairlie Parish Church prior to the prize-giving.

A list of the full results can be found at scottishhillrunners.uk/RaceResults.aspx

Thanks to Alasdair McCallum and Ian Rutherford for the photos.