Run 02 · Sat 15 Aug 2026
Kip to
Coast.
10 kilometres of dirt, gorse and sand — a loop from Inverkip out to Lunderston Bay and back. Field capped at 350 runners.
Distance
~10km
Field cap
350
Entry
£35
The route
Coast to bay,
and back again.
Start in Inverkip at low tide. The first 3 km drop you onto forest singletrack heading north, then it's one honest climb up onto the headland for the only view that matters — the Firth of Clyde stretched out to the horizon.
From the top it's a fast, runnable descent on grass and dirt down to Lunderston Bay, a beach turn at the halfway point, and a coastal return leg back into Inverkip. The last kilometre is on firm sand — finishing on the green in front of the café.
- 07:30Race village opensInverkip
- 08:15Kit check & registrationRace village
- 09:30Race briefStart line, Inverkip
- 10:00GunWave start
- 11:30First finishers expected
- 13:00Prize-giving
Mandatory kit
Pack light.
Pack smart.
- Soft flask or bottle, min. 250ml
- Lightweight waterproof jacket (taped seams)
- Foil bivvy / survival blanket
- Working mobile phone with race number saved
- Trail shoes with proper lugs (no road trainers)
Coastal weather flips fast. We will pull kit at the start line and at the summit checkpoint — no kit, no run.
Also on the day
Kids Dash
around Ardgowan.
A loop around the Ardgowan Estate for the next generation of trail runners. Same race village, same finish-line cheer, same medal weight around their neck.
Entry is free — just sign up on the day
- U12Run with a parent or guardianOne adult per child, on course the whole way.
- 12+Free to run soloParents welcome to run alongside if they'd rather.
- LoopOne lap of Ardgowan EstateMixed forest path and estate track. No road.
Finisher's medal
Cross the line.
Earn the weight.
Every finisher takes home the Kip to Coast 10K medal — a solid antique-silver pendant on a printed black ribbon, stamped with the Dirt & Distance mark and the route that earned it.
- — Cast metal, antique silver finish
- — Woven ribbon, full race branding
- — One per finisher, no exceptions
Entry
Secure your bib.
⚠ Only 350 places · Filling fast · Don't miss out
£35 covers your entry, chip timing, post-race coffee, and a contribution to local mountain rescue. Refundable up to 30 days before race day.
Kip to Coast 10K · Sat 15 Aug 2026
£35
Payment is processed securely. You'll get a confirmation email with your entry pack within minutes.
FAQ
Common questions
- What's the cut-off?
- Two and a half hours. We need everyone off the headland before the tide turns.
- Is there parking?
- Yes — free parking in Inverkip. Start and finish are at the same race village, so no shuttle needed.
- Can I transfer my entry?
- Free transfers up to 14 days before race day. After that, no transfers.
- Will there be water on course?
- One aid station at the top of Barcloy Hill (~5 km) — water and flat coke. Bring your own flask too.