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Rat Race Adventure Sports, organisers of the Arran Ultra Tour, a two dayracing event held annually on Arran, have confirmed that this year’s event will go ahead after last year’s race was cancelled owing to safety concerns for island residents and participants during the Covid pandemic.
The astroturf pitch at the Ormidale Park will be repaired and restored this summer thanks to a £22,279 funding boost from SUEZ Communities Trust which will help cover the cost of rejuvenating the all-weather playing surface.
Senior pupils at Brodick primary have taken a foray into kite-making.
With the Rugby World Cup in full swing in Japan interest in the sport is on a high.
Kicking off in fine style the Games start with the traditional march of the pipe bands who make their way from the pier to the showground at 11am.
But importantly there are no animals, instead quality and innovation are at the top of the agenda for this sensational company of human performers.
Rat Race manager director Jim Mee confirmed that it was now planned to hold it as a annual event.
More than 500 runners will descend on Arran this weekend as runners take part in the Rat Race Ultra Tour of Arran .
