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Williamson Hall, Abernethy
Williamson Hall is Abernethy's village hall. It has a number of regular users as well as being available to hire for parties or events.
Abernethy Hill Race times 2026![]()
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As you are aware we had a wee issues with timing for a few of you. Very grateful for all your patience and for all the help from so many of you with photos, watch times and stories of who was in front or behind or you were high fiving. We just wanted to get it as near perfect as we could. ![]()
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EDITED 1600 15/06. Sorted one more error with regards Ross Thomson that folk had mentioned in the first round but I misinterpreted. Gents may have dropped a place but times are unchanged except for Ross ![]()
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EDITED 23.06 08/06. OK. We have had a couple of major corrections and have updated the sheets below accordingly. Oscar and Arlo had somehow dropped positions in their category. This is now sorted. We had a photo that suggested George Illingworth was further back than suggested - we clearly misidentified him! And we have also somehow missed Tyler McKinnie entirely who was 4th in his category which means some M12 boys may have shuffle back a place. ![]()
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We are bound to have made a couple of errors (and probably a few typos on names!) and happy to correct and adjust as necessary. Very happy to say, as we now have this complete, we have the finishers certificates done for everyone to pin to their fridge too. These will go into the school tomorrow and hopefully they can get them out to everyone. For the kids that aren't at the primary and all the adults I will put them intoThe Abernethy Nook Nook and you can drop by and collect from a folder in there (can you give it a few days if you are collecting for kids not at Abernethy Primary as I am putting all the under 12's certs there as I'm not 100% sure who is and isn't at Abernethy Primary!).![]()
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Also attached is the records for you all to train for and aim for 2027![]()
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Finally a few admin things. ![]()
1. We will get the race report out in the next couple of weeks and this will also go into the next Crier too. ![]()
2. We'd also like your opinions on the race (good and bad) and will be putting out a brief questionnaire too but also feel free to email the hall (williamsonhallabernethy@gmail.com) before then![]()
3. The race has always been a community event and it used to sit with the fete. These events both aimed to raise funds for the Williamson Hall. The hall is an amazing facility within the village and if you need it for any event please do, as using it supports it!![]()
4. Currently aiming for the Sunday the 13th of June 2027, 1300 for next year so book that out in your diary please
Help with Hill Race Timing ![]()
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Things went a little crazy due to the numbers crossing the line at the same time. The system we have used up to now just couldn't cope. We have plans for next year but we have a few people we can't match to finish times. If any of the following were timing themselves on watches or know who was just in front or behind please please get in touch so we can complete the record. Or if anyone has photos from the finish of these people. Thanks![]()
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Stuart Robb 97![]()
Bryan Jones 62![]()
Ross Thomson 63![]()
Lee Crossford 58![]()
George Illingworth 56![]()
Kerry Robertson 65![]()
Simone Bett 59
Oh my goodness that was quite a hill race. A huge congratulations to the runners and thanks to everyone being so patient at the end. Just phenomenal to see so many people out taking part and cheering on, especially given the weather![]()
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The number of entries this year was up by over 50% over anything we have seen previously and we have to admit that our timing system creaked a little. We will try to get times and places out but, as we admitted, we have a few gaps so we may need your help with sorting this. ![]()
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We hope you had a great day. We will try to get finishers certificates into the school for all the kids and we'll find a way to get the adult ones out too.![]()
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Thank you again and looking forward to 2027!
Good luck to everyone doing the hill race today. That is it all marked up and ready. Registration from 1230 in the square![]()
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Cash and card payments are accepted ![]()
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Forecast still sees a chance of some drizzle during the race but the wind is coming in from the south west so castle law should actually lift most of it over us and gift it to Dundee. But bring a jumper for the finish. We can bag it for you if you wish![]()
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Support is key to this event. Please do get out and cheer folk on. A huge thanks to everyone that makes this happen and also to the sponsors![]()
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Branston Ltd, The Abernethy Nook and Keystore Abernethy
A few people have asked some hill race questions (7th June. Registration 1230. Race starts 1300) and we felt it a good idea to put them out to everyone as explanations.![]()
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The route is about 3.6km and you have about 200m of climb. Most of it is on decent paths with some loose stones but some is tarmac and some is grass. We would always recommend your grippiest shoes over your fastest. The section from the top of the hill down to Blaeberry fields is steep and going slower on the section is definitely faster as you can control your route far easier![]()
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The route is set and must be followed. It is very well signed with about 40 arrows and 14 marshals. You will pass a water station at the top of the rough glen (twice) and water is also on top of the hill plus more in the square. ![]()
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Timing is by stopwatch and results will get posted here and hopefully in the Crier too. So wear your number on your front so we can see it please. Please hang on at the end to cheer everyone home and then to collect your certificate and finishers medal. ![]()
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We say the race is open to all but have drawn a line in the sand at 6yrs and older. We also suggest that upto 8yr olds are accompanied but you know your child better than us and maybe older kids should be accompanied too. We do have a back marker on the route and we don't have a cut off time. This is a family friendly event and the priority is getting everyone safely home! And sorry, no dogs are allowed to run with runners but they are welcome to support and cheer people on.![]()
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We live in Scotland and have to expect that one year it will rain during the race. We have cancelled it once due to the saturated ground conditions, not due to it raining during the event. Currently the hill is running really nicely with no standing water. Forecast suggests we might see a shower and it isn't going to be hot so make sure you bring something warm to wear after. ![]()
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Thanks folks. See you all tomorrow.
