{"id":119322,"date":"2026-04-29T07:13:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/29\/silverknowes-bound-700-set-for-lindsays-scottish-5k-champs-scottish-athletics\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T07:13:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:13:15","slug":"silverknowes-bound-700-set-for-lindsays-scottish-5k-champs-scottish-athletics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/29\/silverknowes-bound-700-set-for-lindsays-scottish-5k-champs-scottish-athletics\/","title":{"rendered":"Silverknowes bound: 700 set for Lindsays Scottish 5k Champs &#8211; Scottish Athletics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"meta-date\">Wednesday 29th April 2026<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/fast-5k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Course Record falls to Logan as Morag celebrates hat-trick<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Silverknowes<\/strong> by the seaside is the next stop for our<strong> Lindsays Road Race Series<\/strong> for 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Friday night excitement is assured in Edinburgh as the Sri Chinmoy race hosts our <strong>Lindsays Scottish 5k Champs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It is always one of the most eagerly-awaited events on the calendar as 700 athletes prepare to do battle for medals, places and Personal Best performances.<\/p>\n<p>The flat course at Silverknowes on the Forth coastline regularly delivers fast times and it is great to see a large number of clubs represented in strong fields.<\/p>\n<p>Please note travel and parking issues (some details further down this article) ahead of <strong>7.30pm<\/strong> race start on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>At this stage we say a big thank you in advance to event organiser, <strong>Adrian Stott<\/strong>, and all the team involved as well as series sponsors, Lindsays, and the Road Running and Cross Country Commission.<\/p>\n<p>We aim to capture the special Silverknowes atmosphere via coverage across our social media platforms on Friday evening and later into the weekend. Join the conversation via <em>#LindsaysRoad<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Friday\u2019s event is also part of our Road Race Grand Prix (latest table after three rounds coming soon).<\/p>\n<p>+++<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Silverknowes24-913115.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-115322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Silverknowes24-913115-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Silverknowes24-913115-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Silverknowes24-913115-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Silverknowes24-913115-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Silverknowes24-913115.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Photo by Bobby Gavin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The race always attracts a strong field and the 2026 edition looks no different after perusing the entry lists.<\/p>\n<p>In no specific order, and without necessarily being comprehensive, contenders for podium places could include:<\/p>\n<p>Senior Men:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sean Chalmers<\/strong> (Aberdeen);<strong> Ryan Thomson, Kev Campbell, Callum Tharme, Cameron Smith<\/strong> (all Cambuslang); <strong>Alistair Marshall, Hamish Hickey, Luca Fanattoli <\/strong>(Central AC); <strong>Angus Smith<\/strong> (Corstorphine AAC); <strong>Ben MacMillan<\/strong> (Falkirk Vics); <strong>Andrew Baird<\/strong> (Inverness Harriers).<\/p>\n<p>Teams: Cambuslang, Central, Corstorphine, Edinburgh Uni Hares and Hounds, Fife, Shettleston<\/p>\n<p>Senior Women:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stefanie Tucker, Eve Mackinnon<\/strong> (Cambuslang); <strong>Grace Whelan, Tuscany Wright, Morag Millar<\/strong> (Central AC);Kirsty Walker (Edinburgh AC); <strong>Caitlyn Heggie<\/strong> (Edinburgh Uni Hare and hounds); <strong>Annabel Simpson<\/strong> (Fife AC);<strong> Amy Frankland<\/strong> (Lasswade); <strong>Ginny Barrand<\/strong> (Metro Aberdeen); <strong>Claire Stewart<\/strong> (Shettleston)<\/p>\n<p>Teams: Cambuslang, Central, Shettleston, Edinburgh Uni Hares and Hounds<\/p>\n<p><em>Current Course Records (Updated 17 May 2025)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Men: <strong>Logan Rees<\/strong> (Fife AC) 14:04 16th May 2025<br \/>Women: <strong>Morag Millar<\/strong> (Central AC) 15:49 3rd May 2019<\/p>\n<p>Masters and age group Records \u2013 see further down the story, please<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The magic of Silverknowes . . . Scottish 5K Champs at Sri Chinmoy event\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/apJoazh9pWY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>+++<\/p>\n<p><strong>CAR SHARING ENCOURAGED: <\/strong>As with many events nowadays we encourage runners to PLEASE CAR SHARE, where appropriate. You know this make sense.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CAR PARKING<\/strong>: There is plenty but not unlimited parking. Please park carefully and considerately to make it easy for all.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VENUE: <\/strong>race venue is beside BOARDWALK BEACH CLUB below Marine Drive.<br \/>Marine Drive,<br \/>Edinburgh,<br \/>EH4 5ES.<br \/>See attached map<\/p>\n<p><strong>ROAD WORKS AND ROAD CLOSURES:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/map.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-115318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/map-1024x704.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/map-1024x704.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/map-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/map-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/map.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW: C<\/strong>omplete Road closure in Davidsons Mains Village.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Due to \u00a0major road works\/upgrades the road through Davidsons Mains village is currently closed.<\/li>\n<li>There is no access to the race venue along Quality Street off Queensferry Road.<\/li>\n<li>Please refer to attached map\/and or on the night use the Boardwalk address\/post code for real time updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please also note the obvious shortest route to the venue on maps, is\u00a0Silverknowes Road, This \u00a0is now closed.<br \/>You should aim for the roundabout at the junction of Silverknowes\/Muirhouse Parkway and Pennywell road, then use Marine Drive exit down past the World of Football and the Caravan Club site to bring you to the venue.<\/p>\n<p>Please allow a little extra time to arrive.<\/p>\n<p>Lothian buses from the city centre (numbers 29, 37,16 and 27) will take you to Silverknowes Golf club at the top of the hill. \u00a0 5\/10 mins away.<\/p>\n<p>+++<\/p>\n<p>Master Records ( amendments welcome!)<\/p>\n<p><strong>M40 \u00a0Stuart Livingstone (Corstorphine) 14:57;\u00a0W40 Sara Green (Gala Harriers) 16:54<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>M50 Brent Brodie (Bellahouston Harriers) 16:17;\u00a0W50 Fiona Mathieson (Falkirk) 18:08<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>M60 Alastair Walker (Teviotdale) 16:38;\u00a0W60 Fiona Mathieson (Falkirk) 18:22<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>M70 Tony Martin (Fife) 19:40;\u00a0W70 Sandra Branney (VP Glasgow) 21:51<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Junior records<\/p>\n<p><strong>U20 Men: Finlay Ross-Davie (EU Hares and Hounds\/Garscube) 14:25; U20 Women: Millie McLelland-Brooks (Inverclyde) 16:06<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>U17 Men: James Alexander (Garscube Harriers) 14:30; U17 Women: Millie McLelland-Brooks (Inverclyde) 16:34<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/br-.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-115325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/br--1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/br--1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/br--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/br--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/br-.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sandra Branney is W70 course record holder (photo by Bobby Gavin)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>+++<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tags:<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>(function ( d, s, id ) {\n        var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName( s )[0];\n        if ( d.getElementById( id ) ) return;\n        js = d.createElement( s );\n        js.id = id;\n        js.src = \"\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_GB\/all.js#xfbml=1&appId=234654626717555\";\n        fjs.parentNode.insertBefore( js, fjs );\n    }( document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk' ));<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishathletics.org.uk\/700-silverknowes-26\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wednesday 29th April 2026 Course Record falls to Logan as Morag celebrates hat-trick Silverknowes by the seaside is the next stop for our Lindsays Road Race Series for 2026. 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