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Running · 10Ks

Mull of Kintyre 10K 2027

Race day
Saturday, 22 May 2027
Location
Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, UK, UK
Distance
6.2 mi / 10.0 km

Mull of Kintyre 10K: expected 22 May 2027, from War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.

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Mull of Kintyre 10K Race Timeline

Training Phase Build Phase Taper Race Week Race Day Between editions

254 days to go

More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 10K-specific training ramps up.

Generated mark — no elevation published for this course

Mull of Kintyre 10K: quick answers

When is the next Mull of Kintyre 10K?

The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Mull of Kintyre 10K was Saturday, 22 May 2027, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.

Where does Mull of Kintyre 10K start?

Mull of Kintyre 10K starts at War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.

How many miles is Mull of Kintyre 10K?

Mull of Kintyre 10K is 6.2 miles (10km).

Key Race Metrics & Overview

Date
Saturday, 22 May 2027
Distance
6.2 miles / 10.0km
Location
Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, UK, UK
Start Point
War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown
Surface
Road

Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.

Direct Entry Summary

Not published for this event — check the official race website.

Ballot Policy

No ballot — entry is direct through MOKRUN.

Mull of Kintyre 10K Race Day Weather

A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.

Mull of Kintyre 10K Route Map & Elevation Profile

Starting at War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.

Is Mull of Kintyre 10K flat?

No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road.

Mull of Kintyre 10K Course Profile

Elevation change not published for this event.

Startmi 3.16.2mi

Tap a point on the course for details.

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War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown

Start line.

Where Mull of Kintyre 10K starts and finishes

Mull of Kintyre 10K starts at War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.

These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.

Full Mull of Kintyre 10K Route Breakdown

10K loop around three sides of scenic Campbeltown Loch, run alongside the Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon; a mainly flat, popular PB course. No official date has been published for this edition yet; the date above is estimated from the event's usual annual pattern.

Mull of Kintyre 10K Pace Calculator & Splits

Mull of Kintyre 10K Pace Calculator

Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.

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target time

Average pace / mile

38:43

Average pace / km

24:03

5K2:00:16
Finish4:00:00

Mull of Kintyre 10K Pace Chart

Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.

Target Pace /mi Pace /km 5KFinish
3:00 29:02 18:02 1:30:123:00:00
3:15 31:27 19:33 1:37:433:15:00
3:30 33:52 21:03 1:45:143:30:00
3:45 36:17 22:33 1:52:453:45:00
4:00 38:43 24:03 2:00:164:00:00
4:15 41:08 25:33 2:07:474:15:00
4:30 43:33 27:04 2:15:184:30:00
4:45 45:58 28:34 2:22:494:45:00
5:00 48:23 30:04 2:30:205:00:00
5:30 53:14 33:04 2:45:225:30:00
6:00 58:04 36:05 3:00:246:00:00
6:30 1:02:54 39:05 3:15:266:30:00
7:00 1:07:45 42:06 3:30:287:00:00

Mull of Kintyre 10K Finish Time Estimator

Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Mull of Kintyre 10K finish time.

Your 5K time

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Estimated Mull of Kintyre 10K finish

52:00

An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.

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Mull of Kintyre 10K Race Day Checklist

Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.

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  • Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
  • Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
  • A plan for reaching War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown
  • A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race

Training Strategy for Mull of Kintyre 10K

Standard Training Window

6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 10K, whether it's your first or you're chasing a PB. Consistency and a weekly speed or threshold session matter more here than sheer mileage.

Terrain Specificity

This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.

The Taper Phase

Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at War Memorial, Esplanade, Campbeltown fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.

Pacing Execution

Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.

Fuel & Hydration Prep

Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.

How many weeks do you actually need to train for this 10K?

10K Nutrition & Fueling Plan

2-3 Days Prior

A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.

Race Morning

Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.

On-Course Fueling

No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.

Post-Race Recovery

A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.

Mull of Kintyre 10K Charity Places 2027

No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.

Impactful Storytelling

Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.

Social Campaign Milestones

Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!

Running Mull of Kintyre 10K for charity?

Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Mull of Kintyre 10K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.

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Mull of Kintyre 10K Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know for race weekend.

Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Mull of Kintyre 10K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.