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Dookers Dash Races The Committee of Tarbert After School Care are delighted to reinstate a fun family friendly all inclusive race day held in Tarbert in August of each year.

From toddler dash to adult 10km race, we have something for everyone!

Photo dump from our amazing day at the Dookers Dash ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ ๐ŸคฉWell done to everyone who took part, you all absolutely smashe...
24/08/2026

Photo dump from our amazing day at the Dookers Dash ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ ๐Ÿคฉ

Well done to everyone who took part, you all absolutely smashed ๐Ÿ‘ Prize winners on the day were;

10km
1st - Keith Mitchell
2nd - Alan Poole
3rd - Eoghan Smith

5km
1st - Angus Morrison
2nd - Charles Ferguson
3rd - Marta Skuza

1km
1st - Sonny MacLean
2nd - Esmรฉe MacDougall
3rd - Robert Hawrhorn

If you have any pictures from the day, please drop them below ๐Ÿฅฐ

WHAT. A. DAY!! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธHow braw are you lot?! Seriously, Dookers Dash 2026 was one for the books โ€” a record-breaking tur...
15/08/2026

WHAT. A. DAY!! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

How braw are you lot?! Seriously, Dookers Dash 2026 was one for the books โ€” a record-breaking turnout of over 80 runners, ranging from age 1 (!) all the way up toโ€ฆ well, letโ€™s just say โ€œdistinguishedโ€ ๐Ÿ˜‚ What a field, what a village, what a vibe.

A massive thank you to our brilliant sponsors, without whom none of this would be possible:
๐Ÿ™Œ Tarbert Harbour Authority
๐Ÿ™Œ West Coast Tuning
๐Ÿ™Œ Loch Fyne Candles
๐Ÿ™Œ Neil Smith from The Destiny
๐Ÿ™Œ Cornerhouse
๐Ÿ™Œ Coop
๐Ÿ™Œ Tarbert Bowling Club
๐Ÿ™Œ Active Schools

A huge thank you to the Parent Council for keeping everyone fed and watered before, during and after the race โ€” you kept the whole village going! And a very special shoutout to Anne Moore, who cooked up an absolute feast at the Bowling Club. Anne, you fed a village and we are forever grateful ๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿ‘

To our amazing Marshalls โ€” thank you for keeping every single runner safe, and for the cheering, the smiles, and the pure encouragement every step of the way. You are the backbone of this whole event ๐Ÿ’™

And to our wonderful local kids โ€” WOW. You designed the T-shirts, helped set up the route, painted the most brilliant signs, handed out prizes, and then went and smashed it as participants too. Dookers Dash would not be Dookers Dash without you lot. Absolute legends, every one of you.

Finally โ€” to every single person who laced up and ran, jogged, walked or wobbled round that course today โ€” THANK YOU. Your energy, your effort and your support is what keeps these sporting adventures alive for the young people of our village. We couldnโ€™t do it without you.

Thatโ€™s a wrap for another year! Over and out from Jessica and Mhairi ๐Ÿ’›

See you all bright and early next May for Dookers Dash 2027! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ

Itโ€™s RACE EVE, Dookers! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธThe flags are flying, the banners are up, goody bags are packed and those trophies are poli...
14/08/2026

Itโ€™s RACE EVE, Dookers! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

The flags are flying, the banners are up, goody bags are packed and those trophies are polished and ready to be won! The course is looking absolutely gorgeous and waiting for you all tomorrow ๐Ÿ˜

A few important reminders before the big day:

๐Ÿ“ Registration opens at 9am at the marquee down at the marina - dont panic, you can still enter tomorrow morning if you want to take part

๐Ÿšซ No parking at the marquee or marina side, please! Use the main car park on Campbeltown Road, or the school car park instead

๐Ÿ Race times:

โ€ข 1km starts at 10:30am from the marquee
โ€ข 5km/10km starts at 11am from the Garval Road end
โ€ข Toddler dash and 200m start at the MUGA from 1pm approx.

๐Ÿšถ Roads and walkways stay open during the race, so letโ€™s all be safe, courteous and kind out there

โฑ๏ธ This isnโ€™t a timed race โ€” start your watch and let us know how you get on!

โ˜€๏ธ A little cooler tomorrow but the sunโ€™s threatening to show up, so water will be available on course. Stay hydrated and slap on that sun cream!

๐ŸŽณ Head up to the bowling club from 12:30pm for kidsโ€™ races, bowls, basketball, music and the prize giving โ€” the fun doesnโ€™t stop at the finish line!

๐Ÿ”๐Ÿบ Barโ€™s open, and there will be loads of food!

Most of all โ€” get out there, enjoy our beautiful route, and have an absolute blast.

See you all at the start line, Dookers! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป

12/08/2026

Dookers Dash Races
๐Ÿ RACE DAY IS NEARLY HERE! Race HQ is BUZZING! ๐Ÿ

Here's everything you need to know to get you ready ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ PARKING
Strictly no parking available over at the marquee side and there are berth holders using the temporary car park in front of the marquee so be cautious โš ๏ธ Parking available at the bowling club, bus stop, school, main street.

๐Ÿ“ REGISTRATION
The marquee at the marina, from 9am (ish)
Grab your number + fuel up with the lovely Parent Council โ˜•๐Ÿฅ

๐Ÿƒ 1KM FUN RUN / WALK / JOG / HOP / DANCE / WHATEVER ๐Ÿ˜‚
โฐ Setting off 10.30am from outside the marquee
A lovely flat route round to the start of the quay and back ๐Ÿฅณ
(Please be mindful of the public still using the walkway!)

๐Ÿ”ฅ 5K / 10K
โฐ 11am start at the Garval Road end
Grab your number, keep walking to the end โ€” our lovely Marshals will keep you right!

Our TASC warm-up crew will get you moving, then when that foghorn blasts... you're off! ๐Ÿšจ Follow the marshals and race signs along the route.

๐Ÿ‘‰ 5K: cross the finish line, you're DONE. Legend status achieved. ๐Ÿ…
๐Ÿ‘‰ 10K: run past the finish, head back to garval and do it all again. You've got this. ๐Ÿ’ช

We'll be cheering you all the way round!

โš ๏ธ Please note: the roads and walkways are still open to the public, so stick to the Green Cross Code and don't do anything mental out there! ๐Ÿšธ

โฑ๏ธ This race is not timed โ€” but we all know you'll be quietly clocking your own time anyway ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ˜‰

๐ŸŽ‰ AFTER THE RACE โ€” THE FUN KEEPS GOING

๐Ÿ† from 12.30pm Prize giving up at the Bowling Club
๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ Dookers Dashes on the MUGA โ€” come cheer on our little champions racing their hearts out!
๐ŸŽพ๐Ÿ€๐ŸŽณ Try your hand at tennis, basketball, bowls and more
๐ŸŽค Open mic + music ALL DAY โ€” budding stars, this is your stage!
๐Ÿป Bar open all afternoon
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Buffet for everyone

Come for the race, stay for the whole day of fun. We CANNOT wait to see you all there! ๐Ÿงก

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰ 1 WEEK TO GO! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธWe can hardly contain the excitement โ€” race day is almost here!Havenโ€™t entered yet? Thereโ€™s sti...
07/08/2026

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰ 1 WEEK TO GO! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

We can hardly contain the excitement โ€” race day is almost here!

Havenโ€™t entered yet? Thereโ€™s still time! ๐Ÿ‘‰

https://www.entrycentral.com/festival/4783

Keep an eye on the Dookers Races page for all the details โ€” where to collect your race numbers, prize giving, and of course our fantastic Parent Council keeping everyone fed and watered along the way. ๐Ÿฅค๐ŸŽ

Not sure about walking or running but still want to be part of it? Send us a message! Weโ€™d love to have you marshalling or cheering our runners on. ๐Ÿ“ฃ๐Ÿ’š

See you there! ๐Ÿ

Thank you to the Parent Council for running this stall and keep all our runners and spectators hydrated and energised ag...
04/08/2026

Thank you to the Parent Council for running this stall and keep all our runners and spectators hydrated and energised again this year ๐Ÿคฉ

Just over a week to go until race day, come along and support the event, all proceeds go back into the community ๐Ÿฅฐ

We hope your training for the Dookers Dash Races is going brilliantly and youโ€™re getting excited for the big day!Race HQ...
28/07/2026

We hope your training for the Dookers Dash Races is going brilliantly and youโ€™re getting excited for the big day!

Race HQ is buzzing with activity as preparations are well underway, and weโ€™re delighted to say that places are filling up fast! ๐Ÿš€

If you havenโ€™t booked your spot yet, nowโ€™s the time โ€“ entries will be closing soon and weโ€™d hate for you to miss out.

Whether youโ€™re walking, jogging, running, skipping, hopping or simply enjoying the atmosphere, it really doesnโ€™t matter. The Dookers Dash is all about coming together, having fun and being part of a fantastic day for everyone. ๐ŸŒŸ

So grab your friends, lace up your trainers, and get your place booked before itโ€™s too late. We canโ€™t wait to see you on the start line! ๐Ÿ…

Ready, set, DOOKERS DASH! ๐ŸŽฝ๐ŸŽŠ

https://www.entrycentral.com/festival/4783
hope your training for the Dookers Dash Races is going brilliantly and youโ€™re getting excited for the big day!

Race HQ is buzzing with activity as preparations are well underway, and weโ€™re delighted to say that places are filling up fast! ๐Ÿš€

If you havenโ€™t booked your spot yet, nowโ€™s the time โ€“ entries will be closing soon and weโ€™d hate for you to miss out.

Whether youโ€™re walking, jogging, running, skipping, hopping or simply enjoying the atmosphere, it really doesnโ€™t matter. The Dookers Dash is all about coming together, having fun and being part of a fantastic day for everyone. ๐ŸŒŸ

So grab your friends, lace up your trainers, and get your place booked before itโ€™s too late. We canโ€™t wait to see you on the start line! ๐Ÿ…

Ready, set, DOOKERS DASH! ๐ŸŽฝ๐ŸŽŠ

https://www.entrycentral.com/festival/4783

After some technical difficulties... we are over the moon to announce that race entries are now open for our Dookers Das...
25/06/2026

After some technical difficulties... we are over the moon to announce that race entries are now open for our Dookers Dash event on Saturday 15th August ๐Ÿฅณ

Enter now at https://www.entrycentral.com/festival/4783

Share far and wide, it's set to be a great day with something for everyone!

Just over 7 weeks to go!! ๐Ÿคฉ

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