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Calum Johnson Smashes Course Record at Babcock Helensburgh 10K

 On Thursday 29th May 2025, Calum Johnson delivered a stunning performance at the Babcock Helensburgh 10K, recording a blistering 29:10 — the fastest time in the event’s 43-year history. Who is Calum?Calum is a full-time athlete who competes for Gateshead Harriers in England and has represented Team GB at both the World and European Cross Country Championships. Representing East Kilbride AC, his Scottish club, this was Johnson’s second appearance…

Edinburgh Marathon – 25th May 2025

Keith Charters, Dan Walsh, Lewis Thorpe and Bobby Madden all successfully completed the Edinburgh Marathon on Sunday in very windy conditions with great times. PBs for Dan & Lewis too! Well done all

LAAA TRACK RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Cumbernauld – 17th May 2025

What a day in the sunshine, with perfect race conditions, our athletes of all ages turned out some great performances for EKAC. There were a couple of tears, plenty smiles, lots of grit & determination & some medal bling thrown in too.First up, our U-11 boys team of George James, Vincent Elliott, Lucas Hendry &…

Scottish Athletics 5km Championships – 16th May 2025 – Silverknowes, Edinburgh

Strong Showing from East Kilbride AC at Scottish 5km Champs in Silverknowes Runners from East Kilbride Athletic Club put in an impressive team performance at the Scottish Road 5km Championships, held on a calm spring evening along the scenic Silverknowes promenade.Leading the charge for the club was Ben Baillie, who stormed to a superb 15:20 finish, securing 3rd place in the…

Scottish West District Track Championships – 10th – 11th May 2025

After setting a championship record and club U13 Boys record in both the 60m and 200m at the Indoor Nationals back in March. Harrison Brand continued his excellent form at the Scottish West District Track Championships with Gold in both the 100m and 200m’s setting Championship records in both events.

April Update – Scottish Student Championships

Gold for Patrick Mochan at Scottish Student Championships!  A huge congratulations to Patrick Mochan, who claimed 1st place in the Men’s Steeplechase at the Scottish Student Athletics Outdoor Championships 2025, held on Wednesday 23rd April at Aberdeen Sports Village.  Patrick finished second overall in the race, but with the winner competing as a guest entry, he was the first-placed student, earning himself a gold…

March Update – Ben Baillie SIAB Selection

After an outstanding 5th place from Club U17 member, Ben Baillie, whilst representing Duncanrig Secondary School at the Scottish Schools Cross Country Championship at Hopetoun House in Queensferry. Ben secured selection for the U17 Scotland team for the SIAB XC international that was held at Calendar Park in Falkirk on the 22nd of March. This…

Hannah Anderson Selected for European Indoor Championships

Huge congratulations once again to Hannah Anderson who has qualified and been selected to run for Finland in her first ever major championships event, The European Indoor Championships in the Womens 1500m Short Track. The Championships will be held in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands from 6th March to 9th March. Hannah’s 1500m heat will be on…