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Kelty gets set for Gala Day and coal race

25 Jun 2009
  • The annual Scottish Coal-Carrying championship race will once again exhaust the competitors
Kelty's biggest day of the year takes place on Saturday, when the annual Gala Day, and the Scottish Coal-Carrying Championships race comes to town.

As ever, the Scottish Coal-Carrying championship race starts the day, with the 1km event along the high street attracting athletes from across the country to take on the challenge of carrying the 50kg (25kg for ladies) sack of coal along the undulating course.

The race gets under way at 11.30am - and amongst the entrants this year will be local councillor Willie Rennie. The event is sponsored by Scottish Coal.

The race is organised by Michael Boyle - to enter call either 01383 831782 or 07715 304798 - alternatively email on boyle@bedlam100.freeserve.co.uk

After the race, the Gala parade will make its way along the High Street, followed by an afternoon of entertainment, including face painting and clowns.

Are you entering the race? Or just going along to the Gala? Why not share your memories of previous Galas and races here on s1kelty?

26 Jun 2009 | 9:41:40

John Redmond says

Congratulations to Mr Hargraves and Family, doing the Coal race again, good luck to everyone in this year's race.

27 Jun 2009 | 11:12:24

hugh scott says

hope rains stay away hughscott

29 Jun 2009 | 9:20:42

John Redmond says

Ive never ever seen the Gala day advertising the date it is on.many must miss it

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