Annual 10K, Fun Run & Walk

ABCD has always recognised the importance of regular exercise as a key contributor to the prevention of cardiovascular disease.  Early on we decided to help in a practical way by organising both a 10K race from the hospital around the Gallanach shore, (surely one of the most picturesque 10K’s in the country?), and a separate sponsored walk to help raise money for our charity.

Over the years this has evolved with the addition of popular children’s races over a shorter distance and the merging of the walk and the 10K race. All taking part receive an ABCD T-shirt, a medal and a goody bag!

We hold this event every year on a Sunday in May or June starting from the grassy area behind the hospital.

Since we started this in 2003, we have financially supported new developments in Argyll which aim to promote healthy exercise on a regular basis (possibly as a result of our initiative?).  This has included giving start up funding for several Park Runs and children’s play parks.

This year, 2026, the event was held on Sunday 14th June.  We had a glorious sunny day and the walk, the 10K and the Fun Runs for children were well attended.

Adult winners were: Russel Daniels, Peter Annis and Robert Wilson in the mens category.  Danielle MacDonald, Claire MacCuish and Eilidh Orr in the ladies group with Russel Daniels and Suzie Annis winners of the Vet category.

In the Fun Run age 8-14 winners were boys  Calum MacNeil, Connor MacNeil and Oran MacKay, and girls Danielle MacDonald, Claire MacCuish and Eilidh Orr.

In the age group 4-7 years the winners were Boys, Billy MacMillan, Arlo McMahon and Louis MacMillan and girls Emma McAulay, Freya Campbell and Hailey Graham.