The Foot Store Helix Pond Races, over 1 mile and 3k
Back for a 3rd year. Same Iconic venue. Same choice of distances. Falkirk Victoria Harriers are delighted to open the Foot Store Helix Pond Races 2026.
This year we have introduced 32 cash prizes.
The fastest times, and runners up (male and female) at each distance will each receive a cash prize. The same applies to the fastest times (and runners up) at both distances for runners aged 1. In their 40’s. 2. In their 50’s and 3. 60 and over.
We are grateful to The Foot Store for their headline sponsorship of our races.
https://thefootstore.wixsite.com/thefootstorefalkirk
Taking place on the evening of Wednesday 10th June, the event will be run round the Helix Pond. Traffic free and without any sharp turns or corners, Falkirk Victoria Harriers are offering a choice of distances on a flat and fast looped circuit.
Race Information
- Race Fees: £13 SAL members, £16 non SAL members
- Early bird discount ( £11 SAL and £14 non SAL entry fee) for entries received by 30th April 2026
- Chip timing by ProTay timing
- Scottish Athletics Licensed Event / Measured Course
- Multi-looped flat tarmac course
- Well marshalled and friendly atmosphere.
- Free entry for spectators
- Organised by Falkirk Victoria Harriers, your entry fee will help the development of running locally.
- Pre and post race sports massage available from Massage Matters
- Conveniently located for public transport and with plenty of free public parking options
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Officially measured and certified with a SAL licence these races will have chip timing and will be eligible for inclusion on Power of 10.
Perfect for setting a new PB or age graded best.
Minimum age 18.
The 1 mile and 3k road races will be split into time graded races
The first race, over 1 mile will be at 6:45pm.
Subsequent timings will depend on the number of entries.
We will split the entrants into 4 races in total, 2 at each distance. Race seedings will be based on predicted finishing time, with the faster runners going in the second race at each distance. All runners, irrespective of which race they are in will be eligible for prizes if their race time is fast enough. The evening will start with the
Massage Matters Mile Races https://massagematters.co.uk/
As well as prize sponsorship Massage Matters will be providing pre and post race massages.
Next up will be the Yoga Flow with Sarah and Henry’s Coffee Co. 3k Races. https://henryscoffeecompany.com/ https://m.facebook.com/hotyogafalkirk
We are grateful to these sponsors for backing our races and our prizes.
Race 1: 6:45pm – #1 1 mile
Race 2: est.7:00pm – #2 1 mile
Race 3: est.7:20pm – #3 3k
Race 4: est.7:40pm – #4 3k
If entry levels are higher than expected, we may run more than two races at either/both distances.
Course records (chip time)
1 mile
Male: Callum Hunter 4:26.7 (2025)
Female: Kirsty Walker 4:57.6 (2025)
3k
Male: David Wright 8:33.8 (2025)
Female: Kara McKenzie-Tait 10:35.4 (2025)
With grateful thanks to Falkirk Council for their permission to use the iconic Helix Pond venue.
Race Organiser email helixpondraces@outlook.com
Falkirk Victoria Harriers 