Ultra runners – Scotland selection interest sought for ACP 100k in Ireland

Saturday 10th April 2021

Sophie Mullins on her way to the win in Perth (photo by Steve Adam)

Mullins leads home 1-2-3 for Scotland Women at ACP

scottishathletics are asking for expressions of interest f

or the Anglo Celtic Plate 100km event taking place later this year.

The 2021 event has been scheduled for Saturday 21 August in Ireland.

Scotland performed with distinction at the last edition of the ACP when it was held in Perth two years ago.

This year, there are hopes to send male and female teams to Ireland with up to five selections in each category. The event will include the British and Scottish 100k championships, as in previous years.

We are looking for expressions of interest by noon on Friday 23 April.

Event: Anglo Celtic Plate 100K Road Race

Location: Mondello Park Motor Circuit Naas, County Kildare, Ireland.

Date: 21 August 2021

Selection Date: Friday 1 May 2021

Teams: Up to five men and five women (subject to minimum qualification)

Qualification: To gain selection athletes must achieve (or be deemed capable of achieving) the following standards: 

Men: 7:45 hours and Women: 9 hours.

Athletes who wish to be considered for selection should, please send expressions of interest inclu

ding athletics achievements in the past two years to performanceteam@scottishathletics.org.uk

Rob Turner takes silver at Perth a couple of years ago 

Tags: Anglo-Celtic Plate, Anglo-Celtic Plate 100k