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Gareth Brown from Kilwinning Completes Bob Graham Round

  • Submitted by: Ruth Maguire, Cunninghame South, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 September 2021
  • Motion reference: S6M-01384

That the Parliament congratulates Kilwinning’s Gareth Brown for successfully completing the Bob Graham Round, which is one of the toughest hill challenges in the country; understands that only one in three competitors complete the challenge, with Gareth crossing the finish line in 21 hours 57 minutes; notes that the route, which requires to be completed in 24 hours, covers 66 miles, 42 Lake District peaks and an 8,200m ascent; understands Gareth, who is a member of the North Ayrshire Athletics Club, took a team of eight supporters to run beside him at each leg of the challenge; commends him on his exceptional achievement, and wishes him future success.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Siobhian Brown, Alexander Burnett, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Paul Sweeney, Michelle Thomson, Evelyn Tweed