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Great Scottish Walk and Run Festival, 5K and 10K
Date / Time
Length
3.11 miles (5.0 km)
Description
SATURDAY 17th and SUNDAY 18th June 2017. Venue: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh. This annual event goes from strength to strength with activities for all the family.
ENTERTAINMENT - Under cover is the stage and entertainment area. Activities and live music featuring bands and groups who will perform throughout Saturday and Sunday.
ARMED FORCES DAY Celebrations Vintage vehicles, military museum, displays, beer tent.
FITNESS and WELLBEING MARQUEE Health checks, nutrition advice, sports and fitness support, fitness tasters, etc.
AFTERNOON TEA and SWING BAND Pre-book tea with Glenn Miller sounds.
STORYTELLING and KIDS MARQUEE Mrs. Mash stories and fun activities.
MUSIC and DANCE STAGE Live outdoor broadcast and Master of ceremonies.
CHARITY and NON CHARITY STALLS AREA Various stalls selling a variety of goods.
INFLATABLE ASSAULT COURSE 60 metres in length for kids and adults.
VARIOUS FUN STALLS Hoopla, coconut shy, plus much more.
SATURDAY SCHEDULE EXTRAS:
GREAT SCOTTISH WALK 10k and 20k Walks - start 11.00am Two separate walks for all ages passing iconic sites including: The Royal Mile, Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens, Calton Hill and The Shore.
THE GOLDEN MILES - 11.00am A choice of 1, 2 or 3 miles for elderly or those with limited mobility but want to challenge themselves.
SUNDAY SCHEDULE EXTRAS:
GREAT SCOTTISH SUMMER RUNS - 5K start 9.30am / 10K start 11.00am Improve your PB by enjoying these scenic runs through Holyrood Park with chip timing, prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for fastest male or female and a fabulous unique medal.
GREAT SCOTTISH TODDLE - Starts 1.30pm Fabulous event for children up to age six, held within the confines of Holyrood Park. Plus, lot's of fun activities for all the family.
THE GREENVALE AP "GREAT SCOTTISH TATTIE RUN" - Starts 2.00pm A 'FREE' range of fun runs for all ages!
GREAT SCOTTISH JUNIOR RUNS - Starts 2.30pm A range of runs for ages 6yrs - 15yrs! FUN FOR ALL!
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