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Great Scottish Walk and Run Festival, 5K and 10K

Date / Time
Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
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!

URLs:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/127929-2
Booking: https://go.evvnt.com/127929-3
Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/127929-4
Twitter: https://go.evvnt.com/127929-5

Date and Time: On Saturday June 17, 2017 at 10:00 am ends Sunday June 18, 2017 at 4:00 pm

Price:
5K or 10K Run: GBP 20,
10K or 20K Walk: GBP 20,
Golden Mile Walks: GBP 10,
Great Scottish Toddle: GBP 5,
Great Scottish Tattie Run: GBP 0,
Great Scottish Junior Runs: GBP 5

Artists / Speakers: Live Bands, Pipe Bands, Choirs, Swing Sensation, Armed Forces, Mrs. Mash, Storytellers.

Type of Race  Road
Venue
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, United Kingdom EH8 8HG
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Race Website go.evvnt.com/127929-1
Contact for Enquiries
Andy Waugh

01316200190
 
 
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