The 1 walk, 5K Pollock country park, Glasgow 5th of June 2011 Etntery fee: £15 Children fee: £2 Children Under ages of 5: free
It’s only an hour out of your time to walk a 5k for children all over Scotland who need help. All mums, aunties, grannies and sisters are welcomed and encouraged to join. All your money raised helps vulnerable children and families that have suffered from abuse, neglect and violence.
"In Scotland today:
·1 in 9 children experience domestic violence
·1 in 6 children lives with a parent that is addicted to drugs or alcohol
·1 in 10 children suffer from abuse and neglect"
(The 1 walk)
This event is for all ages and abilities, routes are capable for push chairs and wheel chairs so all can join. If you are new to jogging running or to any physical activity this is a great way to n get started, not only is it a short distance you get to go at your own pace. Joining in on a 5k or any running event is a great way for motivation as you have to prepare your self before hand and you know you are doing it for a cause that will help many.
Glagow East 5k Fun run And Big dat OOT Tollcross Park, Glasgow Sunday 12th of june 2011 Start time : 10 am
An event which not only allows humans to enter but also dogs! The event allows well behaved dogs to tag along with the owners as long as they are on a lead. The event has limited spaces only 4,000, so if you want to take part, it’s safe to say that you better hurry! There is no charge for entering the race and each participant, event dogs, get a: goodie bag, free t-shirt and a medal. When taken you dog you need to be careful as it is very busy at the starting line with lots of children, all dogs may not be comfortable with this. The route that the runners take is round Glasgow’s streets, near moving traffic so extra caution is needed. The event is also for those who don’t have any dogs so all is welcome. Glasgow east 5k fun run has been running for five years this year and they are planning to improve and make this event even greater than the last! This event doesn’t just stop at the run , it also have many activities planned throughout the day, live music and things to do with the family, so if you are not taken part in the run you can join in on the fun!
Glasgow Big Fun Run 5K Bellahouston Park,Glasgow Saterday 29th October 2011 Start time: 11 am Standard fee: £12 Early bird(entry before 1st of June) : £10 Consession :£6 Early bird(entry before 1st of June) :£8 Under 5's: Free
This is a great run as they have carefully chosen a route where the runners can take in all of Glasgow beauty by the great views. The starting and finishing line can’t be missed as it’s marked by an inflatable arch way, located on the south/west side of park. As this event is located in a park there is restricted parking, may have to park further away and walk to the event, this could be you warm up! This event is for all ages to get involved, great day for a family day out. Their aim is to help people gain a healthy lifestyle by regular exercise and also to fundraise money for charities. The organisers give you a choice of over 70 charities, if you have a different charity in mind all you need to do is contact that charity yourself. Some of the charities that you can choose from are: British Heart foundation, Hearing dogs for deaf people, Hope and epilepsy Scotland. This is a great way to support many people out there who need our help.
If you want to make this day event more memorable, you can run in fancy dress, take your dog with you (as long as it’s on a lead).
This event caters all levels of physical activity, you can walk, jog or run, all walkers are just ask to let the runner starts first so they have a clear pathway in front of them. At the end of the race each participant gets some goodies consisting of, goodie bag, refreshments and a medal. All these things make this event enjoyable and fun.
MHFS 10K for men 19th June 2011 Bellahouston Park, Glasgow 10 am start Standard Fee: 17 pounds Mens Jogging network : 12 pounds
"MHFS" is known as Men's health forum Scotland, a registered charity. The event first started in 2006, meaning this year will be the six year running. Their aim was and is to promote and raise awareness on men's gaining a healthy lifestyle in leading an active lifestyle. They wanted all men to get together to achieve their goals, allowing participants of all ages and health to take part. This event has been great success as it had raised around 400,000 pounds for local, national and international charities.
This event falls on a special day to many men out their, Fathers day, this is a great day for the race to be held as it makes the event stand out and makes the day even more memorable to participant fathers. This event is promoted to men who have never entered a 10k or have not partook in any physical activity for a while, also focusing on running groups, this idea helps promote physical activity to those who are less likely to get fit on the own accord.
As many participants have not done any physical activity previous to training for the race, the race can be completed by walking, jogging, running or all three. Every participant goes home with a t shirt, mementos and a goody bag; also there are prizes to be won by the more competitive participants. If you feel like you can’t do this race by your self, you can register as a team; this is great if you lack motivation as you have your other team’s mates to push you along.
This is a great opportunity for men to raise money for charities and also is very beneficial to them self as it’s a great way to lead a healthy and active lifestyle!
Shine Glasgow 2011 Full marathon Half Marathon Saterday 10th September 2011 Metting point: Secc at 19.30 Males/females
When I came across this event that is taken place in Glasgow i was extremely excited, as it has one aspect which is very different than other marathons, it is in the DARK! The event is organized by cancer research UK, allowing you to pick a chosen cancer which you would like to support when entering the race. Shine Glasgow is a new event this year is only the second year running, the vent is taken place in three places Manchester, London and Glasgow. As the event is at night time, lights are needed, lights is a major thing for the event as to them it is a symbol of hope.
This event has many opportunities for everyone to take part or even help out by making donations and support. The event allows you to mix business with pleasure as work colleagues have an opportunity to join in on this unique event. This can be done by entering as a team, providing drinks and food along the way for walkers. This idea can make a big difference to the event and even make a difference in the work place as you are working together in a team.
AS the race is a marathon the distance covered is 26 miles, this is a long time training is needed, even if it’s just walking for half an hour per day. The event has an entry fee of £30, this money will go towards hosting the event, meaning that all sponsorships money goes towards you chosen cancer.
At the same time of the Full marathon, the half marathon will take place, entry fee the exact same. The half marathons are there so families and other entry’s who are not able to take part in a full marathon as it is walking only race and half the distance.
Shine has a number of partners that support this event such as network rail, who will be encouraging their staff members to take part. Also Aqua Pura supports this event by providing hydration stations for both the half marathon and the full marathon.
Bank Of Scotland Great Scottish Run 4th September 2011 George Square Glasgow
There is a choice in this race either do a 10k or half a marathon, what ever you can handle ( maybe next year ill think about the half marathon) There is a entry fee for both races half a marathon comes in at 25 pounds and the 10k only at 20 pounds! If this puts you off you get freebies when you enter! I always love it when I get souvenirs to remind me what I have done and you get exactly that in this race. Every entry will receive a T-shirt, a medal for taken part, a certificate with the time and finishing position. The question that came to my mind was how are they able to keep track of all those racers, well every participate is given a chip reader that is attached to your shoe, this will then keep a record, if you forget about it, there will be no certificate. What makes this event even more special is that you can purchase an ending photograph to cherish that moment of accomplishment.
In 2010 there was a whooping 23,836 participants male and female , and this year they are wanting more participants to enter, so you can be the one who makes this number increase !
Last years event went down a treat here is some evidence to prove this :
"Thanks to all the organisers and supporters...what a fantastic day...the atmosphere was electric! .I'm all set for doing it next year"-Rachel J
"A fantastic day. Was told I wouldn't regret entering it and that was right! Great day, great crowd and atmosphere." - Scott R
Women celebrate crossing the finish line
Thousands take the streets of Glasgow
This person must have been roasting!
This race accommodates all levels of ability, from walker to power walker to people in wheel chairs or runners. The course is set up to enable every one to take part. The race is competitive to those who want it to be, so walkers are ask to co operate with some rules such as keeping to the sides so runner can easily pass by and not be stopped in their tracks .
I love the fact that you can use your hobby to help others, even when you have finished the race tired and sore you can just think of who you have helped, charities are dependant on money coming in so that they can help other without our help some charities would not exist! The race has a number of charities that you can raise money for :
Canine Partners
cash for kids at radio Clyde
Break through breast cancer
Action against hunger....
Last year an excess of 1.5million was raised for charities and good causes across the UK, this just goes to show that These races help so many out there.
Some of the runner who took part in the big event in 2010
Ignis Assest management womans 10k Sunday 8th May 2011, 10am Bellahuston Park Glasgow 20 pounds per entry
Joining a 10 k is a great way for previous runners who took part in a 5k it to up there game and give them selves a bit of a challenge or even to prepare them self for running longer distances.
How long is a 10k- roughly around 6 miles
Ignis Asset management helps raise money for those suffering from diabetes. There goal is to improve the lives of those suffering and those who will have the disease in the future, which is why research is useful and is at the heart of there work.
Last year the event attracted over 10,000 participants and this year there are aiming to get more people involved!
This year the rout has not been finalized but here is the route of last years race, this year has to be very similar
