its only one hour

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.

Running with dogs

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!

Want to have 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.