Big Fun Runs - July 2012

Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast and the Borders

Runners enter yourselves online here

The dates for the 2012 Big Fun Runs have now been confirmed and on-line entries are being accepted. They all take place exclusively within scenic parks that are both safe and pleasant running environments. The Big Fun Run's are aimed at a range of motivations from the serious runners to those simply looking for a gentle bit of healthy exercise.

Alzheimer Scotland is proud to once again be an official charity for the BIG FUN RUN Series. This year Big Fun Runs take place throughout July and September where the distance of each run is 5k.

The Big Fun Runs are for everyone – men or women, young or old, you don't even have to run! So encourage your family, friends or colleagues to search out their running gear and form a team for Alzheimer Scotland. As well as having 6 events in Scotland we have 2 extra events in Dublin and Belfast in 2012.

The dates of the July Big Fun Runs are:

Glasgow 5k Run - Sat 14th July
Venue: Bellahouston Park Map

The route climbs in the middle with the runner rewarded with views over Glasgow. At other times the course passes by the mixed parkland and ornamental gardens that have been a highlight of Glasgow's Premier Public Park for over 100 years. The start/finish area is located with the cycle track of Bellahouston Park. This is located on the south/ west side of the Park. The start/finish area will be indicated by a large inflatable archway.

Edinburgh 5k run - Sun 15th July
Venue: Holyrood Park Map

The start/finish area is located on the playing fields to the rear of Holyrood Palace and only a short distance from the Scottish Parliament. This is on the North side of Holyrood Park of Queens Drive. The course takes advantage of the excellent tarred surface as it follows Queens Drive around Arthurs Seat. The route passes by the Salisbury Crags, the three lochs of Duddingston, Dunsapie and St Margaret's and enjoys extensive views across Edinburgh.

Dublin 5k Run - Sat 21st July
Venue : to be confirmed

Full information available here soon once announced by the event organisers.

Belfast 5k Run - Sun 22nd July
Venue : Ormeau Park Map

This route explores the historic parkland overlooking the River Lagan on surfaced paths with some hills and slopes. It is Two laps of the park, passing by the tennis courts and Park Education Resource Centre. Ormeau Park is the oldest municipal park in Belfast. It is still one of the largest and busiest parks in Belfast. It offers a great mix of horticulture, woodland, flower displays and wildlife. It is a popular venue for sport, with a range of facilities, including bowling greens and pavilions, tennis courts and soccer pitches.

Borders 5k Run - Sat 28th July
Venue : Bowhill House, Selkirk Map

Bowhill sits at the heart of an energetic country estate amidst the stunning scenery of the Yarrow and Ettrick valleys. The country estate has plenty of things to see and do. It boasts a vast amount of paths and trails for wildlife enthusiasts and walkers and there is also a woodland adventure playground for the kids.

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