THE 1st ANNUAL ERN LP RUN
(and cake competition)
11am on Sunday 22nd August
Saughton Running Track
Run as many laps of the track as you can in
33 and a third minutes accompanied by some great
“oldies but goldies” songs from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s
Time Assemble from 10am, race briefing at 10:45. Race starts at 11:00 sharp
Venue Saughton Running Track, Saughton Sports Ground,
Sign-up By e-mail to heather.jones@bigfoot.com or in person at an ERN event
Entry fee £5 (includes refreshments)
Prizes Spot prizes for top male and female finisher; closest to predicted distance; best cake; and three special prizes announced on the day
Logistics Competitors run as far as they can around the track in 33 and a third minutes. The marshals will assign you to a lane. All competitors run simultaneously.
Lap counting Competitors are responsible for keeping track of how many laps they have run.
The best way is to bring a friend to keep count from the sidelines. Lap counting sheets will be provided.
Cakes ERN members are renowned for their cake-making and cake-eating prowess.
Bring a cake and enter the ‘Best in Show’ cake competition. Entries open to all runners, friends and marshals.
CALLING ALL ‘FIELD OF DREAMS’ RUNNERS
The race is on to sign up for a one-off charity road race for Deafblind Scotland next weekend.
Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities can take part in the charity’s ‘Field of Dreams’ 10k, 5k and 1k races on Sunday 22 August.
Competitors’ registration fees will raise funds towards creating a new £1.4 million ‘Field of Dreams’ training and resource centre for deafblind people in Scotland.
Organised by Lenzie-based charity Deafblind Scotland, in partnership with local regeneration organisation Kirkintilloch’s Initiative (KI), the event is being held on the new Kirkintilloch link road, which will connect Kirkintilloch and Lenzie to the national motorway system, before it officially opens.
The first 1000 runners to finish will receive a special ‘Field of Dreams’ medal. Family entertainment will include a running commentary, music, snacks and bouncy castles for the younger kids.
Drena O’Malley, Deafblind Scotland’s Resources Manager, said: “This is a unique event on a wonderful piece of road engineering which takes in suburbia, peat bog and wetlands in less than four kilometres and ends at a motorway roundabout.
“This will be a great opportunity for experienced runners from all over central Scotland to get their heads down and go for it on a rolling course with no cars, no obstructions, and great views.
“It will also be a great family day out and I’d encourage local residents, running and walking enthusiasts, families and businesses to come along to support this good cause. Together we can turn our dream into reality.”
After the race events are completed, small groups will have the chance to walk along part of the new road to view the Link Road features and the proposed ‘Field of Dreams’ site, where the charity hopes to build its new 7000sq ft centre.
The ‘Field of Dreams’ 5k starts at 9.30am and the 10k at 10.30am. Both events finish in Woodhead Park where the special 1k Fun Run for children of 12 years and under takes place at 10.45am.
Entry fees are £15 for the 10k, £10 for the 5k and £2 for children’s 1k Fun Run.
To enter the race or to make a donation, visit www.deafblindscotland.org.uk
People can also enter on the day.
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