Great Scottish Walk and Run Festival Sports

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5K and 10K Run for fun or charity, also 10K and 20K Walk, Golden Mile Walk, Toddle, Armed Forces Day celebrations.

SATURDAY 25th and SUNDAY 26th June – Venue: Holyrood Park - This annual event goes from strength to strength with activities for all ages

ENTERTAINMENT - Under cover is the stage and entertainment areaLive music featuring live bands, choirs and groups who will perform throughout Saturday and Sunday

ARMED FORCES DAY Celebrations
Vintage vehicles, military museum, displays

ALBERT BARTLETT 'GREAT SCOTTISH TATTIE RUN'
A range of fun runs for all ages!

FITNESS and WELLBEING MARQUEE
Health checks, nutrition advice, sports and fitness
support, fitness class tasters, challenges with
prizes

AFTERNOON TEA and SWING BAND
Pre-book tea with Glenn Miller sounds

STORYTELLING and KIDS MARQUEE
MrsMash stories and fun activities

MUSIC and DANCE STAGE
DJ and Master of ceremonies plus local groups

CHARITY and CRAFT 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

SUNDAY 26th JUNE SCHEDULE:

GREAT SCOTTISH SUMMER RUN 5K or 10K (9.30am)
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

5K SCOTIA OPEN ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS (10.45am) A judged walking race held under the strict rules of UKA and Scottish Athletics
For entry form and more details: www.scotiarwc.co.uk

GREAT SCOTTISH WALK 10k and 20k Walks (11.30am)
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 (12.00pm)
A choice of 1, 2 or 3 miles for elderly or those with limited mobility but want to challenge themselves

GREAT SCOTTISH TODDLE (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

URL:
Booking: http://atnd.it/54914-0

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

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Date(s)25 - 26 Jun 2016
WebsiteVisit website
VenueHolyrood Park
AddressEdinburgh, Edinburgh, Midlothian,
EH88AZ

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Abbeyhill Crescent

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Abbeyhill Crescent is located in Edinburgh Old Town, just 10 minutes walk from famous Calton Hill and Holyrood Park. It offers modern self-catered accommodation for up to 4 people, with free Wi-Fi and free public parking on site..

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Macdonald Holyrood Hotel

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Just metres from Holyrood Park, Macdonald Holyrood Hotel features an award-winning restaurant and luxury spa. With Edinburgh Castle just a mile away, guests have free internet and large rooms..

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Featuring views over Edinburghs Arthurs Seat, the Alba Apartments- Gentles Entry offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi and free onsite parking. The historic Royal Mile is just 1 minutes walk away..

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The Holyrood Road Apartment

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The Holyrood Road Apartment offers accommodation in Edinburgh, 700 metres from Edinburgh Festival Theatre. The unit is 800 metres from Edinburgh Playhouse, and guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on site..

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Holyrood Park View

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Holyrood Park View is a 2 bedroom apartment overlooking the 650 acre Hoyrood Park and offers panoramic views of Arthurs Seat. There is free WiFi and free street parking. Edinburgh Waverley train station is 1.

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Holyrood Suite Apartment

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Situated in Edinburgh, Holyrood Suite Apartment offers self-catering accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Edinburgh Waverley Station is less than 1 mile away, along with Edinburgh Military Tattoo..

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Event Details

Date25 - 26 Jun 2016
Time(s)10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost5K or 10K Run: GBP 20, 10K or 20K Walk: GBP 20, Golden Mile Walks: GBP 10, Great Scottish Toddle: GBP 5, Afternoon Tea 1 person: GBP 12, Afternoon Tea 2 persons: GBP 20
VenueHolyrood Park
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH88AZ
Phone0131 620 0190
CategorySports


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