Debut date for charity New Deer fun run
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The inaugural New Deer Fun Run is scheduled for Sunday, June 12, with registration at the All-weather Facility in the Dingwall Fordyce Community Park from 9.30 am.
Any profits from this event will be shared between two local charities - St Kane’s Early Learning Childcare Centre and New Deer Community Association. Donations to both charities will be welcome on the day.
There will be a 5k and 10k, and a Kids’ 1k, as well as the chance for under-fives to compete at 100m distance.
Children’s races are free to enter, and there will be medals and prizes for everyone taking part.
The 5k Fun Run is open to all ages and abilities, but parents, carers and guardians are responsible for competitors under the age of 18.
Online entries at Entry Central - http://www.entrycentral.com close on June 11, but limited entries may still be available on the day.
Organiser, Craig Wilson, urges people to contact him on 07452 967184 to confirm a place prior to travelling, to avoid disappointment.
He commented: "Due to the uneven terrain on parts of the course, competitors are advised that the route is not suitable for pushchairs.
"The main route will not be marshalled, but will be clearly signposted.
"It is quite a challenging course, incorporating a climb up to Culsh Monument.
"Car parking is on-site, there will be a water station located at the start and finish, and toilets and changing facilities are available if required.
"It is hoped that there will also be refreshments and spot prizes."
The organiser would like this event to become an established annual one, but the Fun Run on the 12th does clash with quite a few other events on the athletics calendar.
He stressed that the emphasis is on fun, and everyone is encouraged to come along and take part. Its success depends on the level of support locally.
