Kellas splash out to become Run Garioch’s new water station sponsors

Kellas of Inverurie have become the latest local firm to give their valued support to Run Garioch, the Garioch Sports Trust’s biggest fundraiser, as the event’s new water station sponsor.

The two-year partnership will see the Solicitors and Estate Agentscy provide funding for the purchase of water and recyclable paper cups for the May event’s four water stations and two finish areas.

Run Garioch eliminated all single-use plastic water bottles from their race routes in 2022, and encourages runners to bring their own where possible.

Volunteers for the water stations will continue to be provided by Community Integrated Care (formerly Inspire PTL), in one of Run Garioch’s longest-standing charity partnerships.

This year will be Kellas’ first as a sponsor of Run Garioch. In previous years the firm gave their support to the event as a local business patron.

Run Garioch has grown from a 400-finisher 10K in 2005 to a major community event with six races, dozens of volunteers from local charities and thousands of runners.

Elizabeth Forsyth, partner at Kellas said: “We are very pleased to be sponsoring such a fantastic, local event on the running calendar. Run Garioch motivates runners of all abilities and we are happy to help keep them hydrated!”

Graham Morrison, Run Garioch’s Race Director, said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Kellas for the first time as an event sponsor.”

“Reducing Run Garioch’s environmental impact both locally and globally is extremely important to us. Kellas’ significant contribution to this year’s event as well as next year’s will help us continue to do just that.

"Their support will also help us make sure our runners and first-aid professionals have access to water when and where they need it most.”

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