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Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground, Edinburgh
Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground, West Shore Road, Edinburgh EH5 1QD, UKSun 17th May 2020
Starting at 10:30
Organiser's Description
Three chip-timed race distances for you to choose from on Sunday mornings: a 2miler, a 5k and a 10km.
Whatever you are aiming for, whether you’re in the middle of Couch-to-5k, or training for a marathon and looking for company during part of your long Sunday run, we’re here to support your goals.
Your speed is not important, just bring your running mojo and we’ll do the rest! There are no weekly prizes except for that feel good glow you will have from taking part!
Our races will start and finish at the Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground, Edinburgh. The route is all tarmac; it's a flat course with no obstacles to manoeuvre.
Races
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10 Km
ADULT (Over 20)
£8.00
Scottish Athletics (SA) save £2.00
CLOSED -
10 Km
YOUTH (15 - 19 Age Group)
£2.00
CLOSED -
5 Km
ADULT (Over 20)
£7.00
Scottish Athletics (SA) save £2.00
CLOSED -
5 Km
YOUTH (15 - 19 Age Group)
£2.00
CLOSED -
2 Miles
ADULT (Over 20)
£7.00
Scottish Athletics (SA) save £2.00
CLOSED -
2 Miles
JUNIOR (11 - 14 Age Group)
£2.00
CLOSED
Book
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10 Km
ADULT (Over 20)
£8.00
Scottish Athletics (SA) save £2.00
CLOSED -
10 Km
YOUTH (15 - 19 Age Group)
£2.00
CLOSED -
5 Km
ADULT (Over 20)
£7.00
Scottish Athletics (SA) save £2.00
CLOSED -
5 Km
YOUTH (15 - 19 Age Group)
£2.00
CLOSED -
2 Miles
ADULT (Over 20)
£7.00
Scottish Athletics (SA) save £2.00
CLOSED -
2 Miles
JUNIOR (11 - 14 Age Group)
£2.00
CLOSED
Location
Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground, West Shore Road, Edinburgh EH5 1QD
How To Get There
By car: The venue is on the coast, North West of Edinburgh. Use postcode EH5 1QD for your Satnav.
By bus: Local bus routes are numbers 8, 14, 16 and 27
By bike: Cycle to us and we’ll watch your bike whilst you race!
Parking
There is ample, convenient and free car parking at West Shore Road.
Race Information
Before entering into a race, please note the race entry terms and conditions below. Your completed entry form will be taken as your acceptance.
Age restrictions
In accordance with Scottish Athletic guidelines, 2 mile participants must be age 5 or above on the day of the race, 5km participants must be age 11 or above on the day of the race and 10km participants must be age 15 or above on the day of the race.
Solo children
Participants age below 10 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Participants aged between 10 -16 can run by themselves, but please note that they are not the responsibility of the race organiser, neither on the course nor at the start/finish area. There will be friendly marshals on the course whom they can ask for any assistance, plus a designated meeting point arranged by the organisers (the registration gazebo), but Blast Running cannot be held responsible for the safety of your child whilst you are not with them, either on the course or at the start/finish area.
Buggies
Are welcome but please make yourself aware of the safety recommendations for pushing a young child in a running buggy.
Dogs
Unfortunately our insurance will not cover this.
Participants under 20
Participants under 11 are free, participants age 11-19 pay £2 for all distances.
For all non SAL (Scottish Athletic Licence) members a race levy of £2 is payable to Scottish Athletics. This will be added to your online/on the day entry fee and will be transferred in full to Scottish Athletics from Blast Running. Annual SAL memberships are available from £8 for Juniors and £21 for adults from Scottish Athletics.
In the unlikely event of the race being cancelled owing to forces outside the organiser’s control, we regret that NO entry fees can be refunded after entries have been processed. We do not operate a deferment system.
Registration
All participants must register to collect their timing chip before 9.15am on the day of the race. Registration will take place at Blast Running Gazebo, Gypsy Brae Park, West Shore Road, Edinburgh, EH5 1QD. Registration will open at 8.30am and close at 9.15am. For safety reasons please do not swap shoe chips with other participants, if you are involved in a medical situation we can use your chip information to get you the help you need.
Baggage
Unsecured baggage storage will be available at the Blast Running Gazebo. The race organisers take no responsibility for any items stored before, during or after the race.
Race Briefing
There will be a race safety brief given to all runners 5 minutes before the event to go over any safety issues and give the opportunity for runners to ask any questions.
Start time
All races (2 miles / 5km and 10km) will start prompt 9.30am at the Gypsy Brae Park.
Water Stops
No water will be provided, please ensure you have enough water and fuel for your race if required.
Race Finish
The race will finish at The Gypsy Brae Park where your family, friends and supporters can come along and cheer you across the finish line. Official race results will be automatic for runners online at www.blastrunning.co.uk/results
Prize Giving
There are no weekly prizes except for that feel good glow you will have from taking part!
Race Limit
250 runners
Car Parking
There is ample, convenient and free car parking at West Shore Road.
Toilets
We have hired the use of a room and toilets at World of Football, Marine Drive, from 9am - 10am. This a 700m walk from the registration and start line. Your family and friends are welcome to use them too. The Boardwalk café opens at 10am for post race refreshments and they have toilets for paying customers.
Other Information
A percentage of your entry fee will go to a local children’s mental health charity in the Lothians called Play Therapy Base. Play Therapy Base is a registered charity whose aim is to provide children aged 3 to 14 years with a child-centred therapeutic resource close to their local communities in Midlothian, East Lothian and Edinburgh.
Course Details
The race route starts at Gypsy Brae Park and heads Westwards towards Cramond along the foreshore; the 2 mile route will turn round at the area of the Boardwalk Café, the 5km route will turn around at the start of the Parkrun course, and the 10km route will be simply be 2 laps of the 5km course. It is all tarmac and is a flat course with very few obstacles, such as trees, to manoeuvre. It will start and finish at the same point.
Please follow all instructions from our race marshals as they are there to ensure your safety.
There will be a cut off of 93 minutes for the 10km run (15 minutes per mile).
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