Safari Series - MEL'S UNION STREET MILE

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From Gathimba Edwards Foundation (GEF)

  • Date Sat 23rd August 2025
  • Time 10:30
  • Location Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
  • Price £10.00 - £15.00
  • Races 3 races

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of racing at the Safari Series - MEL'S UNION STREET MILE, organized by the Gathimba Edwards Foundation (GEF), on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025. Set in the vibrant city of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, this exciting event will kick off at 10:30 AM on Union Street, starting at Holburn Junction. Participants will navigate a scenic route that includes turning left along Union Terrace, passing the iconic HMT, and finishing on Broad Street.

This event welcomes racers of all ages, including wheelchair racers and frame runners. The schedule features races for Primary students from P3-7 at 10:30 AM, followed by Secondary students from S1-6 at 10:40 AM, and the thrilling Adult race starting at 10:50 AM. To ensure a smooth experience, entrants must be able to complete the 1-mile course in under 12 minutes. Please note that due to road closures and the Celebrate Aberdeen Parade beginning at 11 AM, we are unable to accommodate children in P2 and below on race day. Don't miss your chance to be part of this fantastic community event—entries close on August 1st!

Safari Series - MEL'S UNION STREET MILE

Sat 23rd August 2025

A young girl wearing a yellow shirt and race number 132 smiles joyfully with arms outstretched as she crosses the finish line of a city marathon event. City buildings and other participants are seen in the background. Silhouettes of a giraffe, rhinoceros, and meerkat with scenic landscapes inside them are set against a gradient yellow background. Bold text reads, "GEF Safari Series 2024.

Organiser's Description

Kindly sponsored by Salus

Mel's Union Street Mile in association with Celebrate Aberdeen on Saturday 23rd August @ Union Street, Aberdeen.

The race will start on Union Street at Holburn Junction, turn left along Union Terrace, right past HMT, down and up Schoolhill, right past Marischal College and finish on Broad Street.

Wheelchair racers and frame runners are welcome.

Races start from 10.30am with Primary P3-7, followed by the Secondary S1-6s at 10.40am and finally the Adults race taking place at 10.50am. Due to the tight time available due to road closures and the Celebrate Aberdeen Parade starting at 11am, entrants must be able to complete 1 mile in under 12 minutes. Also due to the tight schedule we are unfortunately not able to offer races on the day for children P2 and below.

Entries close 1st August.

Races

  • Mel's Union Street Mile Adult (Inc Medal)

    £15.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Mel's Union Street Mile Adult (No Medal)

    £10.00

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  • Mel's Union Street Mile KID'S 1Mile (Inc Medal)

    Medal Included

    £12.00

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