Sunday 5 September 2010

Peterhead Half Marathon

6 days to Peterhead Half Marathon. So here is a tastier what happening on the day!! So far we have 80 confirmed entries from all over Scotland, the furthest North is Shetland furthest South Edinburgh, and fae PD Jogscotland offcourse!! On the day at the track there will be Full fitted container with side removed which is fitted with power for registration and eats for competitors afterwards , a marquee for selling teas and coffee (biscuits) and marquee for Peterhead Projects selling goods from there shop etc. Sheila Summers is going to do a warm up with runners before they go over to line. 2 Pipers have been arranged to walk all the competitors over to the Line for the Start from Catto Park, The Half Marathon starts at 11am with registration open from 9 am to 10.45 am. The Half Marathon will be started by Eilidh Whiteford our Local Mp with assistance of Dylan Forman and Andrew..... both have Spina Bifida and have benefited from the support of Scottish Spina Bifida Assocation. Before the byepass on the line we have arranged a counted down to the byepass and we will have 4 marshall on the byepass 2 to warn traffic and 2 stop runners crossing if necessary. After the runners come off the line we have arranged for a car with a flashing light to go at front with the runners to show the route and warn cars coming in the opposite direction however we will loads of signs up!! Water station has been arranged at 3 and 9 miles (same station) - 4 miles at Ednie Farm - 6.5 miles in St Fergus- 11 miles on Morningside Drive. We have arranged to have 1 or 2 pipers at Maggie Black trails when they reach the top of the hill to give everyone a boast and we hoping some supporters will gaither there as well as the running track!! At the Finishing line on the track we will have the Run4it Arch, everyone completing the Half Marathon will get a medal a goody bag and will be entered into a free prize draw for prize courtesy of Run4it. Prizes will be awarded for 1st 2nd 3rd man and woman there are 2 age groups under 40 and over 40. A first prize and plaque for 1st local man and woman will also be awarded. Prize giving will take place at approximately 1.30pm Times will issued after the run is finished on our website, born2 run website etc. It your nae running it would great if could join us on the day!! Many of our group and those coming along way are taking part in a Half Marathon for first time. Please tell your family and friends to come along and support all those taking part. All proceed are in aid of this very worthwhile cause the Scottish Spina Bifida Assocation.