NOVA LAUNCH TRAIL RACE SERIES
Runners in Scotland will have the chance to run a 10k with a
difference this summer. Trail races have been organised in
Aberdeen, Falkirk and Loch Lomond which take advantage of
superb local settings.
The series kicks off on Saturday, July 8 with the Aberdeen
City and Shire event and the stunning coastal setting of
Balmedie Park. Next stop is Falkirk on Sunday, August 20 at Callendar Park. Final leg is on Saturday, September 9 at Balloch where the bonnie,
bonnie banks of Loch Lomond provides the backdrop for a challenging race mix of
road, woodland, grass and trail. Phone 0845 225 5121 for entry details.
BALLOCH-CLYDEBANK HALF MARATHON RESCHEDULED
The 2006 Balloch-Clydebank Half Marathon was originally scheduled for Sunday,
March 12 however a massive overnight snowfall led to the race being postponed.
Now race organisers have rearranged this popular half marathon for Sunday, July 9
which is also the date of another major sporting event, the World Cup final. If you
entered the original race organisers should have contacted you with the new details -
the race starts from Loch Lomond Shores at Balloch at 9.30am. Entries for the new
date close on June 24; for details call 0871 220 2800 or visit www.born2run.co.uk
SCENIC RUN THROUGH ANCIENT PINE FOREST
ONE OF Scotland's most scenic races of the summer is scheduled for Saturday, August
12. The RSPB Abernethy 10 mile road race follows roads and tracks through the
magnificent Abernethy Forest, one of Scotland's few remaining Caledonian Pine
forests.
Race organiser Rob Lawson told THE SCOTTISH RUNNING GUIDE: "I'm expecting
a field of close to 100 for the event this year and entrants will be pleased to hear that
it's a relatively flat course. Runners will really enjoy running in this special setting."
All competitors pay the gate admission for entry to the Abernethy Highland Games
(£5 adult/£14 family) however there is no registration fee for entering the event.
