Revolutionary running series planned to celebrate Union and Caledonian Canals 200th anniversaries
Scottish Canals, in association with UK Running Series, is launching a new running series in celebration of the 200th anniversaries of the Union and Caledonian Canals.
Members of the public aged 3+ are being invited to register and lace up their running shoes for the first race on September 10th on The Union Canal. Register Scotland – UK Running Series
The running event will get underway with hundreds of runners gathering at The Falkirk Wheel, the world’s only rotating boat lift, to depart along the Union Canal towpath, a blue and green active travel route connecting Falkirk to Edinburgh city centre. The out and back race will finish at The Falkirk Wheel, with a medal ceremony for all participants.
Organiser Ziyad Rahim, Founder & CEO, UK Running Series said:
“We are proud to be presenting the first in a series of running events for the Scottish Canals Challenge. The aim of the events is twofold apart from promoting the historic significance of the canals, the challenge is organised to promote healthy lifestyle in a family-friendly environment with multiple distances to cater for athletes of all abilities and ages. The day will end with a medal ceremony for each running category and all finishers will take home a bespoke finisher medal.”
Whether runners are taking on the challenge of a half marathon for the first time, seeking a personal best or getting that first medal for the 1K dash the Scottish Canals Challenge is the ultimate, accessible, fun-filled, family friendly running event this summer. Scotland – UK Running Series
A calendar of all the events taking place throughout the year is available on the Scottish Canals website. This calendar will be updated throughout the year with more plans as they are confirmed including details of the Caledonian and Crinan Canal events.
Notes to Editors
For further information, please contact:
Lisa Ross at Scottish Canals on 07976555241 or email Lisa.Ross@scottishcanals.co.uk
Nicola Sturgeon at Scottish Canals on 07767383557 or email Nicola.Sturgeon@scottishcanals.co.uk
About Scottish Canals
- Scottish Canals is responsible to the Scottish Government for the management and development of five of Scotland’s canals as well as the surrounding estate and The Falkirk Wheel.
- Built two hundred years ago to fire the Industrial Revolution, today the canals contribute to the Scottish Government agenda of developing a Greener; Healthier; Smarter; Safer and Stronger; and Wealthier and Fairer Scotland by acting as a catalyst for sustainable economic development, regeneration and tourism; contributing to education, biodiversity, heritage and promoting active living and healthier lifestyles
- Today Scottish Canals is utilising these 18th century assets along with innovative technology to tackle modern problems. Through working with partners to create pioneering systems, Scottish Canals is helping to combat flooding and driving positive transformation in some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged areas
- The Forth & Clyde, Union, Monkland, Caledonian and Crinan canals are recognised as Scheduled Monuments and attract 20 million visits per year. See www.scottishcanals.co.uk for more information
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