A healthy mind goes hand in hand with a healthy body so what better way to promote positive mental health than to take part in a fun run and walk around Spiggie Loch.
Mind Your head, in association with Lerwick Building Centre are delighted to announce the Round Spiggie Fun Run and Walk will take place on Sunday 3 August 2008.
No matter your age, gender, fitness level or capability you are invited to take part in a 5k or 10k raising funds for Mind Your Head.
The 5k and 10k routes can be completed in whatever way each participant wishes. Athletes can run the distance for a time, mum can push her baby round at a leisurely pace or a group of friends can do it fancy dress or three-legged!
The aim of the day is to get as many people together from all communities and walks of life to promote and raise awareness of the issues surrounding mental ill-health.
Before proceeding to the registration please read the following information.
Advance Entry
Entry for the 2008 event is now open. Please download an entry form (pdf; 216kb) and return with your entry fee to Mind Your Head, c/o Julie Halcrow, 64e Burgh Road, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 OHJ. If you have any queries about the entry form or the event itself please do not hesitate to give Julie a call on 01595 741322.
All entrants to the fun run will receive a t-shirt on race day. Please remember to state your size on the entry form.
Entrants under the age of 12 should complete an entry form even though no fee is payable as a t-shirt will be issued.
Closing date for advance entries is Friday 18 July 2008.
Mind Your Body too...
Mind Your Head has teamed up with Shetland Recreational Trust again to offer participant’s a 20% discount of selected activities at all SRT centres. The discounts are available to all those who enter before Friday 18 July. To claim the discount you must present you discount card when paying for the activities. Your discount card will be issued in your pack and is valid until 2 August 2008. The discounted activities are as follows:
* check class timetable for varied classes (Spinning Classes are exempt from this offer)
** needs to be booked in advance with an Apex Fitness Advisor
Staff at Shetland Recreational Trust will also be happy to discuss the best way to prepare for either a 5k or 10k run or walk.
Entry Fee
Under 12s - free
12+ - £10
The registration fee is unchanged from last year. Please remember to register those under 12 to ensure they get a t-shirt.
Sponsorship
Although not compulsory, participants can gather sponsorship for the event. If you would like to do so please download a sponsorship form (pdf; 132kb). Monies should be handed in on the day to a committee member (making any cheques payable to Mind Your Head).
Start/Finish
The 10k will start and finish at the Boddam Sports Field (opposite the Dunrossness Public Hall).
The 5k will start near the Noss junction and finish at the Boddam Sports Field (opposite the Dunrossness Public Hall). Transport will be provided to the starting point from the Boddam Sports Field following registration.
Information Pack
On receipt of your application we will send you an info pack including Shetland Recreational Trust discount card, entry number and further information about day.
On the day
Participants will still be able to enter on the day however we cannot guarantee that you will receive a t-shirt in your chosen size.
Registration takes place at the Boddam Sports Field from 12.45pm to 1.45pm (opposite the Dunrossness Hall). Please hand in the tear off slip from your entry number where you will receive your t-shirt. Once registered, please remain on the sports field. The run/walk will start at the entrance to the playing field at 2pm.
We will endeavour to get everyone's finish times however please note we cannot guarantee that all times will be recorded.
Sunday Teas and Children’s Activities
After you’ve completed the route recharge your batteries with teas and homebakes at the Dunrossness Public Hall! There will also be activities to amuse the children.
To continue with the entry please download an entry form (pdf; 216kb) and return with your entry fee to Mind Your Head, c/o Julie Halcrow, 64e Burgh Road, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0HJ. Please give Julie a call on 01595 741322 should you have any queries about the entry form or the event itself.
Please note we decided not to offer an online entry facility this year - we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and hope it will not dissuade you from taking part.
You can read about the 2007 fun run here.
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