Run for fun

Make the Bupa Great Winter Run your new year’s resolution!

The Christmas and New Year festivities are always a time of plenty. However, if you want to stay fit and healthy over the holiday period, now is the time to get training for the Bupa Great Winter Run.

Taking place in the beautiful surroundings of Holyrood Park on Saturday 10 January, this 5km run is designed for runners, walkers and joggers of all abilities aged 14 years and over.

The Junior Winter Run also takes place on the same day. This 2.5km route is designed for youngsters of all abilities aged 7-14 years old. Entrants for both events receive a t-shirt in addition to a finisher’s pack and medal when they complete the run.

The day also offers the opportunity to see the professionals in action, with the Great Bupa Edinburgh International Cross Country being staged later that afternoon. Spectators are welcome and the event will also be broadcast on BBC1.

This year, runners can also see their name in the Edinburgh Evening News, which will be printing souvenir supplements.

Need to know

To enter the Bupa Great Winter Run and Junior Winter Run visit www.greatrun.org or call 0845 389 2200. If you enter before 10 December the you can also benefit from an early bird discount.