When Sunday 12th December dawned crisp and cold, over 80 ‘Santas’ gathered at the Grampian Transport Museum in Alford to take part in the Athletics Trust Scotland’s inaugural 5k Santa Dash. Organised by the charity’s Fundraising Manager, local ultra-runner Kyle Greig, funds were raised to help up and coming athletes to progress towards achieving their full potential. There was a sea of red and white waiting for the off but with one special exception. Premnay teenager Rhian Birnie was wearing a very special ‘Run4marie’ T-shirt which had belonged to her…
Author: Kyle Greig
Alford Santa Run - Entries Open!
Athletics Trust Scotland is delighted to launch the inaugural Alford Santa Run that will take place on Sunday 12th December 2021 at the Grampian Transport Museum in Alford. The races will feature a Children’s Elf Mile at 9am which will consist of 4 laps of the motor race track and also a Santa Run 5k from 9.30am which will head out into the grounds of Haughton Park before finishing with a victory lap of the track. Event Organiser Kyle Greig said “The funds raised from the event will go towards supporting…
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