Sporting Events
There are two ways that you can support The CAIRN Trust running teams.
1) Secure a guaranteed entry place. The CAIRN Trust has secured a number of places for future races. We do ask that our guaranteed runners raise a minimum sponsorship (dependent on race) and pay a non refundable registration fee of £50 which will cover the cost of the place. If you are successful in securing a place we will contact you with further information. Please email rpurdie@cairntrust.org or call on +44 (0)1425 481504 for further support.
2) You could also try and secure your own running place by applying directly to any of the races mentioned below. If you do this, please then send us your own place runners application form. If you are fundraising for The CAIRN Trust please let us know the details so we can tell everyone about it! Don’t forget that you can create your own fundraising page at www.justgiving.co.uk/cairn
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2009 Calendar
5-10k Runs/Walks
- Sunday 2nd May - Bupa Great Edinburgh Run (10k)
Enjoy the amazing scenery along the route, including Edinburgh Castle, as you run this hilly 10k challenge. - Saturday 15th May - Just Walk
Take part in a family 10km fund raising walk over a varied terrain, whilst taking in two of the best villages in West Sussex. - Sunday 16th May - Bupa Great Manchester Run (10k)
Run through the streets of Manchester. - Wednesday 19th May - Ignis Asset Management Women's 10k
Starting in Bellahouston Park on the South side of Glasgow, and continuing through Maxwell Park and Pollok Park, this is a great run to do with your girlfriends. - Monday 31st May - Bupa London 10,000 (10k)
Starting and finishing in St James Park, your run will take you past some of London’s most famous landmarks. It is also part of the proposed route for the 2012 Olympic Games. What a way to spend your bank holiday! - Sunday 10th July - Asics British 10k London
Starting at Hyde Park Corner, the route takes you past Trafalgar Square and St Paul's to Tower Bridge, before returning alongside the River Thames.
Half Marathons
- Sunday 7th March - Bath Half Marathon (13.1 m)
One of the most popular city centre road events in the UK. Starting and finishing in the heart of the city and straddling both sides of the River Avon, this fast flat course is suitable for runners of all abilities. - Sunday 14th March - Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon (13.1m)
Have you ever dreamt of racing at Silverstone? This is a fantastic opportunity to complete a half marathon on this world-famous race course. The flat course makes this a great run for beginners, but it's equally a great training run in the build up to the Virgin London Marathon. - Sunday 21st March - Reading Half Marathon (13.1m)
This route is mainly flat with a few short inclines, and finishes in the magnificent Madejski Stadium. - Sunday 14th March - Kilomathon (26.2km)
The Kilomathon is a brand new event and runs from Nottingham to Derby. It is an ideal race for anyone who has run a half marathon and is looking for a stepping stone to the full marathon distance.
Triathalons
- Thursday 6th May - Mazda Bleinheim Triathalon
Situated in the stunning location of Blenheim Palace, this triathlon involves an open water swim, then cycle, finishing with a run around the palace grounds. Choose from one of two levels: Super Sprint (400m swim, 10km cycle, 2.5km run) or Sprint distance (750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run) or choose a activity as part of a team. - Sunday 13th June - Henley-On-Thames Triathalon
A swim leg in the indoor pool is followed by a mainly flat cycle course through the Oxfordshire countryside with some uphill challenges, finishing with a run on grass in the picturesque grounds of Gillotts school. There are three options to choose from including: the Fun Triathlon (200m swim, 12.5km cycle, 2.5km run), Sprint Triathlon (400m swim, 25km cycle, 5km run) or Relay Triathlon (each competitor does one leg of the Sprint Triathlon distance). - Saturday 7th August - Mazda London Triathalon
Join the largest triathlon in the world, held at the London Docklands. Choose from three levels: SuperSprint (400m swim, 10km cycle, 2.5km run), Sprint (750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run) or Olympic distance (1500m swim, 40km cycle, 10km run).
Cycling Events
- 18th September - Cycle the South Downs
Register to cycle either 50km or 100km through the Coate Water Country Park near Swindon. The routes are mixed terrain with plenty of muddy patches and some puddles. Most of the routes are on country lanes and the routes undulate throughout. This makes for a varied and enjoyable route through some of the most peaceful and scenic countryside in the country.
Other Events
- Saturday 15th May - Just Walk
Take part in a great walk across the South Downs over a varied terrain. There is a choice of either a 20km walk, a 40km walk or a whopping 60km.
If you would like to run for The CAIRN Trust in any of these events, please email rpurdie@cairntrust.org for further support.
