ARCHIVED RACE: Big Fun Run 5K @ Holyrood Park, Edinburgh on Saturday 3rd October 2009

By
Rob Scott
Published: September 2, 2009Posted in: Race ArchiveTags: , , , , , ,
ARCHIVED RACE: Big Fun Run 5K @ Holyrood Park, Edinburgh on Saturday 3rd October 2009


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Race Information:

  • Event Name: Big Fun Run Edinburgh
  • Distance (KMs): 5
  • Distance (Miles):
  • Terrain/Type: Road
  • Date: 03/10/2009
  • Start Time: 11:00
  • Venue: Holyrood Park
  • Best Time (Men): Uknown
  • Best Time (Women): Unknown
  • Organised By: Big Fun Run Ltd
  • Race Website: Click Here.

Race Location:

  • Venue: Holyrood Park
  • Town/City: Edinburgh
  • County: Midlothian
  • Region/Country: Scotland
  • Postcode: EH8 8DX
  • How to Find Start Line: The start line will be on the North side of Arthur's Seat, close to the roundabout on Queen's Drive which heads towards the parliament building.
  • Nearest Parking: Pay and Display parking near Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Race Description

The Big Fun Run takes place in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, on Saturday 3rd October 2009.

The race start time is 11am.

This 5K event goes once around the beautiful Arthur’s Seat (Queen’s Road) in Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park.

Some car parking is available in the Pay & Display car park near to the palace of Holyroodhouse.

The race takes place on road, though undulating is the word of the day, as there is a moderately steep, and quite long hill to run up and down!

Race Entry

  • Entry Fee: Child £5-£6 (Charity discount available) - Adult £8 - £10 (Charity Discount Available)
  • Enter on Day: Yes
  • Online Entry: http://www.bigfunrun.com/?pages_id=599&eol=1
  • Postal Entry:

    Not after Thursday 6th August 2009.

  • Cheques Payable to: Big Fun Run Ltd
  • Closing Date: Up to day of event.
  • Entry Limit: 1,000
  • Entry Contact / Race Secretary:

    Entries Administrator
    North Berwick Business Centre
    Melbourne Place
    North Berwick
    East Lothain
    EH39 4JS
    01620 890 788

Race Extras

  • Toilets: Yes
  • Changing Facilities: No
  • Water Stations: Yes - at end of 5K
  • Awards / Prizes: Medal, Goody Bag

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About the Author

I'm Rob Scott and, after starting running in 2008, I helped to devise and create Race-Calendar.com in order to help provide others with a way to find and submit races taking place up and down the UK and around the rest of the world for free, in one friendly, useful place!