Run to raise money for Ardgowan Hospice

Throughout the Summer of 2009 lots of keen runners and walkers have pulled on their running shoes in aid of the Hospice. From the Women’s 10K in May, Mens 10K in June to the Waterfront 5K in July and finally the Great Scottish Run in September we are delighted to report that Ardgowan Hospice was well represented by many wonderful people. We would like to thank everyone who took on the challenge of these events including the training and the fundraising to contribute over £5,000 to our services.

A special thanks to Eleanor Kane and her team at Inverclyde Leisure for organising the Waterfront 5K in aid of the Hospice. 

If you would like to run for Ardgowan the events below are currently taking registrations. We would be happy to provide you with sponsor forms and a t-shirt to train in and use on the day of your event. You can also make life easier by using our online sponsor forms which save you having to collect the money in after the event as it is paid to us direct. Contact fundraising on 01475 726830 for more information.

                 Sunday 9th May 2010          

Our runners in this event have raised just short of £3k to date!

Well done.

                                                                                                                     

Enjoy huge savings on entry by registering online before 19th March 2010. Plus, save up to 30% if you enter both the Women’s 10k and the Great Scottish Run together! Last year over 12,500 women entered the race and enjoyed an unforgettable experience. Whether you are a seasoned runner or running for the first time, the well thought out route, atmosphere and outstanding spectator support never fail to make this one of the most enjoyable and rewarding races to participate in.

               Sunday 23rd May 2010    

Our runners in this event have raised just short of £1.5k to date!

Well done.

The 2010 route will follow much of the same route as previous years.  It will start in the city centre taking in Holyrood Park, Leith Links and Portobello Promenade, it will then go through East Lothian before a grandstand finish in Musselburgh Racecourse.

           Sunday 10th June 2010

We had no runners taking part in this race!

The 10K for Men is organised by Men's Health Forum Scotland (MHFS).

It is held every year on the last day of National Men's Health Week, which is also Fathers Day.

• raise the profile of men's health in Scotland 

• engage men of all ages and abilities in healthy activity

• provide a major focus for National Men's Health Week

• raise awareness of Men's Health Forum Scotland

 

Inverclyde Leisure 5k Fun Run/Walk-Sunday 25th July 2010

 

A fantastic 319 participants took part in this event!

Inverclyde Leisure's popular Fun Run/Walk, starting and finishing at the Waterfront Leisure Complex.

All proceeds to Ardgowan Hospice

Run starts at 11.00am.  (Entrants should arrive no later than 10.30am)

Children under-16, accompanied by an adult, will be most welcome.

Adults £6 and children £4 registration fee.

Entry forms out now for collection from all Inverclyde Leisure centres. 

Please contact Joyce Murdoch on 01475 790243 for further details

 

   Sunday 5th September 2010

 

We had 21 participants in this Race!

The Great Scottish Run is Scotland’s largest mass participation sporting event, attracting 20,868 entrants in 2009 from across the globe. Course records and personal bests were smashed in 2009 and millions of pounds were raised for charities the length and breadth of the UK.

With the promise of even faster times in 2010 and new developments for fun runners and charity racers, the 2010 Great Scottish Run supported by Bank of Scotland is the half marathon or 10k for you!