New running event to pass historic sites

Teams of runners have the chance to race through Scotland’s most historic battlefields and stunning landscapes during an exciting new event-the William Wallace Running Festival.

- KAIYA MARJORIBANKS

Organisers of the festival, which takes place in Stirling this October, are seeking relay teams of bravehearted friends and work colleagues to take on the epic 70K and 50K ultra runs which make up part of the competition.

They are keen to see teams from businesses across the Central belt join the challenge.

Graham Coull, William Wallace Running Festival co-founder, said: "Relay teams are a relatively unique choice at running events and offer a fantastic opportunity for workplace teams to get together, share some camaraderie and have fun.

"The ultra events are a chance for teams of three or six runners to sign up and train together before taking part in an unforgettable experience as they race through Scotland's spectacular countryside.

"Not everyone will be able to, or want to, run a full 50K or 70K but running a shorter distance as part of a team is an achievable aim."

Teams can also raise funds for a charity close to their heart or for MND Scotland-the festival's official charity partner.