Fun Run – Pencaitland Community

Pencaitland PTA & Playgroup launch 2014 Fun Run

A regular fixture in the annual calendar, Pencaitland Primary School’s PTA and the local Playgroup are holding a 10K & 5K fun run this April.

A regular fixture in the annual calendar, Pencaitland Primary School’s PTA and the local Playgroup are holding a 10K & 5K fun run on Saturday 26th April.

The warm up begins... a small section of the crowd that developed into a flash mob of Zumba fans during the 2013 Fun Run — The warm up begins… a small section of the crowd that developed into a flash mob of Zumba fans during the 2013 Fun Run. Click for entry forms and map.

All are welcome to take part with something for everyone. For the more committed runners there is the 10 kilometre circuit. There are also options of both 5K and 3.5K along with a family oriented 10K cycle. The Pencaitland Fun Run offers a unique opportunity to run off-road through some of East Lothian’s most beautiful countryside and Winton House estate.

All proceeds go to two of the village’s locally registered charities — Pencaitland Primary School Parent and Teachers Association and Pencaitland Playgroup.

How to enter

Entries can be made online right now for both the 10K and 5K routes through www.entrycentral.com. Entries for the Junior 5k, family 3.5K and 10K cycle route can be made to Pencaitland Primary school office in paper format. Even if you’re a late starter, the organisers will be accepting entries right up to the day of the race.

On the day all participants will need to register which starts from 1pm in the school Hall. There will also be a warm up Zumba session from 1.45pm on the day with the first of the races heading off from 2pm. Numbers will be issued at registration and the organisers are keen to ensure those taking part write their emergency contact details on the reverse. St Andrews Ambulance will be on site to help with any accidents or incidents during the day’s activities.

Useful Documents

Family Registration form 2014
10K & 5K Registration Form 2014
Route Map and Marshall Points 2014

Pictures from the 2013 Fun Run

Sun shines on Pencaitland PTA’s annual Fun Run

Pencaitland Primary School’s PTA held its annual Fun Run just as the clouds broke and the Sun shone briefly on those taking part.

Pencaitland Primary School’s PTA held its annual Fun Run just as the clouds broke and the Sun shone briefly on those taking part.

Runners at the start of the 10km race which began and ended back in the grounds of Pencaitland Primary School. Click the photo above for more pictures.

The PTA’s Fun Run has become a regular fixture in recent years with both committed and occasional runners participating. In addition the three distances — 10km, 5km & 3.5km — also offer the option to cycle the circuit.

All participants made it back safely and were rewarded with refreshments and the opportunity to enjoy one of the warmest days we have seen in months; rising to 12C in the afternoon. Fortunately it was still cool enough to make the running bearable.

Below we have a selection of snaps taken on the day. If you want an original copy of any picture featuring you or your family just drop an email to website@pencaitland.org.

We will report on the winners and times achieved shortly.

PTA & Playgroup Fun Run set for Saturday 13th April

The PTA & Playgroup Fun Run takes place on Saturday the 13th of April from 2pm in the grounds on Pencaitland Primary School.

The PTA & Playgroup Fun Run takes place on Saturday the 13th of April from 2pm in the grounds on Pencaitland Primary School.

The PTA Fun Run 2012. Click the photo to see more from last year's fun event. — The PTA Fun Run 2012. Click the photo to see more from last year’s fun event.

There’s something available for all skill levels at this year’s PTA Fun Run. On offer are the 10k, 5k and family 3.5k runs with a 10k bike trail. It’s sure to be a fun afternoon.

If you’d like to take part then follow the links to the forms. If you can spare time to help out as a Marshal (30 are needed) Contact Charlotte Taylor on 01875 340 987 or PPCPTA1@gmail.com.

Entry Forms

You can see a selection of snaps from last year’s Fun Run here.

A Bike’s eye view of Pencaitland’s Fun Run

Here’s a different view of last Saturday’s Fun Run. On the day two off-road cyclists inadvertently joined in the Fun Run and captured the course for about the first minute of the video below.

Don’t forget to send any photos you’d like to share to website@pencaitland.org or simply post it on the Pencaitland Facebook wall.

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Send us your Fun Run photos this weekend

Are you going to be at this year’s PTA Fun Run 2012? If you are please send us your snaps. We’ll then publicise it on the web.

Are you planning on taking part or cheering on participants in this year’s PTA Fun Run?

If you are and you get a good photo of events please share it with us. We will then publicise it on this website, on the School’s blog and via Facebook or Twitter.

Click for more details and a map of the cycle and running routes

How to send us your photos

There are three ways you can share photos from the day.

1. Email your photos, ideally one at a time, to website@pencaitland.org.

2. Share your pictures on our Facebook page at http://facebook.com/pencaitland.

3. Tweet your photos to @pencaitlandcc.

In each case give us a few words on where on the course you were and, if you know, who’s in the picture.

Video too?

Yes. If you take a video you can also share this. Please keep it short and all the options above still apply. If emailing the file needs to be under 20MB in size. If already uploaded to YouTube or some other video site, send us the link.

Entrance for the Fun Run

10K (ages 15yrs and above) £10, 5K (ages 11yrs and above) £10, family 3.5K run and 10K bike trail (no age limit, under 11yrs require accompanying adult) £2 per person. Pencaitland PTA is a registered charity, number SCO0003.

Entry forms

There’s still time to enter. Download the entry forms here – 10k & 5k Registration form — Family Registration Form.

PTA Fun Run Route Map

You can view a PDF of the planned 3.5, 5 and 10km cycle and runnning routes.

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PTA Fun Run 5k route revised

A minor change to the route of the 5km fun run avoids potential hazards but more marshals are still needed…

In a minor change the route of the five kilometre Fun Run for Saturday 24th March has been altered to avoid potential hazards.

The previous route took in the Boggs Holdings main road which lacks pedestrian footpaths. The revised route now avoids this, making it both safer and requiring fewer marshals on the day.

Updated PTA Fun Run 2012 Map with Marshal points

However the organisers are still looking for a few more helping hands. Please read on to find out how you can help…

Continue reading “PTA Fun Run 5k route revised”

PTA Fun Run route finalised

Whether you plan to take part or you simply want to know which spots would be good to see the action on the day (Saturday 24th March), the PTA’s Fun Run map will tell you what you need to know and where you need to go…

Whether you plan to take part or you simply want to know which spots would be good to see the action on the day (Saturday 24th March), the map below will tell you what you need to know.

Families can take part (starting at 2pm with registration at 1pm) in the 3.5 kilometre route. Alternatively there’s a 10 kilometre Cycle route. For the more ambitious there are two longer runs of either 5 or 10 kilometres.

All the proceeds from the day will be split between the PTA and Pencaitland Playgroup.

Continue reading “PTA Fun Run route finalised”

Pencaitland PTA Fun Run set for 24th March

The PTA are encouraging everyone in and aroun Pencaitland to take part in this month’s Fun Run. It’s in aid of Pencaitland Playgroup and the PTA. Both are very worthy causes and it will be a great excuse to get out and enjoy the countryside…

Time to dig out those running shoes, dust them down and get in a few warm-up laps before this month’s PTA Fun Run!

Whether young or old the PTA are looking for individuals, families and groups who would like to take part in the various Fun Runs and the Cycle Route planned for later this month.

All the proceeds from the day will be split between the PTA and Pencaitland Playgroup.

Anyone requiring a registration form please contact: Charlotte Taylor on 01875 340987 or charlotteleopold@hotmail.com. Alternatively download them here – 10k & 5k Registration form — Family Registration Form.

Marshals wanted!

The PTA needs 30 marshals to run the event so if you would like a ringside seat please get in touch.

Entrance for the Fun Run

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