Heriot-Watt Round the Grounds
07 Apr 2024
Organiser's Description
This year the Heriot-Watt University Athletics Club is hosting their annual Round the Grounds Race on Sunday the 7th of April.
There will be two different events taking place:
- 5k - 13:30 start (13:15 declarations close)
- Kids Fun Run - 12:45 start (12:30 declarations close)
Both events are multi-terrain that will take you down the trail paths around the campus grounds.
Registration and number collection will be at the start line which is situated outside the Grid building from 12:00pm. (The GRID, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, Currie EH14 4AS)
The 5k is also part of the Scottish Student Sport Winter Series, so take part if you want to improve on your ranking for the year!
If you have any queries please contact the race organiser at athletics@hw.ac.uk.
5k
Timings
- 5k - 13:30 start (13:15 declarations close)
- Kids Fun Run 2k - 12:45 start (12:30 declarations close)
The 5k race is be a multi-terrain race that will take you round our campus grounds.
The Route
The route starts at the Grid building and follows the trail path around the outside of campus and will end at the Oriam which is a 5 minute walk from the start of the race.
Entry Costs
5k:
Entry is £10 for students and SA members and £12 otherwise.
A team entry form will be sent out to universities so that all students can qualify for the discount.
Kids Fun Run
Timings
- 5k - 13:30 start (13:15 declarations close)
- Kids Fun Run - 12:45 start (12:30 declarations close)
Children must be aged between 4 and 14 to enter the Fun Run, with all participating recieving a medal!
The Route
The route starts at the Grid building and will follow a short loop through the Heriot-Watt trails before finishing back at the Grid.
Entry Costs
Kids Fun Run:
Entry is £2 which includes a finishers medal for all kids particpating in this event.
Prices
5k
| Until | Discounted* | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2024 23:59 | £10.00 | £12.00 |
*Discounted for members of any of SA EA WA
For each sign-up, the organiser pays the Service Fee of 4% (min 50p). You pay no surchargeKids Fun Run
| Until | |
|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2024 23:59 | £2.00 |
Dates and Status
Date: 07 Apr 2024
Closing Date: 31 Mar 2024 23:59
Status: Closed
| Event | Available/Total |
|---|---|
| 5k | ??/200 |
| Kids Fun Run | ??/75 |