WITH the annual Great Scottish Run 10k taking place on Sunday, October 4, we are encouraging supporters to get their running shoes on and raise money for Celtic FC Foundation, and we’ve got a reason for every kilometre.

You can register your official participation HERE 

1 Run with your fellow Celtic supporters

Nothing beats the camaraderie of running alongside your fellow supporters and the typical enthusiasm from Celtic FC Foundation’s participants is an inspiring reminder that Celtic truly is a club like no other.

2  Raise funds for Celtic FC Foundation

Funds raised through your participation in the Great Scottish Run will further our initiatives within our key priority areas of Health, Equality, Learning and Poverty (HELP).

3 The perfect platform to embrace a fit and healthy lifestyle

Preparing for the Great Scottish Run 10k is a great excuse to adopt healthy living habits and continue running as part of your weekly exercise regimen.

4 See Glasgow in all its glory

Setting off from George Square, participants will travel across the city, including sharing some magnificent views from the Kingston Bridge (and a peek at Paradise), before finishing at Glasgow Green.

5 All levels of ability can get involved

Whether you are a seasoned runner or a novice with strained stamina, the Great Scottish Run caters to all levels of ability and participants can opt to tailor their allotted race time to suit their pace.

6 Fundraising couldn’t be simpler

Once you have signed up via the Great Scottish Run website (link above), let us know of your participation and we’ll take care of the rest. Celtic FC Foundation will issue you with all you need to fundraise including details of how to get set-up for online donations.

7 Sample the tremendous atmosphere of the Great Scottish Run

A well-established and hugely popular event, the Great Scottish Run is renowned for its signature atmosphere along the course as legions of well-wishers cheer you on as you pound the tarmac en-route to the finish line.

8 An occasion for the whole family

In addition to the 10k and half-marathon on Sunday, October 4, there is also the junior run for runners of a younger variety. Children and young people can participate in the Toddler Dash (0-5years): 100m (entry is free), Family Mile (3-8 years): 1 mile (entry fee adults/children £6 Junior Run (9-15 years), 2.5k (entry fee £6).

9 Honour the charitable foundations of Celtic

Getting involved with the Great Scottish Run and raising money for Celtic FC Foundation is an inspiring way of honouring the principles of charity, generosity and benevolence as set out by our founding father, Brother Walfrid.

10 Challenge yourself and have fun!

Completing the 10k or half-marathon represents a phenomenal achievement and is an admirable feat of dedication and endurance. Setting – and surpassing – a personal goal time represents a tremendous accomplishment and with the Great Scottish Run and Celtic FC Foundation, you are sure to have fun doing it.

To support Celtic FC Foundation through your efforts, please contact us following registration on 0141 551 4291 or [email protected]