Event calendar 2020
Forth Bridge Abseil Sunday 10 May Registration £30 with minimum fundraising pledge of £160
This exhilarating and unique challenge allows you to abseil from the iconic Forth Rail Bridge – Scotland’s Best Loved Landmark, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a 165ft drop with a soft landing on the golden sandy beach below, set in the picturesque village of South Queensferry it’s the ultimate abseil experience! —
Edinburgh Marathon Festival 23-24 May
Pound the streets of the capital on the flattest and fastest marathon in the UK! Taking in the sights of Holyrood Park, Arthurs Seat, Portobello Beach and Gosford House amongst others, you can run 5k, 10k, half marathon or marathon distances. Or why not round up 3 friends and sign up for the Hairy Haggis Relay!
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Celtic Challenge
Dragon Boat Race
27-31 May Edinburgh to Iona Registration from £190
Take on the Celtic Challenge, our epic 200 mile cycling event! Get on your bike and cycle from the Hospice in Edinburgh to the beautiful Isle of Iona in just four days, taking in some of Scotland’s most stunning cycling routes. This event is suitable for experienced and novice cyclists alike with a training plan provided to ensure you are in top condition to enjoy yourself during the challenge! Limited places available, so get in touch today! —
A Walk to Remember Saturday 20 June Registration £15 Adults £10 Children
A family friendly sponsored walking event along the stunning East Lothian coastline. Choose your route from the Big Yin, or the Small Yin, 13.5 and 5.5 miles starting from Portobello and Cockenzie respectively. Both distances finish in Aberlady. Dogs on leads welcome.
www.stcolumbashospice.org.uk
Saturday 29 August Registration £340 per team of 17
Round up a crew and get fired up on the forth in our exhilarating Dragon Boat Race at Ocean Terminal. It’s a great team building event which is open to all ages and abilities. It’s an exciting, fun and challenging way to raise money for the Hospice – do you have what it takes to battle it out for the title of Dragon Masters and the coveted winner’s trophy? Register today and find out! —
Celtic Challenge Normandy 23-27 September Registration £190 per person with a fundraising target of £1750
A new event for 2020, join us abroad as we take our Celtic Challenge to Normandy! Cover 200 miles in just 4 days from the historic port town of Cherbourg, to the small fishing port of Ouistreham in the heart of the landing beaches. All abilities are welcome and even if you’re new to cycling, we’ll make
