ST. ANDREWS PARK RUN

Early day motion 506, tabled 10 October 2016 by Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party). Signed by 14 members.

That this House congratulates the organisers of the St. Andrews Park Run for organising weekly five kilometre runs each Saturday in Craigtoun Country Park in North-East Fife; notes the wider park run movement event celebrated its twelfth anniversary on 1 and 2 October 2016, and that the event has been run 26,675 times; thanks the volunteers, organisers, contestants and the local townspeople of St. Andrews whose hard work makes these runs possible; applauds the organisers for keeping this event free for all members of the community to participate in, including children, the elderly, and the less-abled; commends the great effort this organisation makes in promoting health and fitness in the St. Andrews community and allowing townsfolk to engage in nature; and encourages all members of the community and visitors to partake in this wonderful event.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 13, Independent 1.