Kenyans and locals to run in Aberdeen Sports Village opening event

Kenyans and locals to run in Aberdeen Sports Village opening event.

Top Kenyan athletes will mix with local runners of all ages at the Aberdeen Sports Village Mile meeting on Saturday 22nd August.

The historic event is being held as part of the open day to mark the opening of the multi-million pound state-of-the art new facility in Aberdeen's Linksfield Road.

The Kenyans will attempt to set a stadium record in the Aberdeen Sports Village International mile in which top domestic athletes will bid to clock the first sub-four minute mile by a Scot in the north-east.
The Kenyans will try to break the current track record of 3min 58.5sec set nine years ago.

Local runners of all ages and abilities will get the chance to compare themselves with the superstars by taking part in a series of open mile races.

There will be mile runs for primary and secondary school runners. There's also a JogScotland mile and open mile races for men and women. All participants will receive a commemorative certificate.

Also, teams of four men and women will take part in a special relay in which they'll attempt to break the mile world record.

Entry to these events is free but only a limited number of places are available in each race. If you want to take part please complete the entry application in our events listing section:- http://www.born2run.co.uk/Pages/Event.aspx?eventId=4446

Spectators are welcome to come along to cheer on the runners and to be part of what should be a great occasion. There is no admission charge.

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