South By five
South By Five
South by Five is a race series of six events inspired by the iconic Glasgow road race, South Side Six.
Each event will be 5k race and will take part in one of the parks visited by South SIde Six – King’s Park, Linn Park, Rouken Glen, Pollok Park, Bellahouston Park and Queen’s Park.
The routes will be over a mixture of terrain during the series. Some tarmac, some trail and others a mix. Given the time of year, remember the routes will be affected by the Scottish weather! Care and appropriate footwear will be required on the day.
The series is to be open to just 50 entrants.
Each race will also be open to an additonal 50 entrants wishing to take part in just one of the events (or more!)
A waiting list will be available if required, for both the series and the additional events.
All races are electronically timed. Results will be made available here as soon as possible after event completion.
Individual race finishers will be offered a race momento, and a snack.
Race series finishers will be offered a medal, a t-shirt, bottle of beer and snack. Series winners will also receive prizes.
Water will be available at all the events, runners to bring their own cup/bottle
After the last race in Queens Park there will be a social and awards ceremony in Queens Park Bowling Club. Soup and bread available to all.
Race run under Scottish Athletics permit and UKA rules