Ruby's Run scheduled for Dean Castle in June

Apr 3 2009 by Clair Fullarton, Kilmarnock Standard

RUBY’S Ayrshire Hospice 5K and family fun day will take place on Sunday, June 14, at Dean Castle Country Park.

Ruby’s Ayrshire Hospice Run started when Ruby Young, a Kilmarnock Harrier, died from cancer.

Every year, East Ayrshire Council’s leisure development, in conjunction with the Kilmarnock Harriers, run this event to raise money for the Ayrshire Hospice with every penny going to this charity.

Last year more than 2000 runners and walkers took part in this family day out and the event raised in excess of £5000 for the Ayrshire Hospice.

The ladies 5K race starts at 11am and the cost is £10 or free if the minimum £10 sponsorship is raised.

The men’s 5K race starts at 11.30am and the cost £10 or free if minimum £10 sponsorship is raised. There is also a one-mile walk which starts at 1pm.

For further information call Rebecca Amiel on 01563 576704 or visit www.eac.eu/ruby to download 5K entry forms.