24/08/2026
The Picardy 5k race directors, Jan, Charlie and Di would like to extend our thanks to everyone who was involved in making our Picardy 5k race a success last Saturday as we raised funds for the Bennachie Leisure Centre. Thanks to our sponsors,
Strathbogie Scotland
for financing our race numbers and timing, JBT Painting Services
for prizes and sound system hire and Score Competitions for First Aid cover for the day.
Thanks also to Terry and Chris at the BLC, Lisa Stewart Studio for our artwork, Aedan Lucas for our medal design, Rachel at Thrive Fitness for our warm up, Donald Munro at LXM events for our PA system hire, Thistle Timing for race numbers and race timing, Ingrained Inc for our medals, the BLC for bottled water, Mackies of Scotland for chocolate, the Co-op for bananas and St Andrews First Aid.
Special thanks to Fi Loveday our commentator on the day, all of our marshal volunteers and of course Jog Scotland Insch and all of the runners who took part on the day.
Thank you all!!
And finally ….
Are you inspired by the runners you saw last Saturday? Would you like to be able to run 5k? Well look no further! Your local jog group, Jog Scotland Insch will be commencing their next Couch to 5k block commencing on the 31st August at 6.30pm at the Bennachie Leisure Centre. Already a runner? How about joining us on Mondays at 6.30pm for a 5k or 7.30pm for 6/7k. We also hold a 5k run on Thursdays at 6.30pm. We are a social jog group where no one gets left behind so come along and join us. We look forward to seeing you!
