Perth Kilt Run 2016

Perth Kilt Run 2016

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Posted 2016-07-21 by Douglas Sutherland-Brucefollow

Sun 18 Sep 2016

The City of Perth, Western Australia, was named after the city of Perth in Scotland. That city is named after a Pictish word meaning 'copse', a small thicket of trees.

There's also a city called Perth in Ontario, where in 2009 the idea was conceived of a kilted run in honour of the 800th anniversary of of the granting of the Royal Burgh Charter to Perth by King William the Lion of Scotland to Perth, Scotland (and to have fun).

The race took place the following year with 1089 runners. Two years later Perth, Scotland organised a Kilt Run with just not quite as many runners and then Perth, WA joined the fun of the Perth Kilt Runs, all vying for the largest number of runners to get a mention in the Guinness World Records - currently held by Ontario at 1,764 in 2012.



Kilt Runs are becoming a great way to raise money for charities, and WA's is no different. The charities supported with all the proceeds are Beyond Blue and The Amanda Young Foundation , both extremely worthy of your support.

This year the date for both the Perth Kilt Run and the Armadale City Highland Gathering is Sunday the 18th September. There are two different length runs and entry fees are Adults - $10, Senior - $8, Youth - $5; Children (12 yrs and under) are Free, but you can donate more if you desire.



Kilts are available for purchase at a fraction of their true cost when you register - only $30 in a very wide range of sizes. Book early. If you don't want to buy, there are hiring options through various shops in Perth.

Get a group going, get sponsors to help raise funds, but get involved.



#armadale
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#competitions
#cultural_events
#eastern_suburbs
#escape_the_city
#festivals
#food_wine
#september
!date 18/09/2016 -- 18/09/2016
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