Great Perthshire Tattie Run
Event summary
Come and join in the 3rd Great Perthshire Tattie Run and let’s make it a day to remember.
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Great Scottish Events is the UK’s original adventure challenge company. We’re here to help organisations stage exciting, demanding and professional fundraising events, with participant satisfaction guaranteed. And it’s all about the fundraising, all of our events have a primary purpose of raising as much money as possible for the event charity. Over the years we have assisted charities raise more than £12 Million for their own good causes!
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How to enter
Tickets available until Sat Aug 07 2021
What's included:
- Finisher's medals
- Branston potatoes
- Race photography
- Bag Drop
- Trophies for race winners
Team Relay
Run 1mi
Spud & Spoon Race
Run 0.2km
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Frequently asked questions
What makes the Great Perthshire Tattie Run unique?
This is no ordinary race, although a short distance in theory, runners will have to carry around a bag of potatoes while they race!… read moreHow can we sign up as a team for the Great Perthshire Tattie Run?
Teams can be made of all sizes, either all fundraising for the same charity, or each choosing their own to fundraise for. A team will initially need to be set up by a ‘Team Captain’ and can then go forth and recruit more members into the team over time, each registering themselves separately.… read moreHow much does it cost to enter the Great Perthshire Tattie Run?
Due to the generosity of the sponsors, the event is free to enter!… read more
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Route description
Route description
It's a short distance race - approx. one mile, but there is a twist. Participants are expected to carry a bag of potatoes while running!
Men are asked to haul a 20kg bag (just over three stones in old money) and women 10kg at the 'Great Perthshire Tattie Run.' There are relay options (4 x 400 metres approx.) and anyone considering that option will face serious opposition from teams of army cadets, pub teams, gym members, shop staff, farmers and rugby teams.
Individuals
Start outside City Hall (opposite St. John's Shopping Centre) next to stage in King Edward Street, turn right into St. John's Place and head past St. John's Kirk, turn right into St. John's Street behind the church, turning right again into St. John's Place on the other side of the church heading back up towards King Edward Street past the stage.
This circuit will be repeated in a loop four times before crossing the finish line.
Teams
Start outside City Hall (opposite St. John's Shopping Centre) next to stage in King Edward Street, turn right into St. John's Place and head past St. John's Kirk, turn right into St. John's Street behind the church, turning right again into St. John's Place on the other side of the church heading back up towards King Edward Street past the stage.
Each team member must complete one circuit only before handing over to each team member at the stage area. The final team member will cross the actual finish line.
Juniors
Start outside City Hall (opposite St. John's Shopping Centre) next to stage in King Edward Street, turn right into St. John's Place and turn right into Fleshers' Vennel at the front of St. John's Kirk, turn right into St. John's Place heading back up towards King Edward Street past the stage, before crossing the finish line with their small bag of tatties (aprox. 2.5kg) in tact. (length of each run is dependant on age group!)
Spud 'n' Spoon Races
Start outside City Hall (opposite St. John's Shopping Centre) next to stage in King Edward Street, heading straight up towards almost the High Street then turning back towards the stage area in King Edward Street. This is a fun activity with races for toddlers, children and adults.
Schedule
14:00 Start Female Individual race
14:20 Start Male Individual race
14:40 Start Junior Individual race
14:55 Start Wheelchair relay
15:15 Start Spud & Spoon races
15:30 Start Relay race
15:45 Present relay Cup
More detailed information will be communicated to entrants closer to the event date.
There will be a late entry desk beside the stage for entries signed up one hour before the races begin.
St John's Shopping Centre, King Edward St, Perth PH1 5UB, UK
Get directionsThere are various car parks around the area. However, it will be extremely busy so arrive early!
Alternatively, choose the 'Park and Ride' service, local bus service, cycle or walk to avoid the stress of trying to find a parking space.
Team Relay
Spud & Spoon Race
Interested in volunteering at this event?
Organisers are always looking for an extra pair of hands and there are plenty of roles to fill!
Complete this short form and the organiser will be in touch.
By submitting, you’re accepting that we’ll pass your details onto the event organiser. We won’t pass your details onto anyone else.
Route description
Route description
It's a short distance race - approx. one mile, but there is a twist. Participants are expected to carry a bag of potatoes while running!
Men are asked to haul a 20kg bag (just over three stones in old money) and women 10kg at the 'Great Perthshire Tattie Run.' There are relay options (4 x 400 metres approx.) and anyone considering that option will face serious opposition from teams of army cadets, pub teams, gym members, shop staff, farmers and rugby teams.
Individuals
Start outside City Hall (opposite St. John's Shopping Centre) next to stage in King Edward Street, turn right into St. John's Place and head past St. John's Kirk, turn right into St. John's Street behind the church, turning right again into St. John's Place on the other side of the church heading back up towards King Edward Street past the stage.
This circuit will be repeated in a loop four times before crossing the finish line.
Teams
Start outside City Hall (opposite St. John's Shopping Centre) next to stage in King Edward Street, turn right into St. John's Place and head past St. John's Kirk, turn right into St. John's Street behind the church, turning right again into St. John's Place on the other side of the church heading back up towards King Edward Street past the stage.
Each team member must complete one circuit only before handing over to each team member at the stage area. The final team member will cross the actual finish line.
Juniors
Start outside City Hall (opposite St. John's Shopping Centre) next to stage in King Edward Street, turn right into St. John's Place and turn right into Fleshers' Vennel at the front of St. John's Kirk, turn right into St. John's Place heading back up towards King Edward Street past the stage, before crossing the finish line with their small bag of tatties (aprox. 2.5kg) in tact. (length of each run is dependant on age group!)
Spud 'n' Spoon Races
Start outside City Hall (opposite St. John's Shopping Centre) next to stage in King Edward Street, heading straight up towards almost the High Street then turning back towards the stage area in King Edward Street. This is a fun activity with races for toddlers, children and adults.
Schedule
14:00 Start Female Individual race
14:20 Start Male Individual race
14:40 Start Junior Individual race
14:55 Start Wheelchair relay
15:15 Start Spud & Spoon races
15:30 Start Relay race
15:45 Present relay Cup
More detailed information will be communicated to entrants closer to the event date.
There will be a late entry desk beside the stage for entries signed up one hour before the races begin.
St John's Shopping Centre, King Edward St, Perth PH1 5UB, UK
Get directionsThere are various car parks around the area. However, it will be extremely busy so arrive early!
Alternatively, choose the 'Park and Ride' service, local bus service, cycle or walk to avoid the stress of trying to find a parking space.
Team Relay
Spud & Spoon Race
Interested in volunteering at this event?
Organisers are always looking for an extra pair of hands and there are plenty of roles to fill!
Complete this short form and the organiser will be in touch.
By submitting, you’re accepting that we’ll pass your details onto the event organiser. We won’t pass your details onto anyone else.