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Run the Blades is a totally unique event held exclusively within the UK’s largest onshore wind farm, Whitelee Wind Farm. The site offers a real feel for the great outdoors, but is a convenient 20 minute drive from the bustling centre of Glasgow. Incorporating three distances – a 10K, half marathon and 50K ultramarathon – the event makes trail running accessible to runners of all fitness and experience levels.
Half Marathon, 10K and 50k
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Fri, 3 Sept 2021
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Eaglesham, United Kingdom
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After booking your event, invite your friends to join you and you'll get £5 credit if they make it their first Let's Do This booking.
Where and when
Location
Whitelee Windfarm, Moor Rd, Eaglesham, Glasgow G76 0QQ, UK
Start times
Fri, 3 Sept 2021
Half Marathon:
TBC | 10K:
TBC | 50k:
TBC Races summary
Here's what races are available for Run The Blades
Half Marathon
13.1mi
10K
10km
50k
50km
Route information
10K
A perfect introduction to trail running around a relatively easy but rolling route. You’ll be hard pushed to find a 10K near Glasgow with scenery as good as this. Limited spaces.
A perfect introduction to trail running around a relatively easy but rolling route. You’ll be hard pushed to find a 10K near Glasgow with scenery as good as this. Limited spaces.
Half Marathon
So you’ve bagged a few 10Ks but don’t fancy the big dunter just yet? Then the half marathon is the race for you. The perfect distance to raise money for your favourite charity.
So you’ve bagged a few 10Ks but don’t fancy the big dunter just yet? Then the half marathon is the race for you. The perfect distance to raise money for your favourite charity.
50K Ultra
Bridging the gap between marathon and the longer ultras? The original Run the Blades length offers competitors the opportunity to step up from road marathon to ultra trail running.
Bridging the gap between marathon and the longer ultras? The original Run the Blades length offers competitors the opportunity to step up from road marathon to ultra trail running.
What's included
Everyone loves a goody bag and we’re no different. Medal, t-shirt & a selection of other nice stuff.
How to get there
Whitelee Windfarm, Moor Rd, Eaglesham, Glasgow G76 0QQ, UK
Get full directionsThere is on-site parking for all three events, however, we’re encouraging people to car share or use the shuttle buses that will be running from Glasgow or Eaglesham. This helps the logistics on the day and also reduces the carbon footprint of the event.
Breaking Strain Events
We are Breaking Strain Events, an event management company based in Scotland. Our team specialise in the delivery of bespoke activities for our intrepid community. Over the years we've organised copious challenges, races, treks and adventures to feed the rapidly growing endurance scene. As a result, we've gained substantial experience operating in the United Kingdom, the Arctic, the Alps, Kilimanjaro and beyond. Since our establishment back in 2008, we've worked with charities, corporates, private groups and individuals. While some of our activities facilitate mass-participation, others benefit from intimate wilderness settings. From the get go, we’ve been fully health and safety, first aid and risk management qualified. Due to our passion for exploration and avid sense of adventure, we always open our doors to fresh ideas. Therefore, be sure to share your outdoor stories with us and most of all - let us know what challenge is on your bucket list!
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