AGCC members craving a springtime challenge are being encouraged to put their best feet forward and enter the NFU Mutual 10K AGCC Cup at Run Garioch.
The brand-new competition will be open to teams of four from all AGCC member organisations and is part of the event’s NFU Mutual 10K.
The prize will be the chance to lift the new ‘Chamber Cup’ and a donation to the winning team’s charity of choice.
Stephen Hepburn, Senior Agent at NFU Mutual Aberdeen City and Shire, said: “NFU Mutual Aberdeen Shire and City are proud to sponsor this fantastic local event. Now in its 20th year, we are positive this will be a race to remember. We look forward to working with Run Garioch and the local community and wish all the contestants the best of luck.”
AGCC commercial manager Jason Stewart added: “As champions of the North-east Scotland regional economy, the Chamber are delighted to be working alongside Run Garioch to invite employees from our 1300 member organisations to compete for the NFU Mutual 10K AGCC Cup.
“The competition presents a fun and challenging opportunity for runners to experience the breathtaking views in Aberdeen and an opportunity to network with fellow sports enthusiasts from our local business community.”
To enter, runners only need to state the name of the member organisation they work for as well as the name of their team of four when registering online. Runners who have already entered the event can update their details online to add a team name, or ask RGHQ (info@rungarioch.co.uk) for assistance.
The new competition will complement Run Garioch’s longstanding AB51 Business Challenge, open to runners from all AB51-based businesses. Chamber members Scotframe have clinched that title for the last four years.
Run Garioch’s race director, Graham Morrison, said: “We are constantly looking for ways to engage members of our wider community with Run Garioch, and the new Chamber Cup will do just that. With just under two months to go until race day, we hope many local businesses will rise to the challenge.”
Run Garioch will be held on Sunday, 11 May at Inverurie’s Garioch Sports Centre. Entries to all events – including the NFU Mutual 10K, the Mackie’s 5K, the McWilliam Lippe Half-Marathon and the CP&Co. Junior Run – are available on www.rungarioch.co.uk.
All funds raised at Run Garioch support the work of the Garioch Sports Centre, as well as numerous local charities.