Return of 5k event - and a new fun run - to raise funds for Bo'ness Children's Fair
The Fair 5k is returning to Bo’ness in May and this year includes an event for the younger family members too.
The event is just one of a number of upcoming fundraisers being organised by the Bo’ness Fair committee in the run up to the ‘best day of the year’.
Following on from the first Fair Day 5k which took place on the town’s Foreshore last year, organisers are preparing to do it all again and this year there’s a 2k fun run event for the kids.
A spokesperson said: “This year is set to be bigger and better, featuring the return of our popular 5k alongside a 2k kids’ fun run to get the whole family involved.”
The 2k fun run and the 5k will take place on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
The newly added fun run will see youngsters complete a 2k route by walking, jogging or running with the fun run taking place ahead of the longer distance event.
The 2k will start at 11.15am – and all young people are welcome to take part.
The 5k event will then take place at 12 noon. Runners and walkers will follow a scenic route along the shore, heading east towards the harbour and wildflower meadow. The route then heads west along the John Muir Way towards the nature reserve. Participants will loop back around towards Kinneil Halt before the sprint to the finish line where the event started.
The events will kick off in the field opposite the car park in Union Street.
Entries are now open for both events and all walkers and runners must sign up in advance.
Book your place at https://bit.ly/BFDevents
Other upcoming fundraisers for the Bo’ness Children’s Fair Festival include The Toon Shindig at Bo’ness Town Hall on Saturday, March 21 with music from the DSP Band and pizza from Pizza Geeks.
The committee are also organising a daytime disco at Fisons on Saturday, May 30 from 2pm to 6pm.
Tickets for both these events are also available via https://bit.ly/BFDevents