IN PICTURES: Falkirk primary schools Go Run For Fun

More than 30 schools across Falkirk district took part in the running initiative GO Run For Fun on Tuesday, supported by Falkirk Victoria Harriers.

The event also formed part of the local schools' Primary Cross Country championship.

More than 1,000 children were joined by Guy Learmonth, the third fastest Scottish 800m athlete of all time, who interacted with the children during the race. He then greeted the participants at the finish line and took part in a Q and A session with them. Provost Billy Buchanan was also at the starting point cheering the children on.

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“The children return to school buzzing from excitement of the morning’s event and feedback from schools is that it also improves children’s confidence and self-esteem.”

GO Run For Fun has been working with primary schools and councils across the UK to help encourage children between the ages of five and 11 years old to get active and become more aware of the fun involved in sport and activity. Prior to the event, a dozen Falkirk primary schools attended a separate GO Run For Fun Health & Wellbeing event, where two pupils from each school were trained as Special Agents, with a mission to get their school healthy and active. The cross country run welcomed the Special Agents back to discuss how their missions went ahead of the run.

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INEOS Chairman, Jim Ratcliffe, is deeply passionate about running. He said: “It has never been more important to support young people in leading healthier, more active lives.

“GO Run for Fun and The Daily Mile have been making a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of hundreds of thousands of children in the UK and beyond for the last four years. We are very proud to support these two initiatives and everyone who runs in them.”

To find out more about GO Run For Fun, visit www.gorunforfun.com or stay up to date on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.