Following a successful Community Grants Fund application in 2014, Portobello parkrun has announced it will start in Figgate Park on 18 April 2015.

They say: "Portobello parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for runners of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 9:30am in Figgate Park, Baileyfield Road.

It offers an opportunity for all the local community, male or female, young or old, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy this beautiful park and get physically active into the bargain. We want to encourage people to jog or run together irrespective of their ability – this event is truly open to all and best of all it really is FREE!

Taking part is easy – just register before your first ever parkrun. The great thing is that you only ever need to do this once! Then just set your alarm for Saturday morning and get yourself there!

It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run and it can really be whatever you want it to be, whether that’s for fun or as part of a training plan.

Craigentinney and Duddingston Neighbourhood Partnership: Without their support this parkrun would not exist. Many thanks.

Portobello and Craigmillar Neighbourhood Partnership: Without their support this parkrun would not exist. Many thanks."

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