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A unique, parkour-inspired running event is to be held in Edinburgh in October with the aim of raising money for Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland. | A unique, parkour-inspired running event is to be held in Edinburgh in October with the aim of raising money for Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland. |
The charity hopes hundreds of runners will seize the chance to jump, climb and crawl their way across the capital. | The charity hopes hundreds of runners will seize the chance to jump, climb and crawl their way across the capital. |
The 10km race will see competitors take in many of the city's iconic sights during the traffic-free challenge. | The 10km race will see competitors take in many of the city's iconic sights during the traffic-free challenge. |
The exact "Urbathon" route is secret, but the event on 18 October is open to people of all abilities. | The exact "Urbathon" route is secret, but the event on 18 October is open to people of all abilities. |
It will be possible to miss some of the obstacles out | It will be possible to miss some of the obstacles out |
Parkour, or free-running, involves finding new ways of crossing urban landscapes, by vaulting, leaping and climbing. | Parkour, or free-running, involves finding new ways of crossing urban landscapes, by vaulting, leaping and climbing. |
Race organiser Jenny Smith said: "We're expecting up to 1,000 runners to take part in this new event and help get it started with a bang for us. | Race organiser Jenny Smith said: "We're expecting up to 1,000 runners to take part in this new event and help get it started with a bang for us. |
"I'm not going to give too much away because we want to keep some of the obstacles a secret so it's more fun on the day. | "I'm not going to give too much away because we want to keep some of the obstacles a secret so it's more fun on the day. |
"I can say that you might have to jump over some vehicles and run through a bit of water." | "I can say that you might have to jump over some vehicles and run through a bit of water." |
She said it will be possible to sit out any of the obstacles and that the event - which is the first of its kind in Scotland - will be open to anyone who can walk the distance. | |
The run, which is sponsored by organisations including Edinburgh Leisure, will cover a range of surfaces around the city - starting in front of Arthur's Seat and taking in the Scottish Parliament building. | The run, which is sponsored by organisations including Edinburgh Leisure, will cover a range of surfaces around the city - starting in front of Arthur's Seat and taking in the Scottish Parliament building. |
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