Over 200 runners are expected to take part in a special ‘Run the Runway’ event at Sumburgh Airport this Saturday, 28 September.
Participants will run the perimeter of all three runways at the airfield, totalling at distance of around four miles, to raise funds for the charity, Mind Your Head Shetland.
The event, which will begin at dusk, has been organised in memory of Iain Goodlad by his colleagues at the airport to generate money for the local charity which provided support to his family and friends following his death earlier this year.
Andrew Farquhar, General Manager at Sumburgh Airport, said:
“We’ve been delighted that so many people have wanted to take part in this special fundraising event.
“Iain was a popular colleague who played sport locally and this seems a very positive tribute to him and to raise money to support the amazing work that Mind Your Head carries out in the local community.”
The event has been organised by the airport team with refreshments for participants and raffle prizes donated by local companies.
Access to the event is limited to participants only for safety reasons.
