Glasgow hotel to host Wings for Life World Run event
The Social Hub will take part in the Wings for Life World Run on Sunday, May 4, at noon.
The global event sees all participants run simultaneously, no matter where they are in the world.
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Participants download the official Wings for Life app and try to outrun the virtual Catcher Car.
Once you are caught, your run is over.
Antoine and Joel, student leaders of The Social Hub's regular Run Club, will lead the way from Glasgow's city centre.
The route will start and finish at The Social Hub Glasgow, with a scenic loop taking runners through Glasgow Green and along the River Clyde.
All participants will receive a goodie bag complete with exclusive discount codes for Stretched, Scotland's first clinically led independent assisted stretch studio.
One lucky winner will enjoy a complimentary 50-minute stretch, while the runner-up will receive a 25-minute stretch session.
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Ben Mcleod, general manager at The Social Hub, said: "It's the perfect opportunity for anyone who missed out on the London Marathon ballot.
"You still get to be part of a huge global running event, support an incredible cause, and have loads of fun doing it.
"We're so excited to be hosting a Wings for Life App Run here at The Social Hub Glasgow, it's part of a global fundraising initiative by Red Bull to support spinal cord research.
"All 21 of our hubs across Europe will be taking part on Sunday, and it's shaping up to be a really special event.
"The event is open to all, whether you're a regular runner or just fancy being part of something meaningful and fun."
Anyone looking to sign up and join the Glasgow run can do so on the Wings for Life World Run website.
All entry fees go directly towards spinal cord research, helping to find a cure for spinal cord injuries.
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