They raised over £92,000 for Cancer Research by taking part in a number of races, including the hugely popular Pretty Muddy obstacle course. Huge crowd attended to cheer them on across the park. Saoirse O’Halloran, 11, was chosen as VIP starter to sound the horn ahead of a bumper programme of events. A pupil at St Margaret’s Primary in Dunfermline, she was at the start line to cheer on participants along with her sister Aoife, 15, brother Eamon, 15, and her mum Julie Keith. Saoirse who is a member of the Centre Stage
Pure Radio Scotland presenter Lynne Hoggan hosted on stage at Race for Life Fife and MP Neale Hanvey and David Torrance MSP attended to give out medals to all who crossed the finish line. The afternoon was also superbly compered by Gavin Wallace at the finishing line.
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Images from the Race For Life held at Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy (Pics: Fife Photo Agency/Cath Ruane) Photo: Walter Neilsen, Cath Ruane
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Warming up for 2023 Race For Life (Pic: Fife Photo Agency) Photo: Fife Photo Agency
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Competitors in the Pretty Muddy certainly got muddy as they tackled the obstacles Photo: Fife Free Press
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A muddy competitor heads to the finishing line Photo: Cath Ruane
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All smiles as the runners make their way round the course at Beveridge Park Photo: Cath Ruane
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Host Gavin Wallace did a sterling job behind the mic and also ended up covered in mud as he he high fived and hugged by competitors Photo: Cath Ruane
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All smiles as this young entrant reaches the end of the course Photo: Cath Ruane
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All smiles after completing the Pretty Muddy event Photo: Fife Photo Agency
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The course took competitors around Beveridge Park in Kirkcaldy Photo: Cath Ruane
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There were plenty of muddy faces to be seen around the park on Sunday Photo: Fife Photo Agency
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This youngster was in full sprint for the finishing line Photo: Fife Photo Agency
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Saoirse O'Halloran started the race with sister Aoife Photo: Fife Photo Agency
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Warming up for 2023 Race For Life (Pic: Fife Photo Agency) Photo: Fife Photo Agency
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Competitors in the Pretty Muddy certainly got muddy as they tackled the obstacles Photo: Fife Free Press
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A muddy competitor heads to the finishing line Photo: Cath Ruane