Fans of Aberdeen FC will be ensuring that there will be a distinctly red feel to the Simplyhealth Great Aberdeen Run this August.

In a pioneering initiative to encourage improved fitness and wellbeing in the community, the famous football club and event organisers, The Great Run Company, have united together to create a special red Dons wave at the event, which features a 10k and half marathon.

Supporters who sign up for the August 25th event, which is for runners, joggers and walkers of all abilities, will be encouraged with special training programmes and advice from the backroom staff at Aberdeen FC for the big day.

And on event day itself, supporters who have signed up will start in a special dedicated red wave, sporting the club logo on their run number and being sent on their way by some of the club’s legendary figures. They will also be joined by a team of AFC staff who will be raising money for AFC’s partner charity, Aberdeen FC Community Trust (AFCCT)

Derek McInnes, Manager of the Dons, said, “This is a great initiative and we would love to see supporters, with our encouragement, train for the event ahead of the day.”

Robbie Hedderman, AFCCT’s Business Development Manager, is also excited about the prospect of the Red Wave. “This is a great opportunity for Aberdeen FC to do something special in the community and of course I hope supporters will look to raise money for our Trust.”

In order to join the red wave for the half marathon or 10k, fans should tick the box that is featured on the entry form confirming their allegiance to the Dons.

The Simplyhealth Great Aberdeen Run is staged by the organisers of the Simplyhealth Great North Run, the world’s biggest half marathon.

It is delivered in partnership with Aberdeen City Council, VisitAberdeenshire, Aberdeen Inspired, Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and is supported by the Aberdeen City Centre masterplan.

To enter the Simplyhealth Great Aberdeen Run visit www.greatrun.org/