Perth's North Inch the "perfect" venue for this weekend's Anglo Celtic Plate

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The Perth public is being encouraged to show their support for a high-profile ultra running race this weekend.On Sunday, the 2022 Anglo Celtic Plate event takes place around the scenic North Inch’s 2.381km loop.There will be the 100km race which incorporates the annual Anglo Celtic Plate home countries event, as well as the Scottish 100km road championship and the British 100km championship.The 50km race, meanwhile, incorporates the Scottish 50km championship.Some of the country’s finest ultra runners will be in attendance and pulling on the Scotland vest.But both distances also offer up an ‘open’ entry.Race coordinator Adrian Stott, a well-respected ultra running figure, told the PA: “We will have top Scottish runners aiming for GB selection and mere mortals trying to get round and have fun.“You are seeing participants coming round every 15 or so minutes, so you really have a lot of contact to support.“The ultra running community is a very family-friendly one.

The fast runners have respect for the slow runners.”Adrian revealed that the Fair City’s North Inch is the “perfect” venue.He explained: “The Anglo Celtic Plate circulates around the home countries - Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales.“Every few years it is Scotland’s turn to host.

We have hosted it in Edinburgh before.“But the course at the North Inch is perfect for what the guys and girls are doing. That is trying to run a very long way on a flat course that does not have many twists and turns.“All of the locals in Perth will know that the loop is well-used by runners and walkers.“It’s a great venue for an ultra race.

The atmosphere builds up every lap as you watch people move around.“In ultra racing, you have a lot of events on the trail these days.“But doing a