OTBT 2024: All you need to know

Are you ready for Off the Beatson Track 2024?

This summer join us at the Riverside Museum for our annual 10k walk, 'Off the Beatson Track'. The last ten years have seen over 14,000 participants walk over 86,800 miles - making it Glasgow's brightest sponsored walk as we turn Glasgow's west end Beatson yellow. This fun-filled 10k walk is fully accessible and perfect for all ages, making it a great day out, full of family entertainment!

Don't worry, there is still time to register for our 11th annual Off the Beatson Track!

Here's all the information you will need to know before the event!

How To Travel To The Event

Travel reminders: 

• If you plan on taking the bus, there are several nearby stops that offer convenient access to the venue. *Please note*- Bus routes do not drop you off directly at the event, however, there are stops located close by in Partick, at Morrisons and at the bus interchange.
• The nearest train station and subway is Partick.
• You can pay to park at the museum which is also outside the LEZ (Glasgow's Low Emission Zone - LEZ (arcgis.com)). Participants must pay £3 for the first hour, and our volunteers will issue parking passes to cover all-day parking at the Riverside Carpark entrance.

What You Will Need 

Preparation reminders: 

• There are refill points at the Riverside Museum for pre and post walk, and we encourage everyone to bring their own water bottle as you may need plenty throughout the day and we cannot supply single use plastic bottles
• Please make sure you bring your OTBT wristband to the event as this confirms when you set off on your 10K.
• Remember to wear your Off the Beatson Track t-shirt, we want this to be our brightest year yet. Feel free to add your own message on the back.
• If you have not managed to collect your t-shirt and wristband don’t panic, we will bring all this on site on 25^th and you can collect from the marquee!

Prepare Your Pets

Pet reminders: 

• We ask that all pets are kept on leads to ensure smooth running of the event, and in case any four-legged friends disagree for any reason.
• Don't forget to bring water (and snack) for your pet food - they need to stay hydrated over the course of the walk too!
• Please ensure all waste is collected and disposed of accordingly, we must keep the route as clean as we can.

On the walk

• We must ask everyone to please stick to the wave they signed up for. Due to the high volume of participants, it is essential to have the waves separated to avoid congestion and make the event enjoyable for all.
• During the walk, there are multiple locations where toilets are available (including disabled access).
• There is a refill station with snacks and toilets at the halfway point, and the Beatson Café is open for hot drinks, ice cream and snacks. More to be announced soon! 
• Entertainment will be provided from start to finish. With a variety of wonderful performers, there will be something for everyone, and we hope you will stay to enjoy the DJ, bouncy fun, and food trucks, when you get back to the Riverside Museum