Wizard Run in Memory of Derek

Derek Adamson was a well-loved coach, leader and friend at Kirkcaldy Wizards, playing a huge role in the group.

In March 2024, Derek was in Inverness for the weekend to support at the half marathon and decided to take part in Alness Parkrun while he was there.

Unfortunately, Derek took very ill during the Parkrun, and sadly passed away the next weekend.

With many of the Kirkcaldy Wizards due to take part in the Inverness event, there were group members there who were able to be with Derek while he was ill, and support each other and Derek’s family.

In August, the Wizards held a 5k trail run event in Beveridge Park in Derek’s memory. There was no fee to take part, but participants could make a donation to charity.

Derek had run hundreds of races all over the country, including several London Marathons, and had been collecting medals for many years. For the event, Derek’s dad, Andy, decided to donate all of Derek’s medals, so that every finisher could receive one. He was present for the event, and was able to start the race in memory of his son.

Over 130 runners took part, with the event raising over £1000 for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland.

Such a loved member, the group plan to keep doing things in Derek’s memory in the future.