Find the ‘Great chieftan o’ the Puddin Race’ with Simon Howie
SCOTTISH butchery brand, Simon Howie, is set to find the ‘Great chieftan o’ the Puddin’ Race’ this upcoming Burns Night with a new charity fundraiser event.
Kicking off on Burns Night, 25 January 2026, Simon Howie is inviting runners of all abilities to take part in a 5k run in aid of SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) called the ‘Puddin’ Race’.
Taking its inspiration from Burns’ ‘Ode to a Haggis’ poem, often the highlight of Burns Suppers across the country, Simon Howie’s ‘The Puddin’ Race’ aims to raise funds and continue to put its community and mental wellbeing at the heart of celebrations.
Entry is £15 per person, with £1 from every entry going directly to SAMH, and all profits are also set to be donated to the charity’s crucial mental health services.
Participants will also receive a celebratory haggis and medal, and may also purchase some exclusive race T-shirts and tote bags as mementos of the event.
Simon Howie, founder of Simon Howie, said: “At Simon Howie, January is our busiest time of the year as we produce over 1 million haggis for Burns Night, but for many it can feel like an uphill slog, so we wanted to create an event that takes what everyone loves about haggis and Burns Night and gets people moving, smiling and connecting.
“The Puddin’ Race is all about bringing people together for a cause that matters, supporting mental wellbeing across Scotland.We’ve already had a brilliant response to the race and there are only a few spots left, so anyone interested needs to be fast.”
Hazel McIlwraith, director of fundraising and major appeal at SAMH, said: “SAMH has been supporting Scotland’s mental health for over 100 years. Partnerships like this help us continue to deliver vital services and promote the positive impact of physical activity on wellbeing.”
