Glasgow’s streets echoed to the sound of pounding feet and cheers at the weekend as a record 23,386 people took part in the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run.
The event attracted participants, including elite athletes, from all over the world who enjoyed either the 10k or half marathon.
Glasgow Life which organised Sunday’s fun run hailed it as an overwhelming success … mainly due to the support of those taking part.
The deputy leader of Glasgow City Council and the Executive Member for the Commonwealth Games, Councillor Archie Graham, who himself completed the 10K, said: “Sunday showed just why the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run is the country’s premier road race. It has it everyone from an exceptional athletes to thousands of everyday heroes running for a cause close to their heart.
“Every year the event sets new records, from personal bests to the numbers taking part, and this year we had a record number of participants.
“It was a day to remember.”
The winner of the men’s half-marathon was Ethiopian Hailu Mekonnen with a time of 1:01:53 while the first woman past the finish line was Caroline Kilel in 1.09:11 from Kenya who managed to keep hold of her title from last year.
She said. “It’s a very good race, I’ve been a few times now. Glasgow is very good, especially with so many people cheering.”
First male Scot in the half-marathon was Ross Houston who finished in 1.07.51.
Fiona Matheson was the first Scottish woman home in the 13-mile event with 1.18.54.
In the wheelchair half marathon Mark Telford won with a time of 56.25, followed by the female winner Jane Egan who finished in 01.25.49.
Celebrity faces taking part included Jenni Falconer, George Bowie, Michelle McManus and Olympic athletes Sally Gunnell and Craig Maclean.
Michelle said: “I’ve made it to the end and in a faster time than I anticipated which is fantastic. I feel great.”
To register for next year’s race visit www.runglasgow.org
