WOULD-BE runners are challenged to don their trainers and take up the challenge of being their greatest.

The gauntlet has been thrown down at the launch of the Great Scottish Run, set to be held over the weekend of September 28 and 29.

With the countdown underway, runners of all abilities have six months to develop their training in preparation for what is set to be a celebration of health and wellbeing in Glasgow.

Nikki Etheridge has challenged herself to take on the 10k course after losing her left leg below the knee due to sarcoma.

Also donning their trainers are Lisa Ritchie and Emily Wallace who have both benefited immensely from running outdoors to boost their mental health.

Lastly, showing age is just a number, Christine Thomson, 69, helped to launch the event after only taking up running 18 months ago.

With the Toddler Dash, Junior Run and Family Mile taking place on Super Saturday, and both the 10k and half marathon on the Sunday, there is a race for runners of all ages and abilities to aim for.

Alex Jackson from organisers The Great Run Company, said: “This year, The Great Scottish Run is keen to get runners of all ages and abilities to be their greatest as they tackle our routes in what is Scotland’s biggest weekend of running.

"Every year Glasgow is transformed into a mecca for the serious and not so serious runners and we can’t wait to once again welcome previous participants and those keen to take on a new challenge for 2019."

For more information and to enter the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run see greatscottishrun.com

You can follow the event on Twitter @GreatScotRun using #GreatScottishRun or www.facebook.com/GreatScottishRun