Thousands gather in Glasgow for Great Scottish Run
Tens of thousands of participants are gathering in Glasgow for the Great Scottish Run, with organizers expecting around 35,000 adults and children to take part in the weekend events. The schedule includes a return of junior and toddler races on Saturday, followed by 10k and half-marathon distances on Sunday. Notable figures such as Olympic gold medallist Eilish McColgan and comedian Craig Ferguson are serving as official starters for the main races.
- ▪Organizers predict approximately 35,000 adults and children will participate in the Great Scottish Run weekend.
- ▪Saturday's events marked the return of junior and toddler races after they were cancelled last year due to Storm Amy.
- ▪Eilish McColgan and Craig Ferguson will officially start the Sunday 10k and half-marathon races.
- ▪The 10k and half-marathon routes both begin on St Vincent Street and finish at Glasgow Green.
- ▪Significant road closures are in effect on St Vincent Street, Paisley Road West, and part of Argyle Street until the afternoon.
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Thousands gather in Glasgow for Great Scottish RunImage source, PA MediaImage caption, The number of people taking part in this year's Great Scottish Run is expected to beat previous yearsPublished6 minutes agoTens of thousands of people are gathering in Glasgow ahead of this year's Great Scottish Run.Organisers predict about 35,000 adults and children will take part in a weekend of events which kicked off on Saturday.Sunday's runs include a 10k and a half marathon, with Scotland's 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Eilish McColgan and charity fundraiser Craig Ferguson the official starters.
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