Glasgow was filled with smiles and hilarious costumes as the Great Scottish Run returned to the city with over 20,000 taking to the streets.
Bursting with excitement and abuzz, Glasgow welcomed tens of thousands of people to run through its streets, all for different causes.
Becoming the first city to be named the European Capital of Sport twice, Saturday 30 September saw over 1200 kids aged 3-15 having fun in the AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run, concluding with the high-spirited Mascot race as part of “Super Saturday”.
On Sunday, October, 1 thousands crossed the start line in the heart of the city at George Square to the sound of Glasgow Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren ringing the start bell for the 10km and half marathon.
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Scotland saw success in the men and women's half marathons with Jamie Crow being crowned the winner with a time of 1:04:50, whereas Natasha Phillips won with a time of 1:12:13.
Charging up the atmosphere and energy, Heart Radio breakfast show hosts Des Clarke and Jennifer Reoch together with the Glasgow Crowd, cheered runners on as they crossed the start line onto the steep incline of St Vincent Street.
Runners then went on a scenic route passing many key landmarks including The Hydro, The Finnieston Crane and Pacific Quay before making their way to the finish line in Glasgow Green.
Setting the pace, elite runners powered through the course with cream of the crop athletes Lily Patridge completing the 10km in 00:33:08 & Lewis Hannigan 00:31:27 to take first place.
It was also a huge fundraising weekend for many charities and in true Glasgow spirit many runners adorned vibrant and imaginative costumes from Barbie Roller Blading to Unicorns.
Charities with runners included CHAS, Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, and Blood Cancer UK, with inspiring stories from many of the runners celebrating their own personal reasons for running.
Paul Foster, Chief Executive at the Great Run Company said, “It’s been a brilliant day here in Glasgow for the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run.
“A huge well done to everyone taking part and thank you to all our volunteers and partners who helped us deliver a fantastic event today.”
Bailie Annette Christie, chair of Glasgow Life, said: “The AJ Bell Great Scottish Run is a celebration of everything that makes Glasgow great.
"Stunning sights and spaces along the entire route, great entertainment and of course the extra push that comes from the crowd roaring runners on to achieve their own precious milestones.
"I’d like to congratulate everyone who took part in any of the races held this weekend.”
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