A record 30,000 runners will hit the streets this weekend for Scotland's largest mass participation event.
A record 30,000 runners will take to the streets of Glasgow this weekend for Scotland's largest mass participation event.
The race, which has raised thousands for charity over the years, dates back to 1979 when the first edition was a marathon.Double Olympic gold medallist Haile Gebrselassie, who won the 2013 Great Scottish Run in Glasgow, is the most decorated champion in the race's historyThe one mile mini run for under 9s will feature two waves - 11:30 and 12:15 - before the eagerly anticipated mascot race at 12:55.
Both routes then include stretches of Scotland Street and Paisley Road West before the field is split. Runners and spectators are advised to make use of public transport as road closures will be in place around the city. More extensive closures, including the Kingston Bridge, will apply on Sunday for the 10k and half marathon races from 04:00 until 16:30.Eilish McColgan won the 2022 Great Scottish Run but her 10k record was invalidated after the course was found to be 150m short.It will be open from 10:00 to 16:00 on Saturday and 07:00 to 11:30 on Sunday.A baggage drop will be located on Ingram Street and will close 15 minutes before each start time.
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