Super Saturday scenes in George Square at the AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run 2024

The streets of Glasgow were awash with happy faces and super outfits yesterday morning as the AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run returned to Glasgow for the annual celebration of running.

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Last Updated: 6 October 2024 9:30

Spiderman, Batman, Superwoman, and a host of other superhero themed characters joined Great Run mascot Tyney to start the young runners on their way in Scotland’s biggest children’s running event including BBC’s Gladiators, Apollo and Sabre and two-time previous Great Scottish run champion, Chris Thompson.

Over 1,250 children took part in the sold-out event, before receiving a very special and well-earned medal for their efforts. Minis aged 3-8 ran a fun and energetic 1.2km, Juniors aged 9-15 completed an impressive 2.5km route, whilst the youngest runners of all completed the Toddler Dash.

Winning running clubs with unbelievable finish times included: Giffnock North AC; Aberdeen Athletics & Airdrie Harriers.

A long-standing tradition of Super Saturday is the action-packed Mascot race, a brilliant opportunity for local charities and sports teams to get involved in the competitive spirit whilst adding to the entertainment on offer to runners and spectators in George Square. Reigning Mascot Dash champion Wallace the Bear from Scottish Autism was beaten to first place by charity ‘Brightest Star’ mascot, Buddy the Star, in what was an epic and as always competitive Mascot race.

Paul Foster, Chief Executive, The Great Run Company, said: “The AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run proves that you are never too young to get into running. The running stars of the future put on a brilliant display today, powering through the streets, many representing their running clubs from around Scotland.

It’s always a joy to see so many families join the fun each year in Glasgow, and the popularity is growing – this year’s event was a sell out and we look forward to welcoming everyone back again next year.”

Sabre, star of BBC’s hit show Gladiators, said: “It’s such an honour to be here and to see so many children and parents taking part in the AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run, and for me it’s particularly special having this opportunity in Scotland to help promote activity and fitness. Glasgow is a beautiful and iconic city, and I’ve loved visiting today.”

The AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run will be back next year on Saturday 4 October 2025 and entries are now open at greatrun.org. But don’t delay – the ever popular Junior & Mini event sells out long in advance each year.

Attention will now turn to the main event, with the biggest field ever assembled for the Great Scottish Run, with more than 30,000 runners signed up to take part in the famous 10K and Half Marathon events. Runners will enjoy build up entertainment from Heart Radio hosts Des Clarke & Jennifer Reoch and STV weather presenter Sean Batty, before crossing the iconic George Square start line where a series of famous faces will be on the starters podium, including Glasgow Warriors’ Duncan Weir & Kyle Steyn, ringing the bell to mark the start of the Wheelchair, 10K and Half Marathon waves.

Photos courtesy of: Jeff Holmes

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