Massive turn out for the biggest ever AJ Bell Great Scottish Run

After months of epic build up and training, this weekend saw Scotland's largest weekend of running as the biggest and best AJ Bell Great Scottish Run took place with over 30,000 runners.

Article Source: AJ Bell Great Scottish Run
Last Updated: 7 October 2024 10:28

On Saturday 1250 kids aged between 1 to 15 participated in the sell-out Super Saturday’s ‘Finding Your Superpower’ themed Junior and Mini events. Budding future elite runners powered their way through the streets with many representing their running clubs from around Scotland. Stars from BBC’s hit show Gladiators Sabre and Apollo were there to give the kids lots of high fives, support and their finisher medals as they crossed the finish line.

Then it was onto the main event which saw a day of Scottish winners. The 10K and Half Marathon waves included runners from around the country and beyond, running for personal causes, charity fundraisers raising millions for charities and elite club runners competing at the front of the field for glory and PBs. Competing in his last race on Scottish soil, two-time Olympian and 2010 European 10,000m silver medallist, Chris Thompson finishing an emotional 4th in the 10K race. This was followed by Olympian and Great Scottish Run course record holder Callum Hawkins who claimed his 3rd Great Scottish Run Half Marathon win before he heads to New York in a few weeks for the NYC Marathon.

An emotional Chris said at the finish line: “It’s been a brilliant day, the Great Scottish run means a lot to me and the finish straight has a big place in my heart – I’ve been running down it since I was 18. I was very proud to ring the AJ Bell start bell for thousands of people in the Half Marathon today in perfect running conditions.”

Winning his 3rd Great Scottish Run Half Marathon Callum Hawkins said: “It’s always great running through Glasgow, there’s something special and emotional about it. I love running in this event and every year it gets bigger and better. Thanks to all the supporters along the way.”

Crowd support was in abundance from the start line. Waking up runners with banter like no other was breakfast show Heart Radio hosts Des Clarke & Jennifer Reoch who said, “The atmosphere was absolutely electric today and Des and I are so delighted to have been a part of it with the team from Heart Radio. Everyone running today were absolute superstars”.

They then handed over to a series of famous faces at the starters podium who rung the AJ Bell start bell including STV weather presenter Sean Batty & Glasgow Warriors and reigning URC champions Duncan Weir & Kyle Steyn who said, “It’s great to be in Glasgow and great to see so many people running for so many different causes. What an amazing atmosphere!”

After months of so much training, the exceptional runners crossed the finish line to a fantastic crowd and lively party in Glasgow Green’s Après Run zone which included the TUI Stretch & Massage zone & Nissan’s LGBTQ+ Cheer Zone.

Paul Foster, Chief Executive, The Great Run Company, said: “What a weekend! Every year I continue to be astounded by the running prowess we witness here in Glasgow. This event is growing in popularity, attracting some of the UK’s best athletes as well as thousands of club runners, fun runners and fundraisers who take on the challenge and give their all.”

“This weekend has been a running party atmosphere like no other, and I congratulate each and every one of our participants for their incredible achievements.

“We can’t wait to see you next year to do it all again, join us on Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 October 2025!”

Andrew Olney, Director of Libraries, Sport and Communities at Glasgow Life, said: “Many congratulations to everyone who took part in The Great Scottish Run over the weekend. The sight of so many people running through Glasgow with their own goals to chase and for their own pleasure never fails to astonish or delight.”

10K & Half Marathon Results
Half Marathon Top 3 M
10 - Callum Hawkins (Kilbarchan AAC) 01:03:25
281 - Tewelde Menges (Medway & Maidstone AC) 01:04:14
11 - Andrew Heyes (Hallamshire Harriers Sheffield) 01:04:58

Half Marathon Top 3 F
1 - Natasha Phillips (Dundee Hawkhill Harriers) 01:13:26
2 - Nynke Mulholland-Stümmer (Inverclyde Athletic Club) 01:18:16
192 - Brogan Wallace (Shettleston Harriers) 01:19:10

10K Top 3 M
21 - Jamie Burns (Shettleston Harriers) 00:29:55
22 - Taha Ghafari (Shettleston Harriers) 00:30:19
21040 - Ross Good (Giffnock North AAC) 00:30:32

10K Top 3 F
21050 - Kirsty Walker (Edinburgh Athletic Club) 00:33:55
21045 - Saoirse Mcnulty (Giffnock North AAC) 00:37:18
21038 - Josie Wren Golder (Corstorphine AAC) 00:38:24

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