Great Scottish Run
From Great Run
- Date Sun 4th October 2020
- Location George Square, Glasgow, Scotland
- Price £29.00 - £36.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
In addition to the main races on Sunday, the event features family-friendly activities and races on Saturday, ensuring a fun-filled weekend for everyone. While the event has been cancelled due to ongoing concerns regarding Coronavirus, the Great Run team is committed to keeping participants informed and engaged. Don't miss the chance to be part of the electric atmosphere and community spirit that the Great Scottish Run embodies!
Great Scottish Run
Sun 4th October 2020
Organiser's Description
Experience the electric atmosphere of Scotland's largest mass participation sporting event. The Great Scottish Run starts from George Square in the centre of town, and finishes on Glasgow Green.
With family races and other events on the Saturday, and both half marathon and 10k distances to choose from on the Sunday, this is the perfect opportunity for family, friends and people of all ages and abilities to participate together.
Races
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Half Marathon
17+ Yrs Old
£36.00
CLOSED -
10 Km
15+ Yrs Old
£29.00
CLOSED
Location
George Square, Glasgow City centre
Start Times
09:38: Elite wheelchair race (10k)
09:45: 10k start (fast paced runners & white wave)
09:55: 10k green wave start
10:05: 10k Jog Scotland wave and pink wave starts
11:30: Half-marathon start (elite athletes, fast paced runners & white wave)
11:40: Half-marathon green wave start
11:50: Half-marathon pink wave start
What's Included
Water will be available at regular points along the route
There will be a run-through shower around 8 miles
All finishers of both events will receive a finisher’s pack containing a medal, event T-shirt and other goodies
Entertainment along the route will include bagpipers, drumming bands, live music, charity cheering points and our ‘Wall of Sound’ zones.
Course Details
Starting in George Square the half marathon features famous venues from the 2014 Commonwealth Games as well as taking you across the River Clyde, through Pollok Park and Bellahouston Park, before heading back for the grandstand finish on Glasgow Green.
The 10k hugs the River Clyde and features some of Glasgow's most iconic landmarks and buildings such as The Hydro, Pacific Quay and the McLennan Arch.
Bag Drop
We recommend arriving ready to run and leaving any valuables with family or friends. However, if this is not possible participants will be able to leave bags in the baggage-drop area.
Remove the baggage label (which is attached to your run number), fill in the details and secure the label your bag before leaving them in the baggage area.
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