Thousands take to Glasgow’s streets for the Great Women’s 10K
The new route took the ladies out through the city, past Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Glasgow University, the Riverside Museum and the SSE Hydro.
More than 6,000 runners headed out into the Glasgow sunshine to take the women-only event through the streets of Glasgow.
The new 10k route took the ladies out through the city centre where they passed Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Glasgow University, the Riverside Museum and the SSE Hydro, crossing the River Clyde via Bell’s Bridge at approximately 5.5k then back over the Clyde Arc as they headed towards the 8k marker.
Before finishing at Kelvingrove Park, the runners were spurred on by the crowds of spectators, music both at the start and on course and the pipers that helped tick off four of the ten kilometres.
First across the finish line in a time of 36:59 was Gemma Rankin of Kilbarchan AC, claiming victory for the second year in a row. She was followed home by Sarah Benson who clocked a time of 37:12 with Lesley Chisholm in third place in 37:39.
Winner Gemma said: “I started my running career with this event and it’s always a race I come back to. This is the first 10k I’ve done this year so I’m really pleased, it’s been a great day.”
Bailie Eva Bolander was on hand to set the runners off in four waves.
First up were those focusing on their finish time, whilst the remaining three waves crossed the start line to the most popular hits from the 80’s, 90’s and Now.
Holly Howey from event organisers, the Great Run Company, said: “The Great Women’s 10k the chance for women from all walks of life to come together and support each other, whether they came out this morning aiming for a PB or a nice scenic walk around the city.
“From the first across the finish line to the last across the line, they’re all amazing."