Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run

10K

The Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run 10k is the perfect way to see the stunning Glasgow sights, which include The Hydro, Pacific Quay and the McLennan Arch. The course takes runners on a tour of the River Clyde, before heading back towards Glasgow Green for the big finish.

The 10k course is a shorter adaptation of the half marathon but shares many of the key landmarks with the longer route. Starting in George Square in the centre of the city, 10k runners will cross the River Clyde and pass iconic landmarks and buildings including The Hydro, The Finnieston Crane and Pacific Quay as they make their way toward the McLellan Arch and the finish line in Glasgow Green.

Runners cross the Clyde on four occasions using the Kingston Bridge, Clyde Arc, King George Bridge and Glasgow Bridge.
Aqua Pura water station at 6km
Entertainment along the course includes choir, bagpipers, drumming band, charity cheering points and our ‘Wall of Sound’.

Half Marathon

The course starts in George Square in the city centre, before taking runners past some of Glasgow’s finest venues and buildings. Runner cross over the River Clyde, as well as a taking a trip through Pollok Park and Bellahouston Park, before heading back for the grandstand finish on Glasgow Green.

The decision to take on 13.1 miles should not be taken lightly; it requires a good level of fitness and a dedication to training. The rewards for your hard work in the build-up however, are all worth it! The course will once again pass many of the iconic venues that feature in Scotland’s biggest city, including Nelson’s Monument, the Clyde Arc and the Finnieston Crane.

Starting in George Square in the heart of the city centre. Runners cross the Clyde twice using the Kingston Bridge and Clyde Arc.
From the city centre streets to the peace of Pollok Park – every mile is different.
Aqua Pura will be available at regular points along the route. There will also be a run-through shower around 8 miles.
Entertainment along the route will include bagpipers, drumming bands, live music, charity cheering points and our ‘Wall of Sound’ zones.

SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
09:00 - 16:00 Information Point open in George Square (see Important Note section above)

SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
07:30 Glasgow Subway System Open
07:45 First trains operating on Glasgow subway system
08:00 Information Point open in George Square
Toilets and site facilities open on Glasgow Green
09:30 10k warm-up starts
09:38 Simplyhealth Great Scottish Run elite wheelchair race (10k)
09:45 Simplyhealth Great Scottish Run 10k start (fast paced runners & white wave)
09:55 10k green wave start
10:05 10k Jog Scotland wave and pink wave starts
11:15 Half-marathon warm-up starts
11:30 Simplyhealth Great Scottish Run half-marathon start (elite athletes, fast paced runners & white wave)
11:40 Half-marathon green wave start
11:50 Half-marathon pink wave start
12:55 Elite presentations at Glasgow Green

Is there a bag drop?
Yes

What is the age limit?

The age limit depends on which distance you are looking to enter:

You must be no older than 5 to take part in the toddler dash (With accompanied adult(s))
You must be between the ages of 3-8 to take part in the Family Mile (With accompanied adult(s))
You must be between the ages of 9-15 to take part in the Junior event (With accompanied adult(s))
You must be 15 years or over on the day of the event to enter the 10K event
You must be 17 years or over on the day of the event to enter the half marathon

When will I receive my race pack?
The race packs are sent out approximately two weeks prior to the event. Your pack will contain your race number and timing chip.