Glasgow's Great Scottish Run: All you need to know
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A record 30,000 runners will take to the streets of Glasgow this weekend for Scotland's largest mass participation event.
The Great Scottish Run on Sunday will see participants in the 10k and half marathon snake through the city centre and south side before crossing the finish line in Glasgow Green.
And on Saturday 1,250 junior runners and toddlers will take part in shorter races around George Square.
The race, which has raised thousands for charity over the years, dates back to 1979 when the first edition was a marathon.
When is the Great Scottish Run?
Double Olympic gold medallist Haile Gebrselassie, who won the 2013 Great Scottish Run in Glasgow, is the most decorated champion in the race's history
On Saturday the junior wheelchair race goes off at 09:58 followed by the 2.5km junior race (9-11) at 10:00.
Runners aged 12-15 will start 10:45.
The one mile mini run for under 9s will feature two waves - 11:30 and 12:15 - before the eagerly anticipated mascot race at 12:55.
The focus will then switch to the 70m toddler dash, which features four waves of under 3s, between 13:05 and 13:20.
The action gets under way on Sunday with the 10k elite wheelchair race at 08:25.
Three colour co-ordinated waves of runners will then set off between 08:30 and 08:58.
The half marathon (13.1 miles) will feature six waves with the first, comprising of elite runners, setting off at 10:00.
The final wave will go off at 12:00.
What route does the Great Scottish Run take?
Participants get the rare opportunity to run over the Kingston Bridge
Both the 10k and half marathon start in George Square and finish on Glasgow Green.
Runners face a challenging climb up St Vincent Street before turning towards Finnieston and getting the opportunity to race over the Kingston Bridge, which spans the River Clyde.
Both routes then include stretches of Scotland Street and Paisley Road West before the field is split.
The 10k runners cross the city's Clyde Arc - known as the Squinty Bridge - and will then head along Lancefield Quay, Broomielaw, Clyde Street before crossing the finish line in Glasgow Green.
The half marathon has a similar start and finish but participants also run through Pollok Park - look out for the Highland cows - and the along the outskirts of Bellahouston Park.
How do I get to the start?
Sabre and Apollo, stars of the BBC's Gladiators, will lead the warm up and countdown to the junior races on Saturday
Runners and spectators are advised to make use of public transport as road closures will be in place around the city.
The Subway, which will be open from 07:00, is the best option for getting to the start as the Buchanan Street stop is just a short walk from George Square.
Buses will run to their usual timetables but some diversions will be in place due to road closures.
There is official event parking but the nearest pay and display car parks can be found on George Street, Duke Street and Concert Square.
Participants are encouraged to allow plenty of time to get to the start.
What road closures will be in place?
Roads throughout the city will be closed on both days
A number of road closures will be in place in and around Glasgow city centre on Saturday from 05:00 to 16:30.
More extensive closures, including the Kingston Bridge, will apply on Sunday for the 10k and half marathon races from 04:00 until 16:30.
A full list of the affected roads can be found on the Glasgow City Council website, external.
What facilities are available before the race?
Eilish McColgan won the 2022 Great Scottish Run but her 10k record was invalidated after the course was found to be 150m (492ft) short.
An information point on George Square will be able to help runners with any last minute inquiries.
It will be open from 10:00 to 16:00 on Saturday and 07:00 to 11:30 on Sunday.
Safety pins to attach numbers will also be available for those who leave home without them.
A baggage drop will be located on Ingram Street and will close 15 minutes before each start time.
Bags can then be collected near the finish line on Glasgow Green, provided the label corresponds with the runner's race number.
Dozens of portaloos will be available and a mass warm up will be staged before the start of each wave.
What will the weather be like?
Watch the weather forecast for the Great Scottish Run
How can I find out my result?
A timing chip is attached to each 10k and half marathon runner's number and it will enable them to be tracked on the official app as they pass various markers along the route.
Results, including gender and age group rankings, will also be available on the official website, external after the event.