{
  "id": 11884652,
  "title": "Thousands taking part in Great Scottish Run through Glasgow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/thousands-taking-part-in-great-scottish-run-through-glasgow",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T08:32:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/thousands-gather-glasgow-great-scottish-070031904.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This weekend, Glasgow will host the Great Scottish Run, an event drawing tens of thousands of participants, including adults and children. The festivities began on Saturday and continue on Sunday, featuring two running events: a 10k and a half marathon. The weekend's kickoff saw the return of races for junior runners and toddlers, cancelled last year due to Storm Amy. Celebrated athletes and charity fundraiser Craig Ferguson graced the event, sending over 2,000 young runners off to a thrilling start at Glasgow Green. Eilish McColgan, a four-time Olympian and 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist, expressed her delight in seeing young participants cross the finish line with smiles. On Sunday, the 10k commenced at 08:26, followed by the half marathon at 09:10, with elite wheelchair competitors leading the way. Both races commence and conclude at Glasgow Green, traversing various routes through the city, including St Vincent Street, Paisley Road West, and Argyle Street, which will remain closed until mid-afternoon to accommodate the event.",
  "summary": "Organisers predict about 35,000 adults and children will take part in a weekend of events which kicked off on Saturday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Thousands expected at Glasgow's Great Scottish Run",
    "Junior races resume after Storm Amy cancellation",
    "Eilish McColgan praises young participants' smiles"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}