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Thousands gather in Glasgow for Great Scottish Run
The number of people taking part in this year's Great Scottish Run is expected to beat previous years
Tens of thousands of people are gathering in Glasgow ahead of this year's Great Scottish Run.
Organisers predict about 35,000 adults and children will take part in a weekend of events which kicked off on Saturday.
Sunday's runs include a 10k and a half marathon, with Scotland's 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Eilish McColgan and charity fundraiser Craig Ferguson the official starters.
Saturday's schedule saw the return of events for junior runners and toddlers, after fears over Storm Amy last year forced them to be cancelled.
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Athena and Hammer from the Gladiators TV show sent off over 2,000 young runners in the AJ Bell Junior and Mini Great Scottish Run on Glasgow Green.
Athena said: "Seeing so many young runners give it everything was brilliant. The energy on Glasgow Green was unreal, and every single one of them should be proud of themselves."
McColgan, who joined the children at the starting line, said: "Days like this are where it all starts. I loved running as a kid, and seeing thousands of children crossing the finish line with huge smiles is the best thing about the Great Scottish Run weekend."
TV Gladiators Athena and Hammer were the official starters for the Junior and Mini Great Scottish Run