Organisers have said that 10,500 women completed the Ignis Asset Management Woman’s 10k in Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park on Sunday.
Runners in the road race – the largest women-only 10k in Britain – raised over £1m for charities and were supported by 15,000 spectators. The race was won by Linet Masai, of Kenya, in 31 mins 30 secs. The first Scot home was Hayley Haining, 37, from Dumfries who came fifth 2 mins 1 sec behind the winner. In second place was Hilda Kibet in 32 mins 30 secs and in third place another Kenyan, Grace Momanyi in 32 mins 34 secs. “It’s a great event with a fantastic atmosphere and I’d like to congratulate all of the women who ran today.” Bailie Liz Cameron, the Chair of Culture and Sport Glasgow, said: “Today has been a wonderful day, providing many with memories I know they will treasure for a lifetime.
“Millions have been raised for so many deserving charities over the years and this year has been absolutely no exception.