WATCH: Almost 3000 runners take part in the Inverness Half Marathon
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Almost 3000 runners took part in the Inverness Half Marathon on Sunday.
Officials have confirmed 2940 people signed up for the Half Marathon with people up to the age of 80 taking part.
In the men’s race, the first across the finish line was John Bell from Inverclyde AC in a time of 01:05:34.
For the second consecutive year, the Scottish Half Marathon Championships and North District Championships took place as part of Inverness Half Marathon. Both Mhairi and John are the Scottish Half Marathon Champions for 2024.
Mhairi Maclennan took the triple, also taking the title of North District Champion 2024, alongside James Wilson from Moray Road Runners, who finished in 01:08:58.
This year, runners received commemorative biscuits reflecting the medal design with the event logo, made by local baker Harry Gow after the event’s shipment of medals was delayed due to conflict in the Red Sea. The official medals and finisher T-shirts will be posted out to participants as soon as possible following the event.
“From elite athletes to young stars in the making, it was great to see runners of all ages and experience taking part in the Inverness Half Marathon and 5K today,” commented Malcolm Sutherland, Event Director of Inverness Half Marathon and 5K.
“Having the Scottish Half Marathon Championships and North District Championships as part of the event again this year is an honour for us.
"I’d like to thank everyone who made the event possible; from our amazing team and hundreds of volunteers to our sponsors and partners, and the local communities along the route who cheered our runners on."
