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Record number of athletes hit the streets for Paisley’s 10k and fun run
It was get on your marks and go for record numbers at yesterday’s Paisley 10k and Fun Run.
The hugely-popular event saw a 25 per cent increase in runners compared to last year, with almost 3,600 taking part, from serious athletes to runners in fancy dress.
Joyce McKellar, chief executive of event organisers Renfrewshire Leisure, told the Paisley Daily Express: “We’ve had a fantastic turnout for today’s Paisley 10k and Fun Run.
“And much of the reason for that is the effect of the Paisley City of Culture 2021 campaign, which is putting Paisley on the map.
“People from near and far are hearing about the town and all the positive things that are happening here.
“Preparing for, and taking part in, these events is a boost to both physical and mental health. It’s well known that the social side of running is good for people’s mental health as well as the physical.”
She added: “Sport plays a major part in the culture of Paisley and Renfrewshire.
“Hopefully when Paisley wins City of Culture status, we can grow this event.”
This year’s Paisley 10k race had £1,200 of prize money, and the winner was Alasdair Campbell, from Cambuslang Harriers, with a time of 32 minutes and 15 seconds.
Second place in the men’s race went to Tewodle Mengisteab, from Shettleston Harriers, with a time of 32.17, and third was John Bell, from Inverclyde AC, with a time of 32.26.
The women’s 10k Race winner was local hero Gemma Rankin, from Kilbarchan Amateur Athletic Club, with a time of 35 minutes and 11 seconds.
Second was Elspeth Curran, from Kilbarchan AAC, with a time of 35.57 and third was Claire Moffat, from Falkirk Victoria Harriers, with a time of 36.49.