Callum Hawkins claims third Great Scottish Run victory

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The Scot made his half-marathon return in Glasgow whilst Natasha Phillips defended her title

Callum Hawkins secured his third victory at the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run on Sunday (October 6), triumphing on home soil once again.

Following his previous wins in 2016 and 2022, Hawkins crossed the line in 63:25, marking his first half-marathon of the year after placing 16th in the London Marathon in April.

The win sets the stage for his upcoming appearance at the New York City Marathon on November 3, where the Scottish marathon record holder (2:08:14) will compete in the elite field.

In Glasgow, the Kilbarchan athlete finished ahead of Tewelde Menges (64:14) and Andrew Heyes (64:58).

“It’s always great running through Glasgow, there’s something special and emotional about it,” said Hawkins.

“I love running in this event and every year it gets bigger and better. Thanks to all the supporters along the way.”

Natasha Phillips also successfully defended her Great Scottish Run title with another commanding performance on the roads.

The 19-year-old athlete clocked a time of 73:26, finishing nearly five minutes ahead of Nynke Mulholland-Stummer (78:16) and Brogan Wallace (79:10).

Phillips now has her sights on the Valencia Half Marathon on October 27, with preparations clearly going strong.

The Great Scottish Run, which saw over 30,000 participants, also featured a 10km, with Shettleston Harriers celebrating a double podium finish in the men’s race. Jamie Burns won with 29:55 and was followed by teammate Taha Ghafari in 30:19, with Ross Good clocking 30:32 for third.

It was also an emotional moment for double Olympian and 2010 European 10,000m silver medallist Chris Thompson, who finished fourth with 31:41, in what was his last race on Scottish soil before retirement.

“It’s been a brilliant day, the Great Scottish run means a lot to me and the finish straight has a big place in my heart – I’ve been running down it since I was 18,” said Thompson.

“I was very proud to ring the AJ Bell start bell for thousands of people in the half-marathon today in perfect running conditions.”

In the women’s 10km, Edinburgh AC’s Kirsty Walker claimed a clear victory with 33:55. Saorise McNulty finished second in 37:18 and Josie Wren Golder earned third place with 38:34.

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