RUNNERS’ GUIDE RUNNERS’ GUIDE ALL THE EVENT INFORMATION YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE A GREAT RUN IN

CONTENTS COUNCILLOR DAVID 29 Your run number and timing chip McDONALD, DEPUTE 30 Travel LEADER OF GLASGOW 30 Event facilities COUNCIL, CHAIR OF 30 The start GLASGOW LIFE 36 The finish Congratulations 36 Meeting up and a huge well 30 The event village done for signing up 32 10k course map to take part in the 34 Half course map Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run PHILIP GRANT, CHAIR, in Glasgow – one of SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE the main highlights COMMITTEE LLOYDS of the Scottish BANKING sporting event calendar. GROUP I’m hugely and undeniably proud of our On behalf of Bank city: Glasgow is the sporting capital of of Scotland, I would Scotland and one of the top five sporting like to welcome cities in the world. We have a proud you to this year’s selected runners on their emotional yet history of hosting major international Bank of Scotland inspirational journeys and I would like to events and a track record for excellence Great Scottish wish them all the very best of luck as they and innovation. Run. You can all be finally reach event day. The Great Scottish Run attracts some very proud of your The Bank of Scotland Great Scottish of the best runners in the country, allowing dedication and commitment in preparing Run is one of the Bank’s key community them to participate in a brilliant sporting for either the 10k or . programmes that helps us deliver our event which traverses past world-famous A special thank you for playing a part commitment to helping Scotland prosper. historic and cultural landmarks. alongside the thousands of other runners Thank you to our partners at The From the iconic and bustling George GRAB A CUPPA, GET RUN NUMBER AND TIMING match the number mentioned on the supporting and raising amazing amounts Great Run Company and Glasgow Life Square in the heart of the city centre, to COMFORTABLE AND CHIP – IT’S YOURS AND covering letter, get in touch sooner rather of money for their nominated charities, for supporting us and providing the the peace and beautiful tranquillity of READ CAREFULLY YOURS ALONE! than later at [email protected] including our charity partner, Mental opportunity for people of all ages and Pollok Park, this race has it all. There is The items in your run pack are very This is your unique number and only you There are White, Green and Pink waves Health UK. abilities to continue to participate in really no other event like it. important so take the time to read this must wear it on the day. Please don’t in both the 10k and half and the colour of As proud supporter of the Bank of Scotland’s biggest mass participation Many of you will have completed this section carefully. But, before we begin, swap, change or copy it in any way – and your number relates to your start wave, Scotland Great Scottish Run for the last running event. run before and will be chasing a PB, while please remember that many of the serious definitely don’t remove your timing chip which is based on the estimated time nine years, in 2017 we were on a mission As well as the main events of the 10k or there will be those among you taking on medical problems occur in people who from the back otherwise we won’t be able you put on your entry form. Basically, the to get Scotland active with our new half marathon, it is always fantastic to see this impressive distance for the first time have been slightly unwell but do not wish to give you an accurate finishing time! faster you are, the earlier you set off. Community Challenge. the thousands of young runners getting and just keen to get yousrelves across the to miss the event or feel like they have let Fill in any missing details on the back If you think you’re going to run faster The aim was to have one runner from involved though our Schools Challenge finish line. down their friends or charity. of the number and pin it securely to the than you estimated, please contact us at each local authority selected to embark and ‘Super Saturday’ junior, family and I’d like to wish you all the very best of If this sounds like you, please don’t risk front of your top as you will need your [email protected] prior to the on a 10-week to 10k training program with toddler events. luck in your training and the race itself. becoming a medical emergency – the number to claim your Finisher’s Pack and event as you cannot automatically move support from a Great Run Company expert Finally, I would like to wish you good No matter the time it takes you to cross Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run 10k get your baggage back if you have used to a faster wave. If you plan to run slower coach. luck and I hope you enjoy your Great that line, it’ll be a massive achievement for and half marathon events will be back the baggage bus facility. If you have any or your mates are in a later wave, you can We have enjoyed following our Scottish Run! each and every one of you. next year! queries about your number or it doesn’t move back without having to tell us.

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WILL THERE BE WIFI? 4040 for parking information as there’s There’s lots of cycle routes, roads with There will be a Missing Persons point in number to staff to gain access before and bus and do you know your coloured Of course there will be wifi and it will no parking available in , on cycling facilities and cycle parks available George Square and . after. Buses will move to North Approach, assembly zone? be free. Simply locate ‘Great Run Free the run route or in the surrounding streets. too. Visit glasgow.gov.uk/cycling Temporary toilets will have popped up in on the North-East side of the main event Follow the large coloured signs to your Wifi’ on mobile devices, enter your Please don’t rely on satnav devices though George Square for runners and spectators, site at Glasgow Green, for bag collection. assembly area, which are located on email address and start sharing those – they don’t know which roads we’ve WHERE WILL I STAY? whilst runners-only toilets will be available Cochrane Street and the south side of pictures! Remember to use the hashtag closed for you! Looking to make a weekend of it? Visit within the coloured assembly areas. BAGGAGE BUSES George Square. You will need to show your #GreatScottishRun. Park n Ride stations can be found at www.ihg.com for availability of city centre number to gain access – there’s a reminder Great Scottish Run 10k This also means you can download Shields Road (800 car park spaces), accommodation at a variety of prices. WHAT CAN I BRING AND (open from 08:45 ) of arrival and start times on the back. the Great Run App from iTunes or Google Bridge Street (159 spaces) and WHAT DO I DO WITH ALL Hutcheson Street – for all runners Once you’re in, move forward so other Play. It contains loads of event day info Kelvinbridge (157 spaces). For more WHAT WILL I FIND OF MY STUFF? runners can assemble behind you. If you Great Scottish Run Half Marathon and your loved ones can track you on your information visit spt.co.uk WHEN I ARRIVE? Bring as little as possible, only the are taking part in assisted wheelchairs (open from 10:15) journey round the course. For information on air, bus, train and The Information Point is in George Square. essentials. We do have baggage buses please line up towards the rear of the Hutcheson Street – for white wave subway services to the city and to the You can’t miss it, it’s the Great Run branded but anyone using them should expect assembly area. runners HOW DO IT GET TO THE start of the run, visit travelinescotland. marquee and will be open from 08:00 on additional security which will mean you Brunswick Street – for Green and Pink START LINE? com or call 0871 200 2233. the Sunday morning. Any problems that need to allow more time to use them. LET’S GET WARMED UP wave runners Planes, trains and…subways! Glasgow has Using the subway means you don’t need can be sorted in advance though, check the If possible, please do not bring a bag at The Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run an excellent public transport system so to worry about the road closures. On event FAQs at greatscottishrun.com/frequently- all. If you do bring a bag try and leave it features a 10k course and a half marathon we suggest using these options wherever morning all subway stations will be open asked-questions or get in touch with the with friends or family or locked in your car. I WANT TO GET STARTED course, both of which have been officially possible, but still allow plenty of time. from 07:30am with the first trains running team at [email protected] so we The buses will be clearly marked with Ok, so you’re itching to get over the start measured and certified. The start line for If you decide to travel by car visit at 07:45am. The nearest station to the can sort the issue out and put your mind signs to show which colour wave should line but have you read this magazine, have both distances is in George Square. glasgow.gov.uk/parking or call 0141 287 start line is Buchanan Street. at rest. use them and you have to show your run you made sure you can find the baggage Each kilometre/mile will be accurately

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marked by large signs at the side of the road. EVENT DAY To make sure you are ready to take on Start Line your chosen distance, there will be one TIMETABLE warm-up for the 10k run at 9.30am and Finish 07:30 Glasgow Subway system open one for the half marathon at 11.15am, led Course route 07:45 First trains operating on by our Great Run fitness guru Roy Gayle. 1 mile Distance Glasgow subway system Before the start, deposit any rubbish, bin Markers Queen Street 08:00 Information Point and toilets liners or old clothing in the bins provided Station Bands on the Run St Vincent Street open in George Square. or to the side of the assembly area to Buchannan Street SCOTT MONUMENT Charity Cheering Point Toilets and site facilities avoid causing obstacles to other runners. 2 km 1 open on Glasgow Green THE HYDRO km GEORGE Train Station Listen out for any information given by St Vincent Str 08.45 10k baggage buses open on eet SQUARE the PA announcer, they don’t just like the Water Station John Street and assembly sound of their own voices! And, when you areas open Subway hear the gun go, please be patient. Your 09:30 10k warm-up starts Clydeside expressway 09:38 Bank of Scotland Great timing chip does not activate until you FINNISTON CRANE Bank of Scotland Great Wall of Support Scottish Run elite wheelchair cross the start line so you will receive a race (10k) completely accurate finish time. 3 09:45 Bank of Scotland Great km There are some low speed bumps on 7 8 St Enoch km km Subway Scottish Run 10k start (fast the course that will be clearly marked but PACIFIC QUAY paced runners & white wave) please exercise caution in these areas. 09:55 Bank of Scotland Great KINGSTON BRIDGE THE Scottish Run 10k start Clyde Str (green wave) I’M FEELING FIT BUT IS MCLELLAN 9 eet ARCH 10:05 Bank of Scotland Great THERE HELP AT HAND IF km 4 Scottish Run 10k start (Jog THAT CHANGES? km 6 Scotland & pink wave) We hope you don’t need them, but there is km NELSON’S Glasgow GMONUMENT 10.15 Half marathon baggage est a full medical team consisting of doctors, oad W 5 buses open on Hutcheson Paisley r km Shields road nurses and physiotherapists in place at Subway Street and Brunswick Street reen the start, at key points along the course 11.00 LIVE BBC TWO SCOTLAND and at the finish where the main medical BROADCAST ON AIR facility will be located. 11:15 Half marathon warm-up starts If the medical team think it is unwise for Scotland Street 11:30 Bank of Scotland Great you to carry on, they will suggest you retire Scottish Run half from the event. Nobody can be forced to West Street marathon start (elite Subway stop, but it is strongly recommended that COURSE MAP athletes, fast paced runners you heed their advice. & white wave) During the planning of the event, 10K 11:40 Bank of Scotland Great every care is taken to ensure emergency Scottish Run half marathon services can go about their duties walk at any point, please keep to the left HOW CAN I STAY discard at the side of the road to avoid any MUSIC TO MY EARS start (green wave) with limited hindrance. However, if an so runners can pass you with ease. HYDRATED? hazards. Toilets are available at all drink We’ve got a great Bands on the Run 11:50 Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run half-marathon emergency situation does arise and a A sweep vehicle will follow at the As well as at the start and finish, there will stations. programme for you, with four music start (pink wave) vehicle with blue flashing lights need to rear of the runners, at a 17-minute mile/ be Strathmore water stations on the 10k zones and two Powersong kilometre 12.15 Last 10k runner crosses the cross the course, we ask you make this as 12-minute km pace, to pick up anyone who course when you reach the 6k point. On HOW CAN I KEEP COOL? long stretches across the course to help finish line (approx) easy as possible by clearing a route for the feels unable to finish. If you fall behind this the half marathon course, there will be six You don’t need to pour bottled water over entertain and motivate you, as well as 12.30 Half marathon winner vehicle to cross safely. vehicle you will be instructed to finish the water stations – just after 3 miles and 5 your head to cool down. Run through the bagpipers marking every km/mile so you crosses the finish event on the pavement. If you are behind miles, then again just before 7, 9, 10½ and fine mist shower just before the 8k point can hear how far you are into your run. line (approx) WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEED the vehicle at the North side of King George 12 miles. Only take one bottle per station on the 10k course, or through the one at Not only that but the Bank of Scotland 12:55 Elite presentations at TO WALK OR I CAN’T V Bridge (approx 8k) you will be asked to and move straight on (there are lots of 12 miles on the half marathon route. Great Wall of Support, where messages Glasgow Green 13:45 LIVE BBC2 SCOTLAND CARRY ON? continue straight along the Broomielaw in thirsty runners behind you). Look out for the large ‘shower ahead’ of support from friends and family BROADCAST OFF AIR If you are planning to or find you need to order to gain time (10k only). Take care when disposing of bottles and signs. could appear on the big screen in front

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of you, will be back! Don’t forget to get your friends and family to register their Help the runners on messages of support at greatscottishrun. their way by posting a message on the com from three weeks before the event. Bank of Scotland Great Wall of WHERE’S A GOOD PLACE Support FOR SUPPORTERS TO GO? The start and finish areas are open to spectators, although both areas will be very busy so we can’t guarantee the best seats in the house! You could always begin at St Vincent Street to offer support and encouragement up the hill. For those who would like a bit of a walk, both Pollok Park (covering miles 5-7) and Bellahouston Park (miles 8-9) are good places to watch bottle per runner. Ask friends and family at our race clock. There’s also the chance the action and soak up the beautiful to bring extra drinks along too and have a to meet our race ambassador and find out surroundings at the same time. spare drink in your kit bag. more about our charity partner, Mental The Broomielaw is home to mile 12 Health UK. and the finishing straight, where you can WHERE DID I LEAVE MY catch the runners’ reactions as they spot BAGGAGE AND WHERE ARE I’VE DONE IT AND I WANT messages from family and friends on the MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY? TO SHOUT ABOUT IT Wall of Support. The buses will be parked on North Of course you do and you can! If you’d like Or head straight to the finish area on Approach on the North East side of the Great Run to share your results for free on Glasgow Green to watch the action live event finish site. You will need to show your personal social media platforms, we on the big screens and maybe grab a your run number to gain access and can Tweet your results straight after your drink and a snack from one of the many collect your bag. run or post on Facebook. concessions while you’re waiting. Agree where to meet family and friends All you need to do is register now at in advance or make us of the specified socialmediaregistration.greatrun.org. FINALLY ... THE FINISH Meeting Point on Glasgow Green. Look You will need your ID number, which can LINE IS IN SIGHT! for the large A-Z banners and stand by be found just under the barcode at the top The Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run the one that corresponds to the first of the letter you got with this magazine. finishes on Glasgow Green and the finish letter of your surname. Full results will be available at system will remain in operation until the greatscottishrun.com, together with an last runner has crossed the line. I’VE FINISHED RUNNING. event report. Official Bank of Scotland Please resist the urge to stop NOW WHAT? Great Scottish Run photographers will be immediately, as there could still be You could head straight home for a there to capture some of your proudest thousands of runners behind you, your well-earned rest! But, better still, complete moments. Visit greatscottishrun.com and time will be automatically recorded by the today’s Great Run experience with a trip follow links to your own Great Run photo chip on the back of your run number. to the Event Village where charities will album. Your Finishers’ Pack contains your be waiting to meet and greet runners, exclusive t-shirt and medal, please take a event partners will be activating and you SEE YOURSELF ON TV pack corresponding to the t-shirt size you can refuel with goodies from the many The Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run indicated on your entry form. concessions. will be shown live on BBC Scotland from IT IS STRICTLY ONE PACK PER The Bank of Scotland look forward 11.00am, so make sure you set your FINISHER. NON-FINISHERS ARE NOT to welcoming you to their marquee and recorder or catch up on iPlayer!. ELIGIBLE FOR PACKS. finish line zone – get a photo with your Keep moving through the finish area to supporters messages on our Great Wall HAVE A GREAT DAY the Strathmore Water station and take one of Support or stand proud with your time AND ENJOY THE RUN!

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