The AJ Bell Great Scottish Run 202 festival kicked off today with 2,000 youngsters taking part in the Junior and Mini running events in Glasgow.
Stars at the start line cheering on the kids included Olympian Eilish McColgan and Gladiators Athena and Hammer, who rang the starting bell at 9am for the Junior 2.5km race.
The toddler and mini dash took part later in the morning, with children between ages 3 and 8 as well as their families getting involved in the fun. Of course, the fancy dress outfits were in full swing with Batman and Robin to name a few spotted at the starting line.
The mascots also got in on the action, kicking off their dash at 10.15am.
9. Gladiators Athena and Hammer as official starters, plus Eilish McColgan at the start of the junior race.
Gladiators Athena and Hammer as official starters, plus Eilish McColgan at the start of the junior race. | The Scotsman Photo: John Devlin
10. Batman and Robin line up for the Toddler Dash!
Batman and Robin line up for the Toddler Dash! | The Scotsman Photo: John Devlin
11. The AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run is taking place today, Saturday 3 October 2026, at Glasgow Green.
The AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run is taking place today, Saturday 3 October 2026, at Glasgow Green. | The Scotsman
12. Around 2,000 children are expected to take part in today's youth running events, navigating flat, closed-road park paths past the People's Palace and the Doulton Fountain.
Around 2,000 children are expected to take part in today's youth running events, navigating flat, closed-road park paths past the People's Palace and the Doulton Fountain. | The Scotsman Photo: John Devlin