2024's Run The Blades was another massive success with well over 1000 runners taking part across the weekend's various distances on offer. The sold-out event incorporates a 10K, half-marathon and 50K ultra over two days and is held exclusively within the UK’s largest onshore wind farm, Whitelee Wind Farm near Eaglesham.

Speaking after the event, organisers said: "Wow! What a weekend. I always struggle to articulate my thoughts after a weekend like Run The Blades at ScottishPower Whitelee Wind Farm. Definitely gratitude for the continued support of the event from everyone who runs, volunteers, works, supports, supplies, sponsors and advises."

Run The Blades has grown to become one of the largest trail running events in the UK thanks to its 'towering turbines, robust route signage, friendly marshals and support, the best race medal and amazing goody bag not to mention the vibrant Event Village'.

The weekend's race action kicked off on Friday with the 10K race which saw Scott Masterton taking first in a time of 37:12 he was followed by Drew Carr of Westerlands CCC in 37:24 and Simon Fraser in 37:32. Cambuslang Harriers, Kirsty Wright took first in the women's race in 43:05 with Katherine Lafferty following in 45:22 and Bellahouston Road Runners, Claire Wharton in 47:03.

Saturday saw runners assemble for the 50K Ultra event which was won by David Hatfield in 3:43:40 with Sara Eydmann claiming victory in the women's race and a 7th place overall with a time of 4:03:26.

In Sunday's Half Marathon Bellahouston Road Runner Ross Horgan took the victory in a time of 1:15:15 with club mate Fraser Kelly coming third in 1:23:34. Second place went to Gary Mckenna of Falkirk Victoria Harriers in 1:22:41. In the women's race Ciara Blackstock was first in 1:38:09, Arlene Cowgill of Total Tri Training claimed second place in 1:40:14 with Newton Road Runner Joanna Wallace completing the podium in 1:40:25.

If you'd like to know more, visit the Run The Blades website.

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