Irish McColgan’s European 10K record ruled invalid after course found to be short

Irish McColgan European and British 10K records of 30 minutes and 18 seconds From the Great Scottish Run In Glasgow the ratification was ruled void after the course was found to be 150 meters short.

We are clearly disappointed with this news, but these things happen! Thankfully my UK and European records are still standing from the Great Manchester 10K. So it’s all good! 😊 https://t.co/KUmOjORD4O

— Eilish McColgan (@EilishMccolgan) October 19, 2022

Race organizers said the shortage was due to “human error” and sent an email of apologies to the participants. 3rd break British 10K record of the year.

McColgan tweeted:Obviously I’m disappointed by this news, but these things happen! Thankfully my British and European records are still standing from the Great Manchester 10K. So it’s okay! “

Her previous British and European records were just a second slower than the time she ran in Glasgow earlier this month.

This is the second time there has been a discrepancy in distance. The course he shortened in 2016 by 150 meters. Callum Hawkins Losing the Scottish half marathon record set at the 2016 event.

Paul FosterChief Executive Officer of Great Run . “Recently we have noticed a discrepancy with the 10km course of this year’s Great Scottish Run,” he said. said in a statement. “The course area was not laid out according to the previously agreed plan.”

The race will offer all runners participating in the 2022 race a 10% discount to the 2023 event.