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On a glorious Easter Sunday Morning 12th April at 11a.m. approximately 350 competitors descended on Strathclyde Park for the 47th 10 mile Tom Scott Annual Memorial Races, incorporating the Stewarts Road Race, Grand Prix Event Race 2.

With a record number of 341 entries altogether, 253 for the Tom Scott and 88 for the 6K Round the Loch Race it confirmed the respect and honour this event held.

In the 10 mile race 218 entrants completed the All Competitors Category. A New Course Record of 49.24mins. was set by Tsegezeah Woldemichael of Shettleston Harriers winning the race for the 2nd consecutive year who ran alongside his team mate Mengisteah Tewoldcebrhan,who claimed 2nd place, with Stephen Wylie, Ronhill Cambuslang Harriers running closely behind into 3rd place. Paul Thomson retained the Jackie Gourlay Shield, being the 1st Vet +50 for the 2nd consecutive year. The second New Course Record of the day was set by Toni McIntosh of Ayr Seaforth being the first lady home in 57.15 minutes.

The main prizewinners in the Tom Scott Race are as follows :-

Tom Scott Trophy (1st Individual) - Tsegezeah Woldemichael 49.24 Shettleston H.
The Miller Trophy (2nd Individual) - Tewoldcebrhan Mengisteab 49.50 Shettleston H.
Turnbull Rose Bowl (1st Vet) - Graeme Croll 54.18 Giffnock North
Jackie Gourlay Shield (1st Vet +50) - Paul Thomson 58.46 Helensburgh AAC
Granville Trophy (1st Lady) - Toni McIntosh 57.15 Ayr Seaforth
Gents' Team Trophy - 1st - Shettleston Harriers, 2nd - Ronhill Cambuslang Harriers
1st Team in Ladies Race - Helensburgh AAC

The 6K Round the Loch Race included the inaugral Robin Barbour Trophy to be awarded to the 1st individual 6K race winner, this was presented to Stephen Matthews, East Kilbride AAC completing the race in 19.21 minutes.

Prizewinners for the 6K Race :-

Gents' Race Winner - Stephen Matthews 19.21 East Kilbride AAC
Ladies' Race Winner - Sandra Branney 22.10 Victoria Park
Gents' Team Event Winners - Law & District AAC
U20/U17 Male - Jonathan Velu U17 22.54 Law & District AAC
U20/U17 Female - Nicola Lindsay U17 25.02 Law & District AAC

First home for Law & District in the Tom Scott Race was Gary Grieve (Sen.M) 27th place in 57.56mins. James Rowley (vet+60) 81st, William Scoular (Vet +55) and Chris Barbour (Vet+50) 166th. Nicola Lindsay was 3rd Lady in the 6K Race with Jonathan Velu, Daniel Graham and Jim Wellcoat being the Gents' Team Winners.

Law & District AAC, who organise the event would like to thank Mrs H. Kelly for presenting the prizes: Tunnocks and Carluke Co-op for assisting in sponsoring the event: All Officials, Stewards, Strathclyde Community Police, St Andrews First-Aid and Strathclyde Park staff for ensuring another successful day.

A special mention to the Barbour family for their donation of "The Robin Barbour Trophy".

Our appreciation to Mr Robert Benyon for co-ordinating and overseeing this event and for his consistant commitment to the Tom Scott Race.

Full results and photographs can be found at www.tomscottroadraces.co.uk.