Strong turnout as Paisley hosts annual 10k and Fun Run
Runners, families and spectators gathered in Paisley for the 2026 Paisley 10k and Fun Run, with a wide cross-section of local clubs and leisure athletes taking part. Photographs from the event, supplied under credit to David Cameron, show warm-ups, the race start, and many smiling finishers collecting medals.
The event attracted participants from across Renfrewshire and beyond. Among those pictured before and during the race were local competitors and well-known club athletes, reflecting the broad appeal of the town’s summer road-racing fixture.
- Local clubs represented included Kilbarchan AAC and Garscube Harriers.
- Individual runners named in coverage included Craig McCafferty, Kendal Gray and Emma McFarlane.
- Family participation was visible in pre-race photographs, with supporters positioned along the course.
The Fun Run element provided a shorter-distance opportunity for younger runners and families, while the main 10k saw competitive and recreational athletes share the streets. Images captured show competitors such as Shannon Troup and Murray Donaghey in action, while other entries — including Iain Wilson, Sean Tannahill and Sam March — were also pictured taking part.
"Runners and spectators at the 2026 Paisley 10k and Fun Run," the photo captions note, underscoring the community atmosphere of the day.
Club success and camaraderie were evident in finish-line scenes. Garscube Harriers were photographed with group medals; named club finishers in the coverage include Graeme Taylor, Steven Johnstone, Nicky Parker, Steven Johnston and Cyrus Wilson. Likewise, Fun Run images show junior runners Skye Williams and Kira Mitchell, both listed as representing Kilbarchan AAC, proudly displaying their medals.
| Name | Detail |
|---|---|
| Craig McCafferty | Pre-race photograph with Kendal Gray |
| Emma McFarlane | Photographed with family before the race |
| Shannon Troup | Competed in the 10k |
| Joyce Robertson | Shown setting off at the start |
| Skye Williams & Kira Mitchell | Pictured as Fun Run finishers for Kilbarchan AAC |
Photographic coverage documented both competitive moments and social aspects of the day: groups of runners warming up, supporters lining route sections and the immediate post-race celebrations where medals were awarded. The images also highlight the event’s role as a community occasion, bringing together club athletes and casual participants.
Organised road races such as the Paisley 10k often serve multiple purposes for towns like Paisley: they promote participation in physical activity, provide a competitive outlet for club athletes, and create a focal point for local fundraising and community engagement. While the supplied coverage concentrates on pictorial highlights and named participants, it emphasises the event’s broad appeal rather than championship placings.
For many local runners the race is a summer fixture in their calendar and a chance to train for longer events, while for families and new runners the Fun Run offers an accessible way to be involved without committing to the full distance. The visible presence of clubs including Garscube Harriers and Kilbarchan AAC demonstrates the continuing strength of grassroots athletics in and around Paisley.
Photographs from the day, credited to David Cameron, remain available in the event gallery accompanying the coverage. They provide a visual record of the atmosphere on course and in the finishing area, capturing both the competitive spirit and the community turnout which characterise Paisley’s sporting calendar.
