INVERCLYDE AC's John Bell has won the Scottish Half Marathon Championship in Inverness.

John romped to victory and crossed the line in a time of 01:05:34.

This year’s event sold-out early, with 4,240 people signing up - 2,940 for the Half Marathon and a record 1,300 for the 5K.

Former 800m World Champion Tom McKean was the official race starter for the Inverness Half Marathon before taking part in the event himself.

This year, runners received commemorative biscuits reflecting the medal design with the event logo, made by local baker Harry Gow after the event’s shipment of medals was delayed due to conflict in the Red Sea.

The official medals and finisher T-shirts will be posted out to participants as soon as possible following the event.

Event director Malcolm Sutherland said: “From elite athletes to young stars in the making, it was great to see runners of all ages and experience taking part in the Inverness Half Marathon and 5K.

Mike Johnston, convenor of the scottishathletics Road Running and Cross Country Commission, said: “Congratulations to everyone who took part in this year’s event and to all the winners."

The 2025 Inverness Half Marathon and 5K takes place on March 9 next year and early-bird entry is now open at: www.invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk

2024 result, Inverness Half Marathon and Scottish Half Marathon Championships:

1st, John Bell, Inverclyde AC, 01:05:34; 2nd Sean Chalmers, Aberdeen AAC, 01:05:44; 3rd Michael Ferguson, Aberdeen AAC, 01:05:58