This year’s Paisley 10k could break last year’s record number of 3,600 runners.


Organisers of the road race and fun run are making last-minute preparations for Sunday’s event.


And with Friday’s deadline for entries looming, people are being urged to sign up and take part in the event described as “ideal for both experienced and novice runners”.


The Paisley 10k organising team from Renfrewshire Leisure are expecting to at least match last year’s entry of 3,600 runners.

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However, if there is a last minute surge in entries to the race and fun run, that figure could even be overtaken on the final straight.


Joyce McKellar, chief executive of Renfrewshire Leisure, said: “The route for the 10k and fun run is through the centre of Paisley and is relatively flat. It’s ideal for both experienced and novice runners.


“It’s a great route to run as people will pass the town’s famous landmarks and hundreds are expected to line the route giving encouragement to the runners.


“There’s a fantastic atmosphere throughout the day with lots of families, clubs and groups coming along to take part in the fun run as well as the more serious athletes who will be giving their all to be first to cross the line in the big race.”


The activities start in Paisley’s County Square at 9.40am on Sunday with Provost Lorraine Cameron welcoming the runners and their supporters.


The Paisley 10k road race warm-up is at 9.45am and the race starts at 10am. Winners will be presented with their medals around 11.30am.


The fun run warm-up starts at 12pm, with the starting gun fired at 12.15pm and the prize presentation expected around 1pm.


There will also be hoops of fun in County Square during the day as BasketballPaisley set up a stand for youngsters to try their hand at the sport.


Macmillan Cancer Support is the Paisley 10k and fun run official charity partner for the fourth year and the event is sponsored by sports and outdoor retailers Decathlon.


Joyce added: “This is always a great day for Paisley with a carnival atmosphere showing off the town at its best.”

The last day to sign up is Friday. Sign up at renfrewshireleisure.com/paisley10k