THE organisers of Glasgow's annual Men's 10k run have appealed for help from sponsiors and funding bodies to ensure next year's event goes ahead after more than 3000 people took place in this year's race.

The event in Bellahouston Park attracted entrants from across Scotland to celebrate Father's Day. For the first time, organisers Men's Health Forum Scotland ran a 1k Rascal Run before the main event to let men warm up in with their children.

More than 350 youngsters helped to get their dads, uncles and guardians off to the best possible start.

The runners raised cash and awareness for causes including Yorkhill Children's Foundation, the event's main charity sponsor.

Sarah McMilllan, from Men's Health Forum Scotland, said: "The Men's 10k has been another amazing success this year.

"It has been truly inspirational and a wonderful experience for everyone connected with it.

"The men who took part did so for a number of reasons – some to raise funds for wonderful causes, others in memory of loved ones they had lost, and some to see if they could achieve a long-cherished goal.

"They are all heroes and should be rightly proud of themselves.

"We know from the feedback we receive that this event is held in high regard – the camaraderie, spirit and sense of accomplishment is second to none.

"This event just gets better and better every year. It would be a terrible shame if that tremendous foundation was allowed to disappear.

"We will work hard to try to ensure the Men's 10k returns next year and continues to be a special event for some time to come. However, in order for that to happen we need the help of sponsors and funding bodies.

"Hopefully the success of this year's event will once again show just how important the Men's 10k is for the health and wellbeing of thousands of men throughout Scotland."

For more information on donations and sponsorship, and for this year's results, visit www.mens10k.com.