THOUSANDS of people took to the streets of the capital on Sunday as part of the Morrisons Great Edinburgh Run and Team Relay.
Around 5000 participants donned their trainers for the iconic 10-mile race which takes in some of the city's famous landmarks, including Holyrood Palace, Arthur's Seat, Greyfriars Bobby and Edinburgh Castle.
Runners also had the chance to split the route between them for the first time with a Team Relay option being introduced for this year's event.
A Mini Great Edinburgh Run of 1.5k for three to eight-year-olds and a junior Great Edinburgh Run of 2.5k for nine to 15 -year-olds also took place.
Councillor Richard Lewis, Festivals and Events Champion for the City of Edinburgh Council, said: "It was a spectacular sight to see thousands of runners snake around the city centre and Arthur's Seat for the Morrisons Great Edinburgh Run and it was fantastic that so many spectators came to show their support. Well done everyone who took part!"
Ethiopia's Tsedat Abeje Ayana was first over the finish line, completing the route in 48:44, followed by Andrew Lemoncello in a time of 50:02 and Peter Huck in a time of 50:30.
The first female finisher was England's Jess Coulson who came in at 56:06.
Event organiser Andy Mitchelmore said: "It is always exciting to see so many runners take to the roads of Edinburgh, passing so many iconic buildings along the way.
"The Morrisons Great Edinburgh Run has been a key fixture in the Scottish running calendar since 2005 and the introduction of the ten mile course last year was a great success.
"For 2015 we decided to include a Team Relay option to provide allow runners who are more comfortable with a shorter distance to still be part of the day and it has gone down really well with our participants so we look forward to welcoming back that option next year."
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