MORE than 300 runners descended on Irvine's seafront on Wednesday evening to compete in Irvine Running Club's annual 10km road race - the Jim Young Marymass 10K.
Named since 2015 in memory of Jim, who was a stalwart not only of athletics in Ayrshire, but also across the whole of Scotland, the race was this year blessed with ideal conditions, with not too much wind and no rain as runners tackled the traditional course based on Marine Drive and the Beach Park.
Irvine Running Club's annual Marymass 10K road race was held on August 23 - with a field of more than 300 runners (Image: Gregor Campbell Photography)
Irvine Running Club's annual Marymass 10K road race was held on August 23 - with a field of more than 300 runners (Image: Gregor Campbell Photography)
Irvine Running Club's annual Marymass 10K road race was held on August 23 - with a field of more than 300 runners (Image: Gregor Campbell Photography)
Irvine Running Club's annual Marymass 10K road race was held on August 23 - with a field of more than 300 runners (Image: Gregor Campbell Photography)
The men's race was won by Craig Ferguson from Kilmarnock Harriers in a time of 32 mins 23 seconds , followed 16 seconds later by William Ewens from Ayr Seaforth.
The ladies' race was won by Emma Creasey from Giffnock North in a time of 37 mins and 54 seconds, with Katrine Kelly from Troon Tortoises in second place.
Irvine Running Club's annual Marymass 10K road race was held on August 23 - with a field of more than 300 runners (Image: Gregor Campbell Photography)
Irvine Running Club's annual Marymass 10K road race was held on August 23 - with a field of more than 300 runners (Image: Gregor Campbell Photography)
Irvine Running Club's annual Marymass 10K road race was held on August 23 - with a field of more than 300 runners (Image: Gregor Campbell Photography)
Irvine Running Club's annual Marymass 10K road race was held on August 23 - with a field of more than 300 runners (Image: Gregor Campbell Photography)
The winning men's team was Kilmarnock Harriers and the victorious ladies' team came from the Troon Tortoises.
Earlier this year, six ladies from Irvine visited Irvine's twin town of Voisins-le-Bretonneux in France and took part in their local 15 Km Spring Race and the Club were glad that Heriette Harivel from Voisins was able to take part in the Irvine race.
Irvine Running Club's annual Marymass 10K road race was held on August 23 - with a field of more than 300 runners (Image: Gregor Campbell Photography)
Irvine Running Club's annual Marymass 10K road race was held on August 23 - with a field of more than 300 runners (Image: Gregor Campbell Photography)
Irvine Running Club's annual Marymass 10K road race was held on August 23 - with a field of more than 300 runners (Image: Gregor Campbell Photography)
Irvine Running Club's annual Marymass 10K road race was held on August 23 - with a field of more than 300 runners (Image: Gregor Campbell Photography)
There was also a further French connection with Philippe Dubreuil from the town presenting some of the prizes. The Club was also very pleased to see Betty Young and her son Blair at the event and she also was involved in the prize giving.
The race was sponsored by four local companies - Berry BPI, Brodie Engineering, Pipeline Drillers and Vanilla Joe's, and the club is grateful for their continuing support.
Irvine Running Club's annual Marymass 10K road race was held on August 23 - with a field of more than 300 runners (Image: Gregor Campbell Photography)
Irvine Running Club's annual Marymass 10K road race was held on August 23 - with a field of more than 300 runners (Image: Gregor Campbell Photography)
Irvine Running Club's annual Marymass 10K road race was held on August 23 - with a field of more than 300 runners (Image: Gregor Campbell Photography)
Irvine Running Club's annual Marymass 10K road race was held on August 23 - with a field of more than 300 runners (Image: Gregor Campbell Photography)
Finally a word of thanks from the club committee to all the club members and indeed a few from other local clubs who gave up their time to assist in marshalling, giving out the goodie bags, manning the water station and general assistance in ensuring the event went well.
(All images by Gregor Campbell Photography and used with permission)
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