Athletics

Kirsty Rankine with her family in the United States of America for the FIFA World Cup

Leading Borders athlete inspired by Scotland team at World Cup

Denny Calder at the finish of the Ultra Scotland (50)

Denny Calder at the finish of the Ultra Scotland (50)

Gala Harriers record impressive finishes at weekend events

David Nightingale with his two medals at the London Marathon

David Nightingale with his two medals at the London Marathon

Raft of summer events for the Gala Harriers

Craig Hunter after the EMF 10k

Craig Hunter after the EMF 10k

Hot weather cannot deter Gala Harriers athletes

Ava Richardson (centre)

Ava Richardson (centre)

Young Borders runner learning to cope with mental side of the sport she loves

Three Gala Harriers ran the Black Rock 5 in Kinghorn.

Three Gala Harriers ran the Black Rock 5 in Kinghorn.

Gala Harriers compete in sell-out races and mountain festival

Susan Ridley ahead of Mount Etna

Susan Ridley ahead of Mount Etna

Ridley back among the medals after nine months out injured

Pictures of the Gala Harriers at the weekend

Pictures of the Gala Harriers at the weekend

Gala Harriers back in action across three competitions

Katie Rourke with her medal at the 5k Championships

Katie Rourke with her medal at the 5k Championships

Gala Harriers back in action over the weekend

Borders' scenery helped hill runner from Peebles become world champion

Gala Harriers at the Under 12s Superteams Outdoor

Gala Harriers at the Under 12s Superteams Outdoor

Gala Harriers compete in marathon races and more over the weekend

Scout Adkins started her WMRA World Cup 2026 campaign

Scout Adkins started her WMRA World Cup 2026 campaign

Borders athlete starts bid for third consecutive world title with podium finish

Pictures from the Junior Hill Running League races at Dumyat

Pictures from the Junior Hill Running League races at Dumyat

Borders runners turn out in force at weekend events

Pamela Baillie with her medal after the Milan Marathon

Pamela Baillie with her medal after the Milan Marathon

Gala runner completes Milan Marathon

Stacey Downie at the European Masters Athletics Indoor Championships

Stacey Downie at the European Masters Athletics Indoor Championships

Borders athlete smashes national, European and world records at championships

Molly Trewartha with her medal

Molly Trewartha with her medal

Gala athlete performs in National Schools Aquathlon Champs

Rory Smith with his silver medal

Rory Smith with his silver medal

Borders athlete wins silver at Scotland's top sprint event

Pictures from the Tom Scott Memorial 10-Mile race

Pictures from the Tom Scott Memorial 10-Mile race

Gala Harriers compete in Kilomathon and Tom Scott Memorial

20 Along the Forth

20 Along the Forth

Borders athletes enjoy successful week in the sun

Sammi Kinghorn will have her first baby in July but hopes to return to elite athletics

Sammi Kinghorn will have her first baby in July but hopes to return to elite athletics

Sammi Kinghorn: I can't wait to be a mum but I hope this isn't the end of my career

The overall results of the Borders XC Series have been confirmed

The overall results of the Borders XC Series have been confirmed

Awards success for Gala Harriers in Borders XC series closer

Stacey Downie performed well at the championships held in London

Stacey Downie performed well at the championships held in London

'More to come' as Borders sprinter bags two golds at London championships

Gala Harriers were in action in Falkirk

Gala Harriers were in action in Falkirk

Gala Harriers' good showing at Scottish National XC Championship

Isla Paterson, of Gala Harriers. Image: Bobby Gavin

Isla Paterson, of Gala Harriers. Image: Bobby Gavin

Galashiels runner Paterson races in Scotland colours as teams secure fourth spots

Katie Rourke after she finished the Seville Marathon

Katie Rourke after she finished the Seville Marathon

Borders long-distance runner sets new PB at Seville Marathon

Moorfoot Runners' Scout Adkin racing in the challenging London conditions

Moorfoot Runners' Scout Adkin racing in the challenging London conditions

Mud bath! Borderer Adkin shines for Scotland at challenging London race

Gala Harriers ran their very muddy XC on the weekend

Gala Harriers ran their very muddy XC on the weekend

Very muddy series event held by Gala Harriers

Stock image of an athletics race

Stock image of an athletics race

Weekend sees Borders athletes compete in range of tournaments

Harriers in action at the Bathgate event

Harriers in action at the Bathgate event

Two top-three finishes for Borders athletes in latest race

Senior women’s winners, from left – Elena Heger (third), Emily McNeil (winner) and Grace Pow (second)

Senior women’s winners, from left – Elena Heger (third), Emily McNeil (winner) and Grace Pow (second)

Latest edition of Borders hill run attracts bumper entry in misty conditions

Scout Adkin in action for Moorfoot Runners.

Scout Adkin in action for Moorfoot Runners.

Borderer picked to represent Scotland at upcoming Home Countries XC International

Gala Harriers in action at the cross country event in Glasgow

Gala Harriers in action at the cross country event in Glasgow

Gala Harriers in action at Glasgow and Borders events

Borderer Iain Veitch triumphed in the capital

Borderer Iain Veitch triumphed in the capital

Peebles triathlete starts year with a bang by winning event in Edinburgh

Borderer Iain Veitch triumphed in the capital

Borderer Iain Veitch triumphed in the capital

Borders triathlete starts year with a bang by winning event in Edinburgh

Borderer Iain Veitch will take part in the triathlon in January

Borderer Iain Veitch will take part in the triathlon in January

Peebles athlete to tackle extreme triathlon in Sahara Desert

Borderer Stacey Downie with guest of honour Christine Ohuruogu, 400m Olympic and world champion

Borderer Stacey Downie with guest of honour Christine Ohuruogu, 400m Olympic and world champion

Peeblesshire sprinter 'surprised' by national athletics award nomination

ON YOUR MARKS: The men's team from the East District League Races

ON YOUR MARKS: The men's team from the East District League Races

Speedy showings from Team Borders at East District League Races

The GB relay team at the finish line after winning gold

The GB relay team at the finish line after winning gold

Triple medal success for Borders teacher at European championships

The 2025 ClubSport Tweeddale winners

The 2025 ClubSport Tweeddale winners

Top sporting talent from Borders recognised at awards ceremony

Simon Lawson won the Renilson title for a 10th time

Simon Lawson won the Renilson title for a 10th time

UK sporting superstar visits Borders for 'amazing' race in memory of late coach

ON YOUR MARKS: Appearances from Gala Harriers at events across the last weekend.

ON YOUR MARKS: Appearances from Gala Harriers at events across the last weekend.

Athletics stars turn in performances in Glasgow

Isla Paterson racing at the world champs

Isla Paterson racing at the world champs

Gala Harriers' Paterson shows talent on big stage at mountain running world champs

Isla Paterson and Thomas Hilton (inset) have been picked for the Scotland squad

Isla Paterson and Thomas Hilton (inset) have been picked for the Scotland squad

Borders running stars secure Scotland selection for prestigious Italian race

The triathlon series involved three events in the Borders

The triathlon series involved three events in the Borders

Hundreds take part in 'bigger-than-ever' triathlon series in the Borders

Scout Adkin in action in the WMRA World Cup earlier this year

Scout Adkin in action in the WMRA World Cup earlier this year

Borderers to compete at mountain running world championships in Spain this week

Former sprinter Rab Thomson is coaching Douglas Bringhurst

Former sprinter Rab Thomson is coaching Douglas Bringhurst

Borders sprinter-turned-coach oversees athlete's 'amazing' breakthrough season

Isla Paterson earned gold for her efforts at the British and Irish Fell and Hill Running Championships.

Isla Paterson earned gold for her efforts at the British and Irish Fell and Hill Running Championships.

Borders runner wins gold at British and Irish Fell and Hill Running Champs

Iain Veitch took the win at the 'restless' triathlon

Iain Veitch took the win at the 'restless' triathlon

Borders triathlete claims victory in inaugural edition of extreme Scottish event

Peebles runner Scout Adkin

Peebles runner Scout Adkin

'Inspirational' Borders racer Adkin retains Mountain Running World Cup crown

Borderer Scout Adkin

Borderer Scout Adkin

Borderers picked in UK squad for World Mountain and Trail Running Championships

Thomas Hilton is among the Borders trio to represent Scotland

Thomas Hilton is among the Borders trio to represent Scotland

Borders athletics stars picked to represent Scotland at Junior Home International

The events took place in Selkirk

The events took place in Selkirk

Hundreds take part in Borders triathlon events over action-packed weekend

6k Cademuir Rollercoaster winners Jessica and Thomas

6k Cademuir Rollercoaster winners Jessica and Thomas

Bumper entry for 'Rollercoaster' race in Borders as course record smashed

Scout Adkin in action for Moorfoot Runners.

Scout Adkin in action for Moorfoot Runners.

Borders runner retains grip on World Cup rankings with Italy performances