Pictures: Runners turn out in their hundreds for Run Garioch

By David Porter

Published: 16:25, 15 May 2022

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Aberdeen University Economics student 22-year-old Aaron Odentz completed an incredible double win on Sunday taking the first home in both the PMC 5K in 15:11 :and then going straight back out and winning the Dandara 10K event in 32:54.

Garioch Sport Christine Appel celebrates at Aaron Odentz takes his first race title at Run Garioch 22. Picture: David Porter

As on of Aberdeen AAC’s distance coaches this season has already seen him finish a half-marathon in Inverness in under 70 minutes.

Aaron Odentz comes home to claim the 5K and 10K titles at Run Garioch 22. Picture: David Porter

In the 5K, top female runner was Metro Aberdeen's Chloe Gray in 18:02 and the first female runner home in the 10K was Metro Aberdeen's Nicola MacDonald.

Metro Aberdeen's Chloe Gray crosses the line to take the ladies 5k title at Run Garioch 22. Picture: David Porter

The GSC Half Marathon title was claimed by Metro Aberdeen's Jason Kelly in 1:14:41 with Glasgow University dental student Rosa Donaldson taking the ladies title in 1:29:01.