Scots in Belfast; Eilish at Great North Run

Friday 5th September 2025

Five athletes will compete for Scotland in Combined Events International in Belfast this weekend.

Good Luck to those selected for the trip to Northern Ireland and to their families, coaches and clubs.

Senior Men: Cal McLennan (Basingstoke/Loughborough Students)

U23 Men: Alister Mackay (Team East Lothian)

U20 Men: Zak Fearn (Team East Lothian)

U18 Men: Douglas Knox (Springburn Harriers)

U18 Women: Leanna Elliot (Cumbernauld AAC)

The Scottish athletes will compete against CE rivals from Northern Ireland, Ireland, England and Wales.

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Photo: London Marathon Events

Eilish McColgan takes on the Great North Run this weekend with hopes high for another top performance.

In the Women’s event, Eilish will go head-to-head with Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui, who finished third behind McColgan in the 2022 Commonwealth Games 10,000m and was victorious at the 2024 New York City Marathon.

They will be joined in the start line by Great North Run champion from 2016 and 2018, Vivian Cheruiyot of Kenya.

After her blistering run at the 2024 event which saw her compete in a six-way fight for the finish, Eilish is aiming high for 2025 and hoping to join her mum Liz on the honours board.

‘I can’t wait to return to the AJ Bell Great North Run this year,’ says Eilish.

‘It’s an event that holds fond memories for me. The crowds are always amazing all along the route – the buzz I get from hearing them will definitely spur me on!

‘‘I’ve always loved competing in Newcastle and of course we have a proud family history at the Great North Run. I’ve had a great season this year, I’m feeling really strong especially off the back of London Marathon so hopefully 2025 is third time lucky and match my mum’s success.

Sean Frame races in the Wheelchair event.

Tags: Belfast, Combined Events International, Eilish McColgan, Great North Run