P3 pupils at Hillhead Primary School ran the equivalent of a marathon between them this weekend to raise £1,500 for new outdoor playground equipment.
The children, all aged between seven and eight, completed the challenge at Scotstoun Stadium, where the athletics events for the 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held.
Despite the warm weather, 21 children ran over 100 laps of the stadium, each covering an average of four laps (1.31 miles), contributing to the total marathon distance of 26.2 miles.
They completed the challenge in 28 minutes.
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Organised by a group of parents, the event aimed to support the school’s efforts to upgrade the exterior space and play areas for the 600 children who attend the school.
Isla Bradley, seven, one of the children taking part, said: “It was very fun and exciting. Especially because I was doing it with my classmates and we raised lots and lots of money for the school.”
Rebecca Honeybunn, one of the organisers, said: “The kids did an amazing job completing the challenge, and we’re incredibly grateful for the support from parents and the local community, including Scotstoun Stadium.
“They absolutely smashed their target and raised over £1500, so they should all be very proud.”
Andrew Robson, Headteacher of Hillhead Primary, said: “This is a fundraising initiative that has been driven by the pupils themselves, and we are extremely proud of all of them. Their original target was £500 so to have increased their target to an incredible £1500 is wonderful.
It was very fun and exciting. Especially because I was doing it with my classmates and we raised lots and lots of money for the school - Isla Bradley, seven
“Our Primary 3s were very clear, they would like the funds to go towards purchasing playground equipment and improving our play spaces and this will benefit all our pupils.
“I’d like to thank the parents and carers who have worked so hard and supported their children to complete such a successful fundraising campaign on behalf of our school.”
Ahead of their efforts, the kids also received a very special message of support from Scotland’s very own Olympic runner Eilish McColgan, European record holder for the 10km road race, and the British record holder for the 5000m, 10000m, 5 km and half marathon.
The 21 kids are asking the community to help support the fundraising effort. Donations will be accepted until the end of the month.
- Contributions can be made via the following link: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/p3bmarathon
