SOME were challenging themselves to a personal best, others were novices looking merely to complete the course, while some were there for the fun of it.

But the one thing uniting those taking part in yesterday's Moira's Run was a determination to reclaim Queen's Park, on Glasgow's south side, from the memory of the murder of Moira Jones.

This year marked the tenth anniversary since her brutal killing in the park and all 340 participants were keen to show their support for the family of the 40-year-old businesswoman.

In emotional speeches before the starting gun sounded, Moira's mother, Bea Jones, spoke of the "friendship and warmth" shown by the annual race, which raises money for The Moira Fund.

She was followed by patrons of the Fund, Dame Elish Angiolini, the then-Lord Advocate who prosecuted Moira's killer, and comedian Elaine C Smith.

Dame Elish remarked on the "gathering of love and affection" that marks out the Moira's Run as a special event.

Each year staff from the nearby Neeson's Bar make the effort to complete the race in fancy dress and this year a team of seven - including one on a mobility scooter - were kitted out as traffic cones.

Dozens of familiar faces, who have turned out every year for the past fives years, completed the course, which was run by a team of volunteers.

The event is also supported by the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit.

Mrs Jones and Moira's brother, Grant, greeted finishers of the 5k with a hug and a medal.

Mrs Jones said: "Moira was 'a magnet for goodwill'.

"So was Moira’s Run 2018. Well over 340 runners and walkers and many more volunteers and supporters all contributed to a truly memorable, heart-warming event.

"So emotional, so worthwhile. Our sincerest thanks to all involved.

"When Moira lived here we called this Moira's park.

"It belonged to Moira in the way it belongs to you now."