Eilish McColgan continues her big comeback at the Big Half in London, winning the event in the time of one hour, nine minutes and 14 seconds.
It was McColgan’s first half-marathon race in nearly two years. She had won this event two years ago.
A win, British Champion & European Q ✅ 🏆
— Eilish McColgan (@EilishMccolgan) September 2, 2024
Loved being back out on the streets of London! 🇬🇧
It's been two loooong years since I last ran Big Half, so it was great to come away with the win. pic.twitter.com/BplIbf1u0b
This time, the 33-year-old finished 21 seconds ahead of Calli Hauger-Thackery. The two had made it a two-person race going neck and neck throughout most of the course.
Top six results
| Name | Time | Country | PB |
| Eilish McColgan | 1:09:14 | Great Britain | 1:05:43 |
| Cali Hauger-Thackery | 1:09:35 | Great Britain | 1:08:20 |
| Lucy Reid | 1:13:31 | Great Britain | 1:10:18 |
| Beth Kidger | 1:15:02 | Great Britain | 1:14:12 |
| Harriet Freeman | 1:16:32 | Great Britain | 1:15:39 |
| Samira Schnuriger | 1:16:35 | Switzerland | 1:13:45 |
Photo credit: Big Half London, Asics.
