SARAH WINS OLDEST RACE-BUT NO RED SOCKS!
The traditional Red Hose awarded to the winner who must reside within the Parish of the race.
Lothian Running Club’s Sarah Inglis was the overall winner on Saturday of a race that is recognised by the Guiness Book of Records as the oldest footrace in the World.
The Carnwath Red Hose Race dates back to 1508.
The race which is now run in conjunction with the Carnwath Agricultural Show still sees the race champion being presented with the traditional pair of Red Hose.
Sarah covered the 2.65 mile course which starts and finishes in the show field and run over roads and grass in a time of 15 minutes 45 seconds.
Unfortunately though for Sarah, to win the prize you must reside within the Parish of South Lanarkshire, which she doesn’t. So there were no Red Socks for her.