Organisers of a Fife road race have apologised to competitors after sending them on a detour.
Runners in the Glenrothes Road Running Festival 4k race were directed away from the track, adding to the distance they had signed up for.
Several of the participants complained when they eventually returned to the festival base at Fife Institute of Sport and Leisure on Sunday.
Organising secretary Aileen Penny said, ”Sadly, a marshalling problem led the 4k runners off the beaten track. Fortunately, the complaints turned out to be few and far between, with many seeing the funny side.
“But, as organisers, we have always prided ourselves on ensuring that we host a well-run festival. By the time the mistake could be pointed out the leaders had turned around.
”Thankfully, the rest of the event passed without issue.”
