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Road 5K runs in Scotland

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The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
  • Sat 23 May
  • £32
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 5K

The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.

  • 5 km road running + 116 m ascent
This welcoming 5K for runners of all abilities follows a flat route by the scenic River Ness, as part of the awe-inspiring Loch Ness Marathon festival weekend.
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £18
Inverness, Highland, UK

River Ness 5K

This welcoming 5K for runners of all abilities follows a flat route by the scenic River Ness, as part of the awe-inspiring Loch Ness Marathon festival weekend.

  • 5 km road running
Experience a dazzling 5K across the iconic Forth Road Bridge, moving at your own pace through vibrant light features in an accessible, unforgettable night-time challenge.
  • Sat 7 Nov
  • £39.75
South Queensferry, Edinburgh, UK

Supernova Forth Road Bridge 5K

Experience a dazzling 5K across the iconic Forth Road Bridge, moving at your own pace through vibrant light features in an accessible, unforgettable night-time challenge.

  • 5 km road running + 113 m ascent
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Edinburgh!
  • Sat 28 Nov
  • £20-£30
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh MoRun | 5K

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Edinburgh!

  • 5 km road running
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Glasgow!
  • Sun 29 Nov
  • £20-£30
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Glasgow MoRun | 5K

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Glasgow!

  • 5 km road running + 16 m ascent
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • £20
Edinburgh, UK

Inverleith Park 5K/10K/Kids Race/Toddler Dash | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 4 Apr
  • £22.90
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Kelvingrove Park - 5K/10K/Kids 2K/Toddler Dash | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 4 Apr
  • £18-£20
Ballater, Aberdeenshire, UK

Harbour Energy 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 5 Apr
  • £22
Edinburgh, UK

Holyrood Park 5K/10K/Half Marathon | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 11 Apr
  • £20
Edinburgh, UK

The Meadows 5K/10K | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £20
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, UK

Duthie Park 5K/10K | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 12 May
  • £7-£10
Edinburgh, UK

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2026 Series

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 7 Jun
  • £10-£12
Edinburgh, UK

My Name'5 Doddie 5K, 10K & 1K Kids Race | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • £20
Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, UK

Isle of Harris Half Marathon | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £19
Killin, Stirling, UK

Killin 10K & 5K | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 6 Oct
  • £7-£10
Edinburgh, UK

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2026 Series

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 22 Dec
  • £7-£10
Edinburgh, UK

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2026 Series

  • 5 km road running

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