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5K runs in Scotland

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Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
  • Fri 13 - Sat 14 Mar 2026
  • £26
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K

Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.

  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Fancy dress
  • Urban
  • Free venue entry
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • All ages
  • 5K run 2
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 2026
  • £32
  • 7 charities
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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running + 116 m ascent
This brand new venue is not for the faint-hearted with courses that will drag you through jaw-dropping scenery, winding woodland trails and circling beach shores on a gritty, leg-burning adventure.
  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
  • £80
  • 2 charities
South Queensferry, West Lothian, UK

Tough Mudder Scotland | 5K

This brand new venue is not for the faint-hearted with courses that will drag you through jaw-dropping scenery, winding woodland trails and circling beach shores on a gritty, leg-burning adventure.

  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Traffic free
  • Fundraising optional
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running
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 2026
  • £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.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 1 & over
  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 7 Dec
Edinburgh, UK

The Great Scottish Christmas Festival | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 13 Dec
North Berwick, East Lothian, UK

Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 2 | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Tue 16 Dec
Edinburgh, UK

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2025 Series

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 21 Dec
Edinburgh, UK

Santa & Elf Dash | 5K Santa Dash

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 28 Dec
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Christmas Cracker 5K/10K/Kids Race | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 3 Jan 2026
Aviemore, Highland, UK

Loch Morlich Running Festival | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 4 Jan 2026
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Glasgow Green 5K/10K/Half Marathon | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Alexandra Park 5K/10K | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

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

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
North Berwick, East Lothian, UK

Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 3 | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 7 Feb 2026
Edinburgh, UK

The Edinburgh 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 7 Feb 2026
Dunbar, East Lothian, UK

Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 4 | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 8 Feb 2026
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

The Glasgow 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 14 Feb 2026
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

The Love Run

  • 5K run 2
  • 10K run 2
  • Sun 22 Feb 2026
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Pollok Park 5K/10K | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 8 Mar 2026
Inverness, Highland, UK

Inverness Half Marathon & 5K | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 14 Mar 2026
Dunbar, East Lothian, UK

Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 5

  • 5K run
  • Trail run
  • Sat 21 Mar 2026
Isle of Skye, Highland, UK

Race Dunvegan | 5K

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 4 Apr 2026
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Abbathon 5K & 10K Fun Run | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 18 Apr 2026
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Glasgow Green 5K/10K/Half Marathon | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 8 Aug 2026
Stirling, UK

The Maverick Ochil Hills Trail | Short - 5K

  • 5 km trail running + 161 m ascent

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