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5K runs in Scotland

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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 28 Sep
  • £12.50-£16.50
  • Entries close soon
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.

  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 1 & over
  • 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, Edinburgh!
  • Sat 22 Nov
  • £25-£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!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • All ages
  • 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 23 Nov
  • £25-£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!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • All ages
  • 5 km road running
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 Mar 2026
  • £26
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K | Friday

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 5 km road running + 18 m ascent
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.
  • Sat 14 Mar 2026
  • £26
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K | Saturday

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 5 km road running + 18 m ascent
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
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
South Queensferry, West Lothian, UK

Tough Mudder Scotland | 5K

Secure your charity place in Tough Mudder Scotland 5K today. Run for charity in a muddy obstacle course while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Traffic free
  • Fundraising optional
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 7 Sep
Fife, UK

Really Muddy Fife | 5K

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 14 Sep
Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway, UK

Caledonia Park 5K

  • 5 km road running + 21 m ascent
  • Sun 14 Sep
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Kelvingrove Park 5K/10K | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 14 Sep
Banchory, Aberdeenshire, UK

Tom's Cairn Trail Races | 5K

  • 5 km trail running + 70 m ascent
  • Sun 28 Sep
Kelso, Scottish Borders, UK

Floors Castle Trail Race | 5K

  • 5 km trail running + 51 m ascent
  • Tue 7 Oct
Edinburgh, UK

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2025 Series

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 26 Oct
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Up and Running Events - Queens Park 5K/10K | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 1 Nov
South Queensferry, Edinburgh, UK

Supernova Forth Road Bridge 5K

  • 5 km road running + 113 m ascent
  • Sun 2 Nov
Tayport, Fife, UK

Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Tue 4 Nov
Edinburgh, UK

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2025 Series

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 15 Nov
Dunbar, East Lothian, UK

Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 1 | 13K

  • 13 km trail running
  • Sat 15 Nov
Dunbar, East Lothian, UK

Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 1 | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 16 Nov
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Bellahouston Park 5K/10K/Half Marathon | 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 4 Jan 2026
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Glasgow Green 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

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