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Fun 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 2.62K Mini Kilomathon is a fun race and a fantastic opportunity for young runners to step out on their own, and be part of an exciting race experience, with the added bonus of a grandstand finish!
  • Sun 29 Mar 2026
  • £12.50-£15
Edinburgh, UK

Mini Kilomathon Scotland

The 2.62K Mini Kilomathon is a fun race and a fantastic opportunity for young runners to step out on their own, and be part of an exciting race experience, with the added bonus of a grandstand finish!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Age 6-14
  • 2.62 km road running
Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026
  • £18.50-£176
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!

  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 3 & over
  • Marathon 2
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 4
A weekend of inclusive trail races, camping, festival vibes, yoga workshops, guided runs, live music and outdoor cinema, all based in the grounds of the iconic Blair Castle in the Cairngorms.
  • Fri 29 - Sun 31 May 2026
  • £10-£79
Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, UK

Blair Castle Trail Weekender

A weekend of inclusive trail races, camping, festival vibes, yoga workshops, guided runs, live music and outdoor cinema, all based in the grounds of the iconic Blair Castle in the Cairngorms.

  • Families
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • All ages
  • Ultra run
  • Trail run 4
  • Walking festival
  • Half marathon
Have you got any ‘little monsters’ in your family who would enjoy their own piece of the action at the Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running?
  • Sun 27 Sep 2026
  • £6
Inverness, Highland, UK

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running | Wee Nessie

Have you got any ‘little monsters’ in your family who would enjoy their own piece of the action at the Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running?

  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Age up to 5
  • 800 m road running
A traffic-free flat run to let young warriors release lots of energy as they too get to experience racing at the festival, creating tall tales of daring and their own piece of history.
  • Sat 10 Oct 2026
  • £10-£12
Stirling, UK

Wallace Warriors 1 Mile Fun Run

A traffic-free flat run to let young warriors release lots of energy as they too get to experience racing at the festival, creating tall tales of daring and their own piece of history.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fundraising optional
  • All ages
  • 1 mile road running + 7 m ascent
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 2026
  • £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.

  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running + 113 m ascent
  • Sat 6 Dec
Portree, Highland, UK

Skye Santa Dash

  • 1.75 miles road running
  • Sun 7 Dec
Edinburgh, UK

The Great Scottish Christmas Festival | Junior Run

  • 1500 m road running
  • Sun 21 Dec
Edinburgh, UK

Santa & Elf Dash | Elf Dash

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

Christmas Cracker 5K/10K/Kids Race | Kids Race 1.5K

  • 1.5 km road running
  • Sat 21 Mar 2026
Isle of Skye, Highland, UK

Race Dunvegan

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Short walk
  • Sat 4 Apr 2026
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Abbathon 5K & 10K Fun Run | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 10 May 2026
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Babcock Shettleston 10K | 2K Fun Run

  • 2 km road running
  • Sat 13 Jun 2026
Portree, Highland, UK

Skye Half Marathon | Fun Run

  • 1.5 miles road running

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