- Sat 3 Oct 2026
- Early bird
Early bird on now
10:45
Age up to 3
FREE
- 70 m road running
Event overview
From the Mini (ages 3–8) 1.6km dash to the Junior (9–15) 2.5km challenge, it’s your chance to take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower all over again.
Whether you’re running for fun, fundraising for a cause, or chasing your personal best, the AJ Bell Junior and Mini Great Scottish Run is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.
Toddler Dash (Up to 3 yrs) and Mini entrants (3-8 yrs) must run with a parent, each child should be entered into the event. Junior entrants (9-15 yrs) do not need to be accompanied by an adult although this can be requested upon entry if required, each child should be entered into the event.
Highlights
- Safe and secure route on closed roads
- T-shirt for kids to run in and a shiny finisher's medal
- Photo opportunities and official event photos to purchase
- On-course music and entertainment
- An unforgettable finish line experience
- Plenty of cheers and high fives from local supporters
- Event village with exhibitors, food and drinks to enjoy post-run
This event is part of AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run.
Event photos
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Event video
- Beginner-friendly
- Families
- Fancy dress
- Spectators
Saturday
Sunday
Timetable
- First aid
- Flat
- Food stations
- Marshals
- Sweeper
- Traffic free
- Water stations
Map
- Music
- Park
- Showers
- Toilets
- Urban
Event HQ
Glasgow Green
Greendyke Street
Saltmarket
Glasgow
Glasgow City
G1 5DB
UK
- Goody bag
- Medal
- T-shirt
On top of lots of high fives and cheering supporters and an incredible sense of achievement, all runners will get:
Included
- A t-shirt to run in, and shiny medal to show to all of your friends
- Spot prizes for best fancy dress
- Edible treats when you cross the finish line
- A safe, secure and fun filled route
- Bragging rights of being part of the biggest and best kids running events
A gorgeous event to be a part of for the whole family. Loved it all!
Lovely memories made by completing this event and running with my child, both of us enjoyed it.
Brilliant. Such an opportunity for children to get involved in running and enjoy a sport all together.
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
- Trees not tees
Sustainability Policy
This event is in the process of updating its Sustainability Strategy in light of its collaborative approach and recent survey. Work to minimise the environmental impacts of this event will continue throughout this process, with particular focus on:
- Reducing plastic
- Reducing waste
- Cutting carbon emissions
- Responsible procurement
In addition, it is striving to improve performance even further by making sure that sustainability is embedded at the heart of the organisation and culture.
Trees not tees
Finisher tees are now optional. You can choose to forgo your finisher tee shirt at the point of entry, and in lieu of this the organiser will make a donation to the National Trust Woodlands Appeal.
The organisers will donate a portion of the fulfilment costs for each runner who chooses this option to the fund and commit that this donation to be a minimum of £20,000.