Paisley Half Marathon
Be part of history as Paisley hosts its very first half marathon, boasting closed roads, historic streets, landmarks and a great atmosphere to boot!
- Sun 22 Mar 2026
- Entries closed
09:00
Age 17 & over
£36.99-£42.99
- 13.1 miles road running
Event overview
Paisley Half Marathon is a brand-new closed-road 13.1-mile race, launching this spring and showcasing the historic streets and landmarks of Paisley.
Starting and finishing on Gilmour Street, the route winds past Paisley Abbey, along scenic cycle paths, and through Canal Street and High Street for a strong town-centre finish.
Runners receive race packs by post, benefit from on-course support and facilities, and enjoy a professionally delivered race day designed for both first-timers and experienced half marathoners.
Highlights
Scenic route
Run through the historic streets of Paisley and surrounding landmarks.
Family-friendly
A welcoming atmosphere in the town centre for spectators and families.
Well-supported
On-course water stations, pacers, and experienced safety marshals.
Memorable finish
Cross the line back in Paisley town centre, celebrating with a medal, head buff, and a buzzing Event Village.
Event photos
Event details
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Fancy dress
- Spectators
- Cut off time
- First aid
- Food stations
- Headphones allowed
- Marshals
- Navigation not required
- Toilets
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- Way markers
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
The route starts in Paisley town centre, loops past historic sites including Paisley Abbey, heads out toward St Mirren Park, travels along Canteen Road and the cycle track, then returns to finish on High Street.
Cut off
5 hours.
Headphones
This event does not actively promote the use of headphones. However, if you choose to wear them, please use only one earbud so you can hear safety instructions and be aware of other runners.
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
Event HQ
County Square
Gilmour Street
Paisley
Renfrewshire
PA1 1JG
UK
Paisley is a historic riverside town in Scotland, just outside Glasgow, and is well-connected by road, rail, and air. Below are the most convenient travel options depending on where you’re coming from.
By rail
From Glasgow: Frequent trains run from Glasgow Central Station to Paisley Gilmour Street (the town’s main station), with journey times of around 10 minutes.
From Edinburgh: Direct trains to Glasgow run regularly, with onward connections to Paisley. The full journey takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
By car
- Paisley lies just off the M8 motorway, Scotland’s main east–west route.
- Approximate driving times:
- Glasgow city centre | 20 minutes
- Edinburgh | 1 hour 15 minutes
- Ayrshire coast | 40 minutes
By bus
A network of local and regional bus services links Paisley with Glasgow and surrounding towns, making it accessible and convenient for spectators and runners alike.
By air
Glasgow Airport is less than 3 miles from Paisley town centre. A short taxi, bus, or shuttle connection makes it easy for visitors flying in from across the UK or internationally.
- Chip timing
- Drinks
- GPS tracking
- Medal
Included
- Medal
- Bag drop
- Chip timing
- Tracking
- Aid stations
- Training support
- On route entertainment
- Post event hydration
Optional extra
- Professional photos
How to enter
- Age 17 & over
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Race pack by post