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Beginner-friendly Road runs in Scotland

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On the go since 2004, this event has firmly set itself as THE run for men in the west. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life, or someone else’s and be part of something special.
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £30.25-£37.75
Glasgow, Glasgow City

Men's 10K Glasgow

On the go since 2004, this event has firmly set itself as THE run for men in the west. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life, or someone else’s and be part of something special.

  • 10 km road running + 131 ft ascent
If you need a goal to motivate you, the Women’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £27.50-£30.25
Glasgow, Glasgow City

Women's 10K Glasgow

If you need a goal to motivate you, the Women’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.

  • 10 km road running + 41 m ascent
A stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life or someone else’s and be part of something special.
  • Sun 20 Sep
  • £27.50-£37.75
Edinburgh

Men's 10K Edinburgh

A stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life or someone else’s and be part of something special.

  • 10 km road running + 100 m ascent
A stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life and/or someone else’s and be part of something special.
  • Sun 20 Sep
  • £27.50-£37.75
Edinburgh

Women's 10K Edinburgh

A stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life and/or someone else’s and be part of something special.

  • 10 km road running + 115 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
  • £39.75
South Queensferry, Edinburgh

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.

  • 5 km road running + 113 m ascent
The Paisley Half Marathon is an exciting closed-road race through the historic town of Paisley — famous for its rich heritage, stunning architecture, and vibrant town centre.
  • Sun 7 Mar 2027
  • £39.99-£41.99
Paisley, Renfrewshire

Paisley Half Marathon

The Paisley Half Marathon is an exciting closed-road race through the historic town of Paisley — famous for its rich heritage, stunning architecture, and vibrant town centre.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 97 m ascent
  • Sun 3 May
  • £23-£27
Glasgow, Stirling

Mulberry Bush Montessori Balfron 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sat 9 May
  • £13-£17
Penicuik, Midlothian

Penicuik 10K Road Race

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £27
Lanark, South Lanarkshire

Ananda Animals 10K

  • 10 km road running + 498 ft ascent
  • Tue 12 May
  • £7-£10
Edinburgh

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2026 Series

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 12 May
  • £2-£8
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Holywood Stroll

  • 5 miles road running
  • Thu 21 May
  • £27-£29
Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire

Babcock Dumbarton 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Thu 28 May
  • £27-£29
Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute

Babcock Helensburgh 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 14 Jun
  • £31-£33
Crieff, Perth and Kinross

Strathearn Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Tue 16 Jun
  • £1-£7
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Guid Nychburris 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 21 Jun
  • £12.50
Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire

Port Glasgow 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • £22-£24
Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute

Islay Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £24-£26
Isle of Bute, Argyll and Bute

Bute Highland Games 10K Road Race

  • 10 km road running
  • Sat 26 Sep
  • £36-£42
Falkirk

Kelpies Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Tue 6 Oct
  • £7-£10
Edinburgh

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2026 Series

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 1 Nov
  • $147.62-$169.27
Canada

Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope

  • 42.2 km road running
  • Tue 22 Dec
  • £7-£10
Edinburgh

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2026 Series

  • 5 km road running

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