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5K runs in Scotland

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Really Muddy Aberdeen is a challenging mud based run with natural terrain forming obstacles.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £28.90
  • Sun 18 May
  • £28.90
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, UK

MacTuff Really Muddy Aberdeen | 5K

Really Muddy Aberdeen is a challenging mud based run with natural terrain forming obstacles.

  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running
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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 7 Jun
  • Entries close soon
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • Entries close soon
South Queensferry, West Lothian, UK

Tough Mudder Scotland | 5K

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.

  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Traffic free
  • Fundraising optional
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running
If you like great beer and running on amazing riverside trails then this event is for you! Routes through the beautiful valley of the North Esk River and finish at the brewery for a free beer.
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £32
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £32
Roslin, Midlothian, UK

Hop Run | 5K

If you like great beer and running on amazing riverside trails then this event is for you! Routes through the beautiful valley of the North Esk River and finish at the brewery for a free beer.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 5 km trail running
If you love mud and water but not monkey bars or big climbs, this one is for you. Fun elements include a massive ball pit, the famous MacTuff foam filled 'washing machine', a water slide and mud!
  • Sun 7 Sep
  • £29.90
  • Sun 7 Sep
  • £29.90
Fife, UK

Really Muddy Fife | 5K

If you love mud and water but not monkey bars or big climbs, this one is for you. Fun elements include a massive ball pit, the famous MacTuff foam filled 'washing machine', a water slide and mud!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain 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
  • 1 charity
  • Fri 13 Mar 2026
  • £26
  • 1 charity
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
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
  • 1 charity
  • Sat 14 Mar 2026
  • £26
  • 1 charity
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
Entries close soon
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
  • £21.50-£32
  • Entries close soon
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £21.50-£32
  • Entries close soon
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
  • Tue 13 May
Edinburgh, UK

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2025 Series

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 18 May
Dundee, Angus, UK

Monikie 5K, 10K & 15K | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 1 Jun
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

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

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 3 Jun
Edinburgh, UK

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2025 Series

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 8 Jul
Edinburgh, UK

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2025 Series

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 5 Aug
Edinburgh, UK

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2025 Series

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 2 Sep
Edinburgh, UK

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2025 Series

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 28 Sep
Inverness, Highland, UK

Loch Ness Marathon Running Festival | River Ness 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 7 Oct
Edinburgh, UK

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2025 Series

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

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2025 Series

  • 5 km road running
  • Tue 16 Dec
Edinburgh, UK

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2025 Series

  • 5 km road running

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