5K runs in Scotland
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- Sun 28 Sep
- £12.50-£16.50
- Sun 28 Sep
- £12.50-£16.50
River Ness 5K
This welcoming 5K for runners of all abilities follows a flat route by the scenic River Ness, as part of the awe-inspiring Loch Ness Marathon festival weekend.
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 1 & over
- 5 km road running

- Fri 13 Mar 2026
- £26
- 1 charity
- Fri 13 Mar 2026
- £26
- 1 charity
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 + 18 m ascent

- Sat 14 Mar 2026
- £26
- 1 charity
- Sat 14 Mar 2026
- £26
- 1 charity
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 + 18 m ascent

- Sat 23 May 2026
- £32
- 7 charities
- Sat 23 May 2026
- £32
- 7 charities
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 + 116 m ascent

- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- Sat 6 Jun 2026
Tough Mudder Scotland | 5K
Secure your charity place in Tough Mudder Scotland 5K today. Run for charity in a muddy obstacle course while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Fundraising optional
- Age 14 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sat 1 Nov
Supernova Forth Road Bridge 5K
- 5 km road running + 113 m ascent
- Sun 2 Nov
Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival | 5K
- 5 km trail running