5K runs in Scotland
Find 5k runs near me in Scotland for 2025/2026 - filter by date or location, display on a map or use the advanced search to find your perfect race.
Filter by month
Filter by place
Highlands and Islands
Aberdeen and North East
Central Scotland
Edinburgh and Lothians
Glasgow and Strathclyde
Event listings
Select an event for photos, video, route, location, reviews, entry fees and how to enter.
- 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