Explore Scotland
In Glasgow and Edinburgh, you can find some of the best half marathon and 10K races on this isle, while the majesty of Ben Nevis attracts multitudes of trekkers and mountaineers each year. See for yourself what Scotland has to offer!
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- Sat 18 - Sun 19 Apr
- 1 night from £355
Ultra Tour of Arran
Two days, 60 miles, one epic island challenge. Push past your limits on Scotland’s rugged island of Arran.
- 2 days multi terrain running + 3500 m ascent
- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sep
- 2 nights from £355-£410
Rat Race | Scotland Coast to Coast
Run, bike and kayak 100 miles coast to coast across the wild Scottish Highlands — one or two days, one unforgettable adventure.
- 21 miles trail running
- 78 miles mountain biking
- 1 mile kayaking
- 4 nights from £2,200
Rat Race | Hebrides Tip to Toe Multisport
Bike, run, and kayak across Scotland’s wildest islands in a five-day multisport island odyssey.
- 166 miles road cycling
- 8 miles trail running
- 12 miles sea kayaking
- 7 nights from £2,750
Rat Race | The Isles Ultra
A breathtaking foot traverse of the entire chain of the Outer Hebrides from south to north through the most superlative coastlines, beaches, hillsides, sea and inland loch and river terrain in the UK.
- 185 miles multi terrain running
- 1 night from £395
National Three Peaks Challenge
One of the UK's most iconic endurance events, covering the highest peaks of Scotland (Ben Nevis), England (Scafell Pike), and Wales (Snowdon) in a test of endurance, resilience, and determination.
- 2 days walking
- Sat 14 Mar
- £26
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.
- 5 km road running + 18 m ascent
- Sun 22 Mar
- £36.99-£42.99
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!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 29 Mar
- £12.50-£36
Kilomathon Scotland
Dare to be different and run Kilomathon Scotland! With a choice of distances, fun for the kids and a roaring grandstand finish in the Murrayfield Stadium you can look forward to a great day out!
- Charity half marathon
- Charity 10K run
- Fun run
- Sat 4 Apr
- £52
The Iron Keep | 5 Hour Siege Run
Forge your legend at The Iron Keep: a 5-hour challenge to complete as many laps as you can, surrounded by trail running, medieval spectacle, and unforgettable adventure.
- 5 hrs trail running
- Sun 26 Apr
- £83
Etape Loch Ness
Scotland’s largest closed-road cycle sportive! Taking place in spring around the shores of the world's most famous loch, you'll conquer some thigh-busting climbs and revel in friendly camaraderie!
- 106 km road cycling + 900 m ascent
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May
- £35-£125
Muck n' Mac Fest
Experience Tweed Valley gravel riding plus live music, talks, films, wellness programme, walking routes, camping and family-friendly activities, all staged at Scotland's oldest inhabited house.
- Gravel events 6
- Sat 2 - Sun 3 May
- FREE-£290
Ultra X Scotland
Join Scotland’s biggest ultramarathon! Take on a true wilderness running adventure through the Scottish Highlands, with flexible distances and an unforgettable expedition feel.
- Ultra run 4
- Trail run 3
- Sat 16 May
- £20-£25
Big Hike | The Trossachs
Escape to nature and take on a Big Hike in the Trossachs. You’ll explore stunning lochs, waterfalls, and forests whilst supporting life-saving research.
- Hike 3
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
- FREE-£176
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!
- Marathon 2
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Fun run 4
- Fri 29 - Sun 31 May
- £145-£320
Scott Frontier 300
Another Coast to Coast? Yes and No. The Scott Frontier 300 takes you from the Irish Sea to the North Sea, but the challenge is about what lies between these shorelines.
- Gravel events 2
- Sportive
- Sat 6 Jun
- £35-£45
Hop Run
If you like great beer and running on amazing riverside trails then this event is for you! Run through the beautiful valley of the North Esk River to finish at the brewery for a free beer.
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
- £65
Ben Nevis at Sunrise
Trek by torchlight to the summit of Ben Nevis, conquering the UK’s highest peak by sunrise in an unforgettable night-time challenge to support life-changing causes.
- 12 miles hiking + 1345 m ascent
- Sat 20 Jun
- £25
Pink Ribbon Walk | Edinburgh Holyrood Park
Get ready to experience the beauty of the city as you soak up the atmosphere at Holyrood Park, home to the start and finish, whilst taking in iconic landmarks like Arthur’s Seat and Edinburgh Castle.
- 10 miles walking
- Fri 26 - Sun 28 Jun
- FREE-£96
- U16s FREE
South Scotland Outdoor Festival
Dive into epic trail runs, thrilling gravel rides, and scenic road sportives across South Scotland’s wild landscapes. Every sporting ticket unlocks a full weekend of live music, talks, films and more
- Gravel events 3
- Sportive 2
- 5K run
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- + 2 more races
- Sun 12 Jul
- £30.25-£37.75
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
- Sun 12 Jul
- £27.50-£30.25
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
- Sat 25 Jul
- £330
Rat Race 100 Ultramarathon
The 100-mile ultra for people who don't do 100-mile ultramarathons. Walk or run from Edinburgh Castle to Glamis within 48 hours, fully supported.
- 100 miles trail running + 4853 ft ascent
- Sat 1 Aug
- £42.50-£50
Brewdog Ride Out Sportive
A spectacular cycle along the North East coast of Scotland from one of the best and biggest breweries in the world with a choice of routes making it a sportive for everyone!
- Sportive 2
- Sun 9 Aug
- £20-£55
Durty Trail Weekender
Lace up and conquer Bowhill Estate’s spectacular trails this summer — from beginner 5K dashes to epic 50K adventures through the rolling Borders hills.
- 50K ultra run
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Sun 16 Aug
- £37.75
Scottish 10K
A seriously flat and rapid course with downhill sections along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse with a grandstand finish. Come and be a part of it!
- 10 km road running + 33 m ascent
- Sun 16 Aug
- £46.75
Scottish Half Marathon
A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse plus grandstand finish. Come and be part of it!
- 13.1 miles road running + 57 m ascent
- Sat 22 Aug
- £250
THE RESTLESS Gravel XTRI
Take on a wild Scottish adventure combining a cold-water loch swim, epic gravel ride and tough mountain run through the breathtaking landscape of the Arrochar Alps.
- 1.8 km lake swimming
- 50 km gravel riding + 2000 m ascent
- 25 km fell running + 1200 m ascent
- Sat 29 Aug
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | Rob Roy
Follow in the footsteps of Rob Roy on this breathtaking hike through the Scottish Highlands, taking in lochs, forests and mountains — to support people living with cancer.
- Charity hike 2
- Sun 30 Aug
- £35-£65
Pedal Trossachs
Epic climbs, stunning views, pedal with purpose. Choose your distance and take in the breathtaking scenery as you cycle through world-famous routes of the Trossachs National Park.
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sep
- £20-£30
Follow the Seagulls | Scotland
A trekking challenge with tranquil forests, historic castles, quaint fishing villages and beautiful beaches to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
- Charity walk 2
- Sun 13 Sep
- £73-£108
Aviemore Triathlon
Escape to the Cairngorms for an adventure triathlon in the scenic waters of Loch Morlich, then mountain biking and trail running in Glenmore Forest. Go Short Fast Durty or Long Hard Durty.
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Fri 18 - Sun 20 Sep
- £40-£220
Skyline Scotland
Seven races. One epic weekend. Salomon Skyline Scotland® returns, hosted at Nevis Range, Fort William.
- 100K ultra run
- Trail run 3
- 100 mile ultra run
- Ultra run
- 50K ultra run
- Sun 20 Sep
- £27.50-£37.75
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
- Sun 20 Sep
- £27.50-£37.75
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
- Sat 26 Sep
- FREE-£10
Glasgow Bridges Walk
Walk Glasgow's iconic bridges with #TeamKidney, choose a short or longer route, and help fund life-saving kidney research while bringing the Scottish community together.
- Charity walk 2
- Sun 27 Sep
- £6-£80
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
Loch Ness Marathon is a monster race - running alongside the shores of the most famous loch in the world, complete with shorter distances, family and corporate events over the festival weekend.
- Marathon
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Fun run
- Sat 3 Oct
- FREE-£20
- Early bird
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.
- Fun run 3
- Sun 4 Oct
- £36-£48
- Early bird
AJ Bell Great Scottish Run
With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sat 10 Oct
- £40-£65
Aberfoyle Festival of Trail Running
Experience the wild side of Scotland with an epic trail race in the heart of the stunning Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park on a waymarked route with finisher's medal.
- Half marathon
- Ultra run 2
- Sat 10 Oct
- £10-£270
- Early bird
William Wallace Running Festival
"Follow in the Footsteps of Legends". Step onto Scotland’s most storied battlefields, where warriors once fought for freedom, and take on your own epic challenge. Are you ready to take the field?
- Ultra run
- 50K ultra run
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Sat 7 Nov
- £39.75
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
- Sat 28 Nov
- £8-£35
Edinburgh MoRun
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready, Edinburgh!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 29 Nov
- £8-£35
Glasgow MoRun
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready, Glasgow!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon