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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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An inclusive city centre run past some of Glasgow's most recognisable landmarks, setting the stage for the men of Scotland and beyond to make positive change to their own lives or to someone else's.
  • Sun 16 Jun 2024
  • £25.50-£35.25
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Men's 10K Glasgow

An inclusive city centre run past some of Glasgow's most recognisable landmarks, setting the stage for the men of Scotland and beyond to make positive change to their own lives or to someone else's.

  • 10 km road running
Mighty Hike | Rob Roy
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Mighty Hike | Rob Roy

Explore the stunning Trossachs National Park on a hike alongside Macmillan Cancer Support!

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Events in Edinburgh

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An inclusive city centre run past some of Edinburgh's most recognisable landmarks, setting the stage for the men of Scotland and beyond to make positive change to their own lives or to someone else's.
  • Sun 22 Oct
  • £31-£33
  • 4 charities
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Men's 10K Edinburgh

An inclusive city centre run past some of Edinburgh's most recognisable landmarks, setting the stage for the men of Scotland and beyond to make positive change to their own lives or to someone else's.

  • 10 km road running
Whether you want to lose weight, become fitter, raise funds for charity or improve your 10K time, you can achieve your dream at the Women's 10K Edinburgh! Welcome to this strong, supportive community.
  • Sun 22 Oct
  • £24.75-£34
  • 4 charities
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Women's 10K Edinburgh

Whether you want to lose weight, become fitter, raise funds for charity or improve your 10K time, you can achieve your dream at the Women's 10K Edinburgh! Welcome to this strong, supportive community.

  • 10 km road running
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!
  • Sun 7 Apr 2024
  • £14-£27.75
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

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!

  • 10 miler
  • 5K run
  • Fun run
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, voted UK's fastest!
  • Sat 25 - Sun 26 May 2024
  • £14.50-£142.25
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

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, voted UK's fastest!

  • Marathon 2
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 4
  • + 0 more races
  • Tue 10 Oct
  • £6-£8
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

October 5K The Meadows

Blast Running's monthly lunchtime 5k's are always an enjoyable event.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 12 Nov
  • £6-£14
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

November 5K & 10K, Edinburgh

Blast Running's popular 5km and 10km runs are held once a month.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run

Adventures in Scotland

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A multi-day ultrarunning adventure on this beautiful Scottish island. The Ultra Tour of Arran brought to you by Rat Race is a 2-day ultramarathon including a summit of Goatfell mountain.
  • 1 night from £250-£270
Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire, UK

Rat Race | Ultra Tour of Arran

A multi-day ultrarunning adventure on this beautiful Scottish island. The Ultra Tour of Arran brought to you by Rat Race is a 2-day ultramarathon including a summit of Goatfell mountain.

  • 2 days multi terrain running
Take on a true Monster! Journey sea to sea on foot and using packrafts across the wildest terrain in the British Isles via the legendary Loch Ness on a small group adventure.
  • 5 nights from £1,800
Morar, Highland, UK

Rat Race | The Monster

Take on a true Monster! Journey sea to sea on foot and using packrafts across the wildest terrain in the British Isles via the legendary Loch Ness on a small group adventure.

  • 4 days hiking
  • 4 days kayaking
Run, ride and kayak 100 miles across the Scottish Highlands, experiencing all the beauty and brilliance that this dramatic country has to offer in an epic multi-activity journey.
  • 2 nights from £230-£300
Nairn, Highland, UK

Rat Race | Scotland Coast to Coast

Run, ride and kayak 100 miles across the Scottish Highlands, experiencing all the beauty and brilliance that this dramatic country has to offer in an epic multi-activity journey.

  • 21 miles trail running
  • 78 miles mountain biking
  • 1 mile kayaking
A multi-sport crossing of the entire island chain of the Outer Hebrides on bike, foot and boat from north to south covering 150 miles and supported all the way.
  • 4 nights from £1,800
Stornoway, Outer Hebrides, UK

Rat Race | Hebrides Tip to Toe

A multi-sport crossing of the entire island chain of the Outer Hebrides on bike, foot and boat from north to south covering 150 miles and supported all the way.

  • 109 miles road cycling
  • 9 miles trail running
  • 15 miles kayaking
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.
  • 7 nights from £1,900
Vatersay, Outer Hebrides, UK

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
An adult-only multi-activity adventure holiday set in the breathtaking landscape of West Scotland offering mountains, lochs, coastline and survival activities from a totally different perspective.
  • 7 nights from £1,545
Inverness, Highland, UK

Adventure West Scotland

An adult-only multi-activity adventure holiday set in the breathtaking landscape of West Scotland offering mountains, lochs, coastline and survival activities from a totally different perspective.

  • 0.5 day rock climbing
  • 0.5 day abseiling
  • 1.5 days hiking
  • 1 day sea kayaking
  • 0.5 day

Summer events in Scotland

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Autumn events in Scotland

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An inclusive celebration of running and everything that’s incredible about Glasgow, with events for all abilities on landmark-packed routes with cheering locals, entertainment zones and music.
  • Sat 30 Sep - Sun 1 Oct
  • FREE-£42
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

Great Scottish Run

An inclusive celebration of running and everything that’s incredible about Glasgow, with events for all abilities on landmark-packed routes with cheering locals, entertainment zones and music.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run 2
An inclusive city centre run past some of Edinburgh's most recognisable landmarks, setting the stage for the men of Scotland and beyond to make positive change to their own lives or to someone else's.
  • Sun 22 Oct
  • £31-£33
  • 4 charities
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Men's 10K Edinburgh

An inclusive city centre run past some of Edinburgh's most recognisable landmarks, setting the stage for the men of Scotland and beyond to make positive change to their own lives or to someone else's.

  • 10 km road running
Whether you want to lose weight, become fitter, raise funds for charity or improve your 10K time, you can achieve your dream at the Women's 10K Edinburgh! Welcome to this strong, supportive community.
  • Sun 22 Oct
  • £24.75-£34
  • 4 charities
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Women's 10K Edinburgh

Whether you want to lose weight, become fitter, raise funds for charity or improve your 10K time, you can achieve your dream at the Women's 10K Edinburgh! Welcome to this strong, supportive community.

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £37-£45
Peebles, Scottish Borders, UK

Peebles Sprint Triathlon

Welcome to the Live Borders Triathlon Series 2023

  • 750 m pool swimming
  • 19.14 km road cycling
  • 4.66 km road running
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £5-£25
Linlithgow, West Lothian, UK

WJM Linlithgow

The WJM Linlithgow 10K is a prestigious and long-running community road running event around the picturesque and historic town, organised by Linlithgow Athletic Club.

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £40
Prestonpans, East Lothian, UK

Poppyscotland Sportive

Taking place in the stunning countryside of East Lothian and the Scottish Borders, all three routes involve challenging hills. The medium and long rides include climbs up into the Lammermuirs.

  • Short sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Long sportive
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £55-£78
  • Entries closed
Oban, Argyll and Bute, UK

Craggy Island Triathlon | Sunday event

Craggy Island Triathlon has an exciting new course! In a change to the previous format it will now start and finish on the north end of the island at the picturesque Kerrera Marina.

  • Entries closed
  • 650 m sea swimming
  • 16 km mountain biking + 362 m ascent
  • 8.5 km trail running + 234 m ascent
  • Fri 29 Sep
  • £2
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

3K on the Green

3k on the Green is a flat, accurately measured road race taking place in Glasgow Green usually on the last Friday of each month.

  • 3 km road running
  • Sat 30 Sep
  • £38-£120
Stirling, Stirling, UK

Ochil Ultra

A real challenge making the most of the Core Path Network giving stunning views across central Scotland on a choice of route from either Central Perth or Auchterarder to Stirling.

  • Ultra run 3
  • Sat 30 Sep
  • £1-£2
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, UK

Peterhead Athletics Club Race Series - Race 6

Peterhead Athletics Club present the Peterhead 3K & Junior Mile Series 2023

  • Fun run 2
  • Sat 30 Sep
  • £60
Alloa, Fife, UK

Scottish Long Coastal Relays

The Scottish Long Coastal Relays are organised by Carnethy Hill Running Club.

  • 116.5 miles trail running
  • Sun 1 Oct
  • £5-£90
Inverness, Highland, UK

Loch Ness Marathon Running Festival

Loch Ness Marathon is a monster race - running alongside the shores of the most famous loch in the world, complete with shorter distance, family and corporate events over the festival weekend.

  • 5K run
  • Marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run

Spring events in Scotland

Including mass-participation runs and challenging mountain treks! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive regular updates on events in Scotland.

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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 15 - Sat 16 Mar 2024
  • £24-£32
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K

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.

  • 5K run 2
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!
  • Sun 7 Apr 2024
  • £14-£27.75
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

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!

  • 10 miler
  • 5K run
  • Fun run
The ultimate coastal scenic tour of Northern Scotland! The 500+ mile loop meanders its way from Inverness Castle around the coastal contours from white sandy beaches to breathtaking hill top views.
  • Sat 27 Apr - Sat 3 Aug 2024
  • £20
Inverness, Highland, UK

North Coast 500

The ultimate coastal scenic tour of Northern Scotland! The 500+ mile loop meanders its way from Inverness Castle around the coastal contours from white sandy beaches to breathtaking hill top views.

  • 882 km road cycling
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, voted UK's fastest!
  • Sat 25 - Sun 26 May 2024
  • £14.50-£142.25
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

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, voted UK's fastest!

  • Marathon 2
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 4
  • + 0 more races
  • Mon 1 Jan 2024
  • £53-£80
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

New Years Day Triathlon

Edinburgh Triathletes welcome you the New Year’s Day Triathlon!

  • 400 m pool swimming
  • 11 miles road cycling
  • 3.5 km road running
  • Tue 2 Jan 2024
  • £5-£7.50
Perth, Perth and Kinross, UK

Last Mince Pie Run

Make this the start of your New Year. 1k - 5k (You Choose!)

  • 1 km road running
  • Fri 5 Jan 2024
  • £1-£2
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, UK

Metro Aberdeen Proms 3K Winter Series - Race 4

Metro Aberdeen RC are once again organising the Metro Aberdeen Proms 3k on the beach promenade.

  • 3 km road running
  • Sat 6 Jan 2024
  • FREE-£35
Grantown on Spey, Highland, UK

Loch Morlich Running Festival

Ready. Set. Run. New year. New goals. New challenges. Why not kickstart the year as you mean to go on?

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Sun 7 Jan 2024
  • £40-£55
Fife, Fife, UK

MacTuff Scotland New Year

​There is nothing like Scotlands toughest obstacle course challenge in the UK.

  • Obstacle race 3
  • Tue 9 Jan 2024
  • £25-£35
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, UK

The Shadow Series - Race 4

The Shadow Series is a headtorch trail running series set across the winter, it runs from October to March, taking place on the second Tuesday of each month.

  • 6.3 km trail running
  • Sat 27 Jan 2024
  • £16-£36
Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, UK

Fox Trail Race 3

The now infamous Pole to Pole race. This 19K trail run includes a special timed stage with a nautical twist, alongside a picturesque 5K.

  • Trail run 2
  • Fri 2 Feb 2024
  • £1-£2
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, UK

Metro Aberdeen Proms 3K Winter Series - Race 5

Metro Aberdeen RC are once again organising the Metro Aberdeen Proms 3k on the beach promenade.

  • 3 km road running

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