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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- 1 night from £290-£300
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
- 2 nights from £289-£349
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
- 4 nights from £1,975
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
- 7 nights from £2,200
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
- 2 nights from £590
National Three Peaks Challenge
Considered Britain's toughest outdoor challenge - conquer the highest mountains of Scotland, England and Wales on this professional hike with Mountain Guides, top safety record and high success rate.
- 2 days hiking
- Sun 27 Apr
- £77
Etape Loch Ness
The Etape Loch Ness is Scotland’s largest closed road cycle sportive taking place in spring around the stunning shores of iconic Loch Ness.
- 106 km road cycling + 900 m ascent
- Sat 17 May
- £20-£25
Big Hike | The Trossachs
Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.
- Hike 3
- Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
- £14-£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
- Sat 31 May
- £25
Pink Ribbon Walk Scotland | Crieff Hydro
Get ready to explore one of Scotland's oldest and most iconic resorts, nestled in the heart of Perthshire, experiencing breathtaking countryside, with rolling hills, lush woodlands and scenic trails.
- Charity walk 2
- Sun 1 Jun
- £20
The Kiltwalk Aberdeen | Mighty Stride
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Aberdeen this year over a challenging 18 mile route.
- 17.8 miles walking
- Sun 1 Jun
- £7-£13
The Kiltwalk Aberdeen | Wee Wander
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Aberdeen this year over a fun 4 mile route.
- 3.9 miles walking
- Sat 7 Jun
- £32-£42
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 7 Jun
- £80-£85
Tough Mudder Scotland | 15K
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.
- 15 km multi terrain running
- Sat 7 Jun
- £45-£120
Defeat the Peak | Ben Nevis by Day Challenge
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the beautiful Glen Nevis in the Scottish Highlands, this spectacular challenge will see you reach the top for beautiful views!
- 8 hrs hiking + 4413 ft ascent
- Sat 7 Jun
- £60
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.
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 15 Jun
- £26.50-£36.50
Men's 10K Glasgow
If you need a goal to motivate you, the Men’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
- Sun 15 Jun
- £26.50-£36.50
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
- Sat 2 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
- Fri 8 - Sat 16 Aug
- £1,200-£3,500
ITERA Expedition Race Scotland
Adventure in the spectacular, remote and challenging Highlands of Scotland on an unforgettable, life-changing quest through unique and historic landscapes of forests, mountains, rivers, sea and lochs!
- Multi-day adventure race 2
- Sun 17 Aug
- £20
The Kiltwalk Dundee | Mighty Stride
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in the City of Discovery over a challenging 20 mile route.
- 20 miles walking
- Sun 17 Aug
- £34-£36.50
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
- Sun 17 Aug
- £7-£13
The Kiltwalk Dundee | Wee Wander
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in the City of Discovery over a fun 5 mile route.
- 4 miles walking
- Sun 17 Aug
- £42.75-£45.25
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
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- Sat 30 Aug
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | Rob Roy
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Rob Roy Mighty Hike, where you'll explore the Rob Roy Way through the wild and beautiful Trossachs National Park to support people living with cancer.
- Hike 2
- Sun 31 Aug
- £35-£65
Pedal Trossachs
Choose your distance and take in the breathtaking scenery as you cycle through the world-famous cycling routes of the Trossachs National Park (formerly Pedal Stirling Sportive).
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 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 14 Sep
- £73-£98
Aviemore Triathlon
Join Aviemore Triathlon in the beautiful Cairngorms and enjoy an open water swim in the cool, calm waters of Loch Morlich and enjoy mountain biking and running on the trails of Glenmore Forest.
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Sun 14 Sep
- £20
The Kiltwalk Edinburgh | Mighty Stride
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Scotland's capital this year over a challenging 21 mile route.
- 20 miles walking
- Sun 14 Sep
- £20
The Kiltwalk Edinburgh | Big Stroll
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Scotland's capital this year over an achievable 11 mile route.
- 11 miles walking
- Sun 14 Sep
- £7-£13
The Kiltwalk Edinburgh | Wee Wander
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Scotland's capital this year over a fun 5 mile route.
- 5 miles walking
- Sun 21 Sep
- £24.25-£36.50
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
- Sun 21 Sep
- £24.25-£36.50
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 Come along andor someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 28 Sep
- £72-£74
Loch Ness Marathon Running Festival | Loch Ness Marathon
One of the most stunning marathons in the world following a point to point route alongside the world-famous loch, starting in the atmospheric moorlands to a festival finish!
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sat 4 Oct
- £240-£260
THE ROC SCOTLAND
THE ROC takes in the Highlands. Kinlochleven to the summit of Ben Nevis and back, including a Loch swim, stunning mountain/gravel bike sections and the UK's highest mountain!
- 1.5 km lake swimming
- 53 km mountain biking
- 18.5 km multi terrain running
- Sat 4 Oct
- £10
GLOW Night walk | Edinburgh
GLOW up and join a 20km night walk through Edinburgh with lights and glowsticks to mark World Mental Health Day, taking in bright lights and iconic buildings for Mental Health UK.
- 20 km walking
- Sun 5 Oct
- £33-£44
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
- Fri 13 - Sat 14 Mar 2026
- £26
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
- Sun 29 Mar 2026
- £11.50-£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!
- Road run 2
- Fun run
- Fri 2 - Sun 4 May
- £35-£128
Muck n' Mac Fest
A weekend of gravel riding, live music, talks, films and family-friendly activities all staged at Scotland's oldest inhabited house next to the fine riding of the Tweed Valley!
- Gravel events 6
- Sat 7 Jun
- £109-£199
Ultra Scotland 100/50
Take on 100 or 50 historic miles across the beautiful Southern Upland Way - one of the greatest trails in the UK. Ultrarunners will tackle several ascents, pass through forests, valleys and by lochs.
- 100 mile ultra run
- Ultra run
- Sun 29 Jun - Sun 6 Jul
- £10-£900
Honeypot House to House Cycle
Ride through Britain's beautiful countryside for one day or the full eight days between Honeypot sites while supporting young carers along the way.
- Charity bike ride 4
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 Aug
- £38-£108
Run the Borders
Visiting the heartland of the Scottish Borders, runners and walkers will take to the Borders Abbey Way to complete the waymarked route as individuals, teams or a relay of four.
- 50K ultra run
- Ultra run
- Sat 29 Nov
- £95
Sidlaw Ultra
The second Sidlaw Ultra covering 69km from Glamis Castle to Scone Palace along stunning trails with beautiful hilltop views with chilli, hot pudding and medal for all finishers!
- 69 km trail running