Half Marathons in Scotland

The Stornoway Half marathon is a popular island race that has been taking place annually since 1984, making 2019 the 36th edition. The Stornoway 10k was added to the event in 2010 and has also proved very popular since. The route is an exciting mix of road and trail, firstly taking runners on a tour of greater Stornoway then onto the beautiful forest trails of the Lews Castle Grounds. Dont worry the trails are very runnable and suitable for road shoes! The Half Marathon starts and both races finish right in the heart of the town centre on the inner harbour next to the marina which is always full of cheering fans and a great atmosphere.

Start and Finish Venue The White Heather Hotel

Old Airfield, Kirkbride, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 5HW

Ample Parking, Stay at the venue,

MOKRUN was established 2006 in Campbeltown, located close to the beautiful Mull of Kintyre. It has been voted as the UKs top race in Runner's World magazine multiple times and places sell out in hours.

Not just a race, but an entire running festival. From the 5k to the marathon, the super-flat course is perfect for runners of all stripes. Come for a course that is ripe for smashing those personal bests and bask in the weekend's festival atmosphere.

This will be a Scottish Athletics Licensed Event and operated Under UK Athletics rules.

The Isle of Skye Half Marathon is the premier race in the Scottish Hebrides. Skye is easy to get to via a toll free bridge, so no worries about missing ferries or bad weather! The course is set amidst the most magnificent scenery you could hope to encounter anywhere in the UK.

Free yourself from the treadmill and enjoy trail running at its very best, high up in the rough and rugged hills of southern Scotland. Whatever distance you choose, MTAFs routes have got the lot; deserted country roads, stunning hillside single track, open moors and quiet woodland to explore these legendary trail running routes are some of the most picturesque and inspiring trails in Scotland. Naturally carved out by years of animal and shepherd passages, these are as rugged and challenging as they are beautiful and rewarding.

The next Barrathon will be held on Saturday 29th June 2019.

The Coquet Half Marathon is a picturesque course on the roads up and down the Coquet Valley, starting and finishing in Rothbury. Chip timing will be used on this accurately measured route at the heart of Northumberland. All finishers will recieve a medal and an optional race tshirt is available at extra cost.

Stonehaven Half Marathon will be run over a route made up of local roads and some forest tracks. The event is not a closed road race.

A combined marathon/half marathon using the 26 mile green circular which surrounds the city of Dundee. The route is a mixture of path, trail, road and pavement.

Run the Blades is a totally unique event held exclusively within the UKs largest onshore wind farm, Whitelee Wind Farm. The site offers a real feel for the great outdoors, but is a convenient 20 minute drive from the bustling centre of Glasgow. Incorporating three distances a 10K, half marathon and 50K ultramarathon the event makes trail running accessible to runners of all fitness and experience levels. Its also growing in popularity. 2018s event saw backing by both ScottishPower Renewables and EventScotland and an international field with records being broken in five of the six race categories (male and female 10K, half marathon and 50K ultra).

Run the Blades is a totally unique event held exclusively within the UKs largest onshore wind farm, Whitelee Wind Farm. The site offers a real feel for the great outdoors, but is a convenient 20 minute drive from the bustling centre of Glasgow. Incorporating three distances a 10K, half marathon and 50K ultramarathon the event makes trail running accessible to runners of all fitness and experience levels. Its also growing in popularity. 2018s event saw backing by both ScottishPower Renewables and EventScotland and an international field with records being broken in five of the six race categories (male and female 10K, half marathon and 50K ultra).

The Hamsterley Half Marathon takes place in the Forest Drive and other forestry which is largely flat, the race is a large loop which turns and comes back to the start/finish area at the Nest Car park near the middle of the Hamsterley Forest drive.Chip timing will be used on this accurately measured scenic route .

The Mull Half Marathon and 10k is a friendly event for all levels and abilities. Half Marathon starts at Cragnure and the 10k starts at Fishnish Road end and both finish at the Salen Hotel, Isle of Mull. Registration for both is at Craignure, by the ferry terminal.

This superb event will be a classic, fast and flat half marathon course along the beautiful coast road to the south of Dunoon and down to Toward, passing through the idyllic west coast village village of Innellan, with community support along the route too!

Let the incredible atmosphere on the Union Street start line carry you around the 10k or half marathon course. Go from the city to sea and experience the best Aberdeen has to offer from a different perspective. And if you're quick, you can take advantage of our early bird offer available to the first 500 entrants into each distance.

The 37th Waterside Half Marathon returns to the city on Sunday 1st September. Starting in Ebrington Square, the route will once again take runners across the river to the cityside, showcasing our parks, greenways and bridges before finishing at St Columbs Park.

The 2018 race will also host the NI & Ulster Half Marathon Championship

The Run Day will also consist of a 10k and 2k fun run to enable or levels of fitness to take part in what is sure to be a brilliant event.

Without doubt, one of the most scenic marathons in the Country. From Alnmouth Beach the route follows a scenic coastal path passing Boulmer, Craster, Dunstanburgh Castle and Low Newton Sands. It then takes you up to Long Nanny Bridge, where, after a short run on the beach, it returns to Alnmouth along the same route. A half marathon options follows the same route to Craster then returns back to Alnmouth.

Half Marathon 10K Family Cycling Rides Air Display Fun Fair & Fireworks!

The off-road marathon is an epic trail run that ascends a total of 1,608 metres through the heart of Glencoe and into the foothills of Ben Nevis.

The World's biggest and most iconic half marathon. Be part of this amazing day and run alongside top athletes and celebrity runners. This spectator-lined course covers 13.1 miles from Newcastle, across the iconic Tyne Bridge and onto a picturesque coastal finish in South Shields.

Broadcast live on the BBC, the Simplyhealth Great North Run, on Sunday 8 September 2019, sees thousands of runners take on the half marathon challenge every year. Starting in Newcastle upon Tyne the 13.1 mile course is lined with supporters all the way from the iconic Tyne Bridge, right out towards the stunning coastline in South Shields. Since 1981 the world's greatest half marathon has welcomed over one million people across the finish line in South Shields and we're looking forward to cheering on the next million.

Start/finish - Braemar Stadium - very scenic out and back half marathon on an undulating road.

Trail Outlaws are delighted to be able to join forces with RAF Spadeadam and the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund(RAFBF) to give you an out of this world opportunity to take part in a trail half marathon at the historic RAF Spadeadam in Cumbria. Come and take part in this not to be missed event, run around the historic base that was part of the UK's missile project during the cold war.

The annual event has grown in popularity since its inception four years ago and 2018 was no different. Around 5,000 runners headed down to the East Lothian coastline on a stellar year for the event, which saw three course records broken. Runners took full advantage of the stunning flat routes, taking in the famous Golf Coast along the way.

For the second year, the Scottish 10K kicked off proceedings, starting at 9am at Musselburgh Racecourse, before the Half Marathon got underway at 11am from Meadowmill Sports Centre. An estimated half a million pounds was raised for charitable causes, and plenty of personal bests were achieved!

Thousands of supporters lined the stunning East Lothian routes on what was a bright, mild September morning. The final furlong at Musselburgh Racecourse provided the perfect backdrop for runners to bask in their achievements and muster a sprint finish in front of the large crowds as the finish gantry came into view. Once over the line, runners were able to kick back with a beer or glass of champagne and a bite to eat in Musselburghs stunning picnic area.

The Causeway Coast Marathon and "Ultra Marathon" will be "out and back" routes and will follow the paths, tracks, beaches and coastline of the Causeway Coast Way. The Ultra will start in Portstewart and will follow the Causeway Coast Way to Portballintrae. From here it will pick up the Marathon Route and will follow the tracks and trails between Portballintrae and Ballintoy Harbour. This Marathon will be an "out and back" route almost entirely off road, passing The Giants Causeway, Dunseverick Harbour, White Park Bay, Ballintoy Harbour before turning at the quaint Harbour and returning along the same route. The scenery on the outward and homeward legs of the event is truly spectacular.

Experience the inspiring atmosphere of Scotlands biggest running event and achieve something great this autumn. This spectacular weekend of running is a celebration of sport that is suitable for the whole family and is televised live on the BBC. Join over 15,000 runners of all abilities in Glasgow & run past some of Glasgows finest venues and buildings.

There is a great history behind the Loch Rannoch Marathon going back to the 1980's when it was the course of the Scottish Championships. Run Nation revived the race in 2015 and it has re-established itself on the bucket list for marathon runners in the UK.

Britain's 'most beautiful' marathon is back! The course which encircles the shore line of Kielder Water will attract thousands of runners and spectators.

We are back for the second running of the Auchterarder Half Marathon 2018 in association with Gleneagles (The Gleneagles Hotel) and organised by Five Star Active - a very warm welcome to you all. This event is part of the Auchterarder Running Festival.

This is a festival of four events consisting of a half marathon distance Walk starting at 9:00am followed by the 1.2 mile Fun Run at 10.30am. The Half Marathon and 10K running events start at 11:00am. This event takes place in Scotland's artists' town of Kirkcudbright, located on the beautiful south coast of Dumfries & Galloway.

The only linear course in the CTS series, running here will nourish your soul like nowhere else on earth. The Northumberland coastline boasts some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in the UK and is best known for its sweeping sandy beaches, rolling dunes, high rocky cliffs, and isolated islands. This striking landscape is steeped in history and there are few sights on earth that compare with Bamburgh Castle and its expansive and exposed bayside setting.

A host of conservation sites, including two National Nature Reserves, testify to the great variety of wildlife and habitats found in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Once here, you will feel as far removed from the pressures of modern life as it is possible to be, so lace those trail shoes tight, take a deep breath and tune into the wind and waves as you let the stunning widescreen panorama unfold!

The Northumberland Coastal Run is one of the most spectacular races in Britain. Half Marathon on multi terrain trails, footpaths, beach and road. It is a slightly longer than half marathon distance run on the stunning beaches, trails and road from Beadnell to Alnmouth. The event is organised by Alnwick Harriers and is in its 38th Year.

THE EVENT

You have the choice of a full marathon (Glenfarclas to Glenfiddich), a half-marathon (Tamdhu to Glenfiddich), a 10K (Aberlour to Glenfiddich) or a relay race (team of 4 divides up the marathon).

The route uses mainly forest tracks with some occasional short sections on minor roads and some hilly terrain.