Half Marathons in Scotland

The Beaches, Bays And Cliffs Marathon!

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.

The Islay Half Marathon started in 1986 and involves a 13 mile, 192 yard run from the village of Bowmore on the Isle of Islay out to Islay Airport and back in a circular route. The run takes place amongst some of the most beautiful scenery that you will ever see.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Whether this is your first 10K or youre an experienced athlete, the Scottish Half Marathon and 10K is a fantastic event for runners of all abilities. Featuring a flat and fast course, along with stunning views of the East Lothian coastline, this annual event is hugely popular and certainly not to be missed.

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.

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.

After a hugely successful inaugural. The Half Marathon is now a permanent fixture in the Kielder Marathon Weekend. If the marathon is a stretch too far and the 10K is over all too quickly, then here is your perfect challenge. The Kielder Half Marathon will have some dedicated parking near the start line on the Dam for competitors. All kit and spectators are then taken to the finish via the usual bus service which will operate a return arrangement from the finish area. Why not make a short break of it and bring your friends and family along? There is plenty to do in and around Kielder Water and the wider Northumberland countryside! Use the accommodation link to look for places to stay.

Britains Most Beautiful Marathon is the finale to a weekend of events, starting with the Kielder 10K & Kielder Run Bike Run followed by the Kielder Half Marathon and Junior races. It all adds up to an electric atmosphere and a fabulous weekend in this beautiful part of the country.

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.

Run Northumberland's most popular 10k race now has a new challenge in the form of a winter half marathon! Don't miss this challenging race which is full of views of the hills and the picturesque lakes and woodland within the estate.

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!

This event is deliberately timed for the end of the season when most other island races are now a distant memory. The half marathon route starts near Berneray Hostel and finishes at Lochmaddy Community Hall, right next to Hamersay House Hotel. Registration is at the start in Berneray.

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.

Places are hard to come by for this hugely popular half marathon. With around 50,000 participants, there'll be no shortage of supporters to cheer you on to the finish by the scenic South Shields coastline. Come for an extremely well-organised event and the exclusive finisher's medal and t-shirt.

A truly Highland route but without the uphills! The race starts at about 1100 feet, with the Cairngorm Mountains setting a spectacular backdrop, and finishes in Aviemore at 720 feet, having passed through the ancient Glenmore Forest, around Loch Morlich, and over the Spey River. Includes the Aviemore 10k. A mixture of good solid forest track, paths and tarmac roads.

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.

Jedburgh Running Festival returns to the Borders on 29-30 October, featuring an ultra, half marathon, 10k and Canicross 7.5K. The Three Peaks Ultra option is already sold out, but you can still enter the half marathon, 10K, or Canicross event.