Running Events in Scotland
There are running events across Scotland that allow runners of all abilities to get involved and find their perfect race. Across all the major cities and in the wild terrains of the mountains, coasts, and highlands, there are a range of races and challenges. Shorter distances, such as 5k or 10k races, often have a fun, friendly, and family-focused atmosphere and are great for getting involved with the local community. Longer distances, from half-marathons and marathons to ultras, require more training but are hugely rewarding. There are three large festivals of running, which draw in big crowds of runners and supporters alike. Glasgow hosts the televised Great Scottish Run and passes some historic landmarks. The Edinburgh Marathon Festival welcomes over 30,000 participants, making it Scotland's largest running event. The iconic Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running is one of the most beautiful running routes in the world. There are plenty of trail runs to choose from, including ultra marathons, which make the most of the Scottish countryside and coastlines.
Nearby Running Events in Scotland
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- Edinburgh Marathon Festival28MAY
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Running ‧ Edinburgh26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.2 mi • 0.9 mi • 0.6 mi£12 – £129.75C-19 Plan - The Great North Run11SEP
The Great North Run
Half Marathon ‧ Newcastle upon Tyne13.1 miC-19 Plan - Great Scottish Run2OCT
Great Scottish Run
Running ‧ Glasgow13.1 mi • 6.2 mi - Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running2OCT
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
Running ‧ Inverness25.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 0.2 miFree – £56 - Gateshead Half Marathon3APR
Gateshead Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Gateshead13.1 mi£28 - Inverness Half Marathon13MAR2022
Inverness Half Marathon
Running ‧ Inverness13.1 mi • 3.1 mi£11 – £34 - Heineken Race To The Castle25JUN
Heineken Race To The Castle
Ultramarathon ‧ Bamburgh62.1 mi • 31.1 mi£69 – £199C-19 Plan - Virtual Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend30APR
Virtual Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend
Running ‧26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£35C-19 Plan - The St Patricks Day Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & 1k12MAR
The St Patricks Day Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & 1k
Running ‧13.1 mi • 0.6 mi£7.50 – £19.50C-19 Plan - The Mother's Day Virtual Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & 1k13MAR
The Mother's Day Virtual Half Marathon, 10k, 5k & 1k
Half Marathon ‧13.1 mi • 0.6 mi£7.50 – £19.50C-19 Plan - Glencoe Marathon Gathering4SEP
Glencoe Marathon Gathering
Running ‧ Glencoe26.2 mi • 13.1 mi - Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland27FEB
Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland
Running ‧ Bamburgh35.2 mi • 27.2 mi • 12.9 mi • 6.5 mi - Ben Nevis Race3SEP
Ben Nevis Race
5k ‧ Fort William8.7 mi - Monster Triathlon19JUN
Monster Triathlon
Multi-Sport ‧ Fort Augustus658.7 mi • 621.4 mi • 31.1 mi • 3.1 mi£30 – £1,499C-19 Plan - Tweed Valley Tunnel Trail Run1OCT
Tweed Valley Tunnel Trail Run
10k ‧ Peebles12.4 mi • 6.2 mi • 2.5 mi - The Great Scottish Walk and Run Festival26JUN
The Great Scottish Walk and Run Festival
Running ‧ Edinburgh6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi • 0.6 mi - The Great Scottish Summer 10k & 5K26JUN
The Great Scottish Summer 10k & 5K
Running ‧ Scotland6.2 mi • 3.1 mi - Holy Island Marathon14MAY
Holy Island Marathon
Marathon ‧ Eyemouth26.2 mi - Loch Ness 360 Ultra Marathon28MAY
Loch Ness 360 Ultra Marathon
Ultramarathon ‧ Dores80.2 mi - Allendale Challenge9APR
Allendale Challenge
Running ‧ Allendale Town25.0 mi - Great Perthshire Tattie Run6AUG
Great Perthshire Tattie Run
Running ‧ Perth1.0 mi • 0.1 miFree - The Bonnie Prince Ultra9APR
The Bonnie Prince Ultra
Multi-Sport ‧ Glenfinnan37.0 miC-19 Plan - Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace17SEP
Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace
Running ‧ Kinlochleven18.0 mi - Cape Wrath Ultra®22MAY
Cape Wrath Ultra®
Ultramarathon ‧ Fort William248.5 mi
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