Running Events in Scotland

The 4th KWS Barra 10K will be held on Saturday the 25th of May 2019. This is a challenging cross country trail over the Barra Hill and we are looking to build on the success of what was a fantastic event last year.

An ultra in the Isle of Skye, the terrain is tough but includes spectacular mountain and coastal scenery.

At the start, the route follows the spectacular Trotternish Ridge, then passes between the jagged Black Cuillin and the less rugged Red Cuillin. These are some of the most stunning mountains in the UK. There are rarely visited coastal paths, trails above steep drops and the haunting ruins of villages deserted at the times of the Highland Clearances.

If you are lucky, you may catch the sight of a minke whale or a golden eagle!

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,

North Highland Harriers, with the kind permission of the Castle and Gardens of Mey, are proud to bring you the Castle of Mey 10k, the most northerly 10k on the British mainland. The race is run in the beautiful grounds and surrounding countryside of the historic 14th century Scottish Castle, the Queen Mothers home in Caithness.

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.

Experience the exciting atmosphere of the Dunblane Road Race.This spectacular running event is a celebration of Dunblanes sporting achievements and we are inviting people from all over the UK to take part.

This is a challenging trail run with several steep climbs on rough rocky and grassy tracks and minor tarmac roads.

The Monk Heseldon 10k Trail Race is open to everyone of any ability. From beginners to the most experienced Trail runners and everyone else inbetween. With no time limit or cut off you can take as long as you need to complete the course.

This is an absolute gem of a route, starting and finishing in the Druridge Bay Country Park. The run consists of running on various surface conditions - gravel tracks, grass, tarmac and firm sand, along the beautiful Druridge Bay beach.

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For the eleventh year, Fife Athletic Club is again inviting everyone who is under 18 to come and take part in the Minitour of Fife. We want you to take up the challenge of competing in a race every night for 5 nights. As always, the races will all be VERY different each night, and whether you finish first, last or somewhere in between you'll have a fantastic time out in the fresh air, getting to track your Tour progress online afterwards, and hopefully you'll have your action photo taken by our top photographers.

The Vindolanda 10k is a challenging course on local hilly roads starting and finishing at the Roman Fort of Vindolanda near Bardon Mill in Northumberland. Chip timing will be used on this accurately measured route in the heart of handrians wall country. All finishers will receive a medal and an optional race t-shirt is available at extra cost.

Scotland: home to epic sunrises, hillside treks through the mist, whisky campfires and muddy boots. Take on bonnie Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park in our exhilarating Canoe-Run-Trek challenge and return home more pumped up than yer bagpipes.

The event is a great introduction into running and provides a fun and relaxed atmosphere for all ages. A number of the children & parents have said its been great practice for the Junior Great North Run too!

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

Celebrating our ninth year, Sunday 2nd June 2019 sees the return of Chariots once more on the silver sands of St Andrews. Come back and join us for a fun day on the beach, celebrating St Andrews' cinematic past. Chariots 2019 gives you the chance to run resplendent all in white on the very same beach that featured in the film Chariots of Fire, and so memorably with Rowan Atkinson as Mr Bean at the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, complete with the memorable soundtrack that we've all played in our heads at one point or another...

The race continues to attract both new and returning runners from all corners of the globe who love the friendly, local community welcome they receive in this enchanting corner of Fife.

The Walled City Marathon sees athletes from Ireland, Britain and across the world arrive in Derry to compete over a stunning 26.2 mile course that takes in all the sights and sounds of the city.

Our popular Bamburgh 10k is back in 2019, the fast and flat course starts and finishes in Bamburgh, near the historic North East Landmark of Bamburgh Castle. Chip timing will be used on this accurately measured route. All finishers will receive a medal and an optional race tshirt is available at extra cost.

Join us for this midweek summer 5 miler on a flat and fast course finishing in the Dalton Park Retail Centre car park.

This two-day challenge explores 23 miles of Hadrians Wall, the famous World Heritage Site. Our challenge is to follow in the footsteps of the Roman Soldiers and complete the 23-mile walk along the finest, wildest and best preserved sections of the wall.

The Dirty 30 is a walk or run through the spectacular West Highlands of Scotland.

The Cateran Yomp (a military term for a long-distance march) is the biggest, toughest event of its kind. Taking place in the foothills of the Cairngorm Mountains in Scotland, teams of 3-6 people battle through 54 miles (gold) in 24 hours across the rugged terrain of the Scottish wilderness. You can also sign up for the silver or bronze distances (36 and 22 miles respectively).

The Glencoe Mountain Uphill Running Race is back, and all are welcome to this uphil running race. The distance of 5k with around 500m of ascent will be mainly uphill and finish close to the Plateau Cafe. Full Body cover is required along with gloves, hat and whistle.

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.

The Strathearn Marathon takes place in beautiful Perthshire, and has developed the reputation of being one of Scotland's friendliest marathons, as evidenced by the feedback we got from previous races. The race is organised by Strathearn Harriers, who are also responsible for the popular and very successful Crieff 10k and Simon Wake Comrie Hills Relay.

A 13 mile trail race in the heart of Northumberland. The course runs from Kirk Yetholm Villiage back to Wooler through the magical Northumbrian countryside along trails on the famous St Cuthberts Way.

The Aberdeen route will take you along the beautiful Beach Esplanade, taking in the amazing view of Aberdeen beach. The course is mostly on road so the terrain is predominantly flat, with the exception of the start and finish channels which are located on grass.

The event starts and finishes at the Ayrshire Athletics Arena in Kilmarnock and features a fast, flat, attractive course that goes "Roon The Toon".

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The Race is a S.A.L. Permit Event, Under U.K. Athletics Rules. staged on the beautiful trails and paths of Mabie Forest, which is situated just 4 miles south of Dumfries, off the A710.

Parking will be available at Mabie Forest, where superb facilities can also be found for Mountain Biking, Forest Walks and Picnics.

Race Entry Limited to 110 Runners

Start Time 7.15 pm. It is 6 miles long, flat and predominately traffic free route.

Starting on Blaney Row, runners follow the Keelman Waggon Way, over Wylam Bridge, then run along the River Tyne footpath and the course finishes at the Newcastle University Boathouse building.

Find Your Adrenaline is delighted to announce the 2019 edition of Ultra Trail Scotland which will take place on the 15th of June 2019 on the Isle of Arran in Scotland. The event will include the following race options:

This will be the fourth running of the Alwinton 3 Tops Fell Race.The 24 km scenic route in the Cheviots gives tremendous views of the Cheviot, Windy Gyle and glimpses over the border ridge into Scotland (weather permitting). This challenging route is fairly runnable with the odd steep climb to give one a chance to admire the scenery.

Set at the wonderful Glencoe Mountain Centre in the Scottish Highlands we are in the perfect place for mountain trail running and our challenge will not let you down. Offering distances from 10K to the Ultra Marathon there is a trail run for everyone.

This is one of our hardest and most scenic mountain trail running challenges in the series and depending on your distance you will be running high in the mountains with breath taking views all around. Each distance takes in some of the West Highland Way and finishes with lots of steep climbs and descents . The marathon and ultra runners head along mountain trails with tough climbs and tougher descents such as along the Buachaille Etive Mor ridge.

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.

Take on the UKs most iconic ultra; 69 stunning miles through the historic Hadrians wall country in a continuous fully supported and way marked adventure.

Your journey will take you from Carlisle Castle to the Gateshead Millennium Bridge over a mixed-terrain route that incorporates both on and off-road sections. There are 69 miles to be conquered in just one day. The Wall awaits.

THE ATMOSPHERE IS ELECTRIC, THE SUPPORT IS AMAZING, THE SCENERY IS BEAUTIFUL, THE CAMARADERIE IS AWESOME A TRUE TEST OF YOURSELF!

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This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of people uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. This is beating cancer.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Durham Coast Half Marathon. Please take time to read through the pre race information which should tell you all you need to know for race day.

Join us for our Summer Nights Trail Series in South Shields. The run includes a challenging 5km course and a beginner trail 2.7km course within Marsden Old Quarry. The trails are a hidden gem in South Shields, with spectacular views over our coastline and as far as Northumberland. The run is held once per month & has a friendly community feel with a competitive spirit. All abilities of runner are welcome to take part, especially if youre new to trail running! The course includes everything you want in a trail run challenging hills, exciting descents and great views at the top. Join us for a drink after the run in the White Horse Pub.

Our evening event is a multi-lap race around the undulating grounds of Gibside. There is a strict 5-hour time limit to ensure all runners complete the race before darkness falls. Start time is 5:00 pm.

Footpaths range from the tarmac, hardcore, and trail. There are a feed stations on each lap providing water, juice, and sweets. Toilets are located by the Potting Shed Cafe and beer garden (which remains open for spectators) and the start is at Green Close on the Avenue.

Bubble Rush is a fun run with a difference - lots of coloured bubbles! You'll start in a sea of foam and then take on four different coloured bubble stations, where foam canons create an incredi-bubble 4ft bubble bath! Run, walk, toddle or dance your way around the family-friendly course . Don't worry if you're not a runner - the event isnt timed so youre not racing against anyone and there's no time limit. The course at Leazes Park is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs, and there's no minimum or maximum age limit: So everyone can take part!

The Eildon Hill race is a traditional event which has taken place in late June for over 50 years and is part of the week-long Melrose Festival. The distance: 7.2k climb 480m.

The 39 or 24 mile mountain trail runs follow a classic sections of The Pennine Way, in the Cumbrian/Durham Pennines. From Low Force past High Force in glorious Mid-Teesdale, to the amazing geological feature that is Cauldrons Snout and the high and remote and stark Cow Green reservoir. The magnificent geological feature of High Cup Nick is next then Dufton Checkpoint, before the climb to Old Man Knock and the mighty traverse over Crossfell, the highest point of England outside of the Lake District. A long descent to Garrigill, then riverside paths to the finish at Alston completes an amazing day.