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.
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Sun, Jul 19, 2026
Hexham, GB • Run 5km - Run 10km
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Sun, Jul 26, 2026
Edinburgh, GB • Run 12mi
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Wed, Aug 5, 2026
Newcastle upon Tyne, GB • Run - Run 10km
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Sun, Aug 23, 2026
Murton, GB • Run 5mi - Run 10mi
30
Sun, Aug 30, 2026
Old Elvet, GB • Run 5km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
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Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Motherwell, GB • Run 5km - Run 13.1mi
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Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Redford, GB • Run - Run 21km
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Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Hexham, GB • Run 1.5km - Run 26.2mi
10
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Kinloch Rannoch, GB • Run 10km - Run 26.2mi
4.6(31)
11
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Old Elvet, GB • Run 5km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
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Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Bamburgh, GB • Run 13.1mi
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Thu, Oct 22, 2026
GB • Run 7 hours - Run 7 hours
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Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Durham, GB • Run 5km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
29
Sun, Nov 29, 2026
Sunderland, GB • Run 10km
6
Sun, Dec 6, 2026
GB • Run 5km - Run 7 hours
2.0
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Mon, Dec 7, 2026
GB • Run 5km - Run 7 hours
5.0
8
Tue, Dec 8, 2026
GB • Run 5km - Run 7 hours
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Wed, Dec 9, 2026
GB • Run - Run 7 hours
10
Thu, Dec 10, 2026
GB • Run 5km - Run 7 hours
11
Fri, Dec 11, 2026
GB • Run 5km - Run 7 hours
4.0
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Sat, Dec 12, 2026
Durham, GB • Run 2.5km - Run 5km
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Sun, Dec 13, 2026
GB • Run 5km - Run 7 hours
13
Sun, Dec 13, 2026
Old Elvet, GB • Run 5km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
