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, Dec 27, 2026 + more
Edinburgh, GB • Run 0.2 km - Run 10 km
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Sun, Jan 3, 2027
Saltmarket, GB • Run 5 km - Run 13.1 mi
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Glasgow, GB • Run 5 km - Run 10 km
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Sun, Jan 10, 2027
Edinburgh, GB • Run 5 km - Run 13.1 mi
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Mon, Jan 11, 2027
GB • Run
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Tue, Jan 12, 2027
GB • Run 7 hours - Run 7 hours
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Wed, Jan 13, 2027
GB • Run - Run 7 hours
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Thu, Jan 14, 2027
GB • Run - Run 7 hours
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Fri, Jan 15, 2027
GB • Run - Run 7 hours
4.0
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Sat, Jan 16, 2027
GB • Run - Run 7 hours
3.9(9)
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Sat, Jan 16, 2027
Glasgow, GB • Run 5 km - Run 13.1 mi
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Sun, Jan 17, 2027
GB • Run - Run 7 hours
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Sun, Jan 24, 2027
Glasgow, GB • Run 5 km - Run 10 km
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Sat, Feb 13, 2027
Edinburgh, GB • Run 5 km - Run 10 km
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Sat, Feb 13, 2027
Glasgow, GB • Run 5 km - Run 10 km
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Mon, Mar 1, 2027
GB • Run - Run
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Sat, Mar 13, 2027 + more
John o' Groats, GB • Run 860 mi
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Sun, Mar 21, 2027
Carlisle, GB • Run 1 mi - Run 13.1 mi
4.9(173)
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Sun, Apr 25, 2027
Carnoustie, GB • Run 13.1 mi
4.3(117)
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Sun, Jul 11, 2027
Edinburgh, GB • Run 5 km - Run 13.1 mi
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Sat, Jul 31, 2027
Red Row, GB • Run 4 hours - Run 24 hours
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Fri, Oct 1, 2027
GB • Run 31 mi - Run 31 mi
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Sun, Nov 7, 2027
Edinburgh, GB • Run 5 km - Run 13.1 mi
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Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Old Elvet, GB • Run 5 km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
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Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Bamburgh, GB • Run 13.1 mi
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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 5 km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
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Sun, Dec 6, 2026
GB • Run 5 km - Run 7 hours
2.0
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Mon, Dec 7, 2026
GB • Run 5 km - Run 7 hours
5.0
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Tue, Dec 8, 2026
GB • Run 5 km - Run 7 hours
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Sat, Dec 12, 2026
Durham, GB • Run 2.5 km - Run 5 km
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Sun, Dec 13, 2026
Old Elvet, GB • Run 5 km - Run 6 hours and 32 minutes
