Scotland running events provide a challenge for everyone. With competitive events including marathons, half marathons, 10K and 3K runs, you’ll find something to suit your fitness level. More experienced runners can tackle stamina-sapping hill races.
SCOTLAND RUNNING EVENTS CALENDAR 2024….
Running events in Scotland have soared in popularity in recent years. From the month of January onwards, you will find a comprehensive list in locations countrywide.
JANUARY 2024
Lumphanan Detox 10K
2nd January 2024, Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire
Loch Morlich 5K & 10K
6th January 2024
El-Brim-Ick Hill Race 4.8K
6th January 2024, Aberdeenshire
Edinburgh Winter Run 5K
20th January 2024, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Falkirk Epic Trail Race
21st January 2024, Callendar House
FEBRUARY 2024
Forfar Multi Terrain Half Marathon
4th February 2024
Glasgow 5k, 10K and half marathon
4th February 2024, Glasgow Green
Glentress Trail Race 10K, 21K, 42K
18th February 2024, Scottish Borders
MARCH 2024
Meadows Marathon 5K, 10k, half, full
3rd March 2024, Edinburgh
John Muir Way Ultra Marathon
9th March 2024, East Lothian
Inverness Half Marathon & 5K Run
10th March 2024
Foxtrail 5K Series Race 5
16th March 2024, Dunbar
Callander 10k & 1k
17th March 2024
Alloa Half Marathon
17th March 2024
APRIL 2024
Glenlivet 10K Run
2nd April 2024, Glenlivet Distillery, Moray
The Highland Fling Ultramarathon
27th April 2024, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
Run Balmoral
27th & 28th April 2024, Balmoral
MAY 2024
Tiree 10K & Half Marathon
4th May 2024
Cairngorm Mountain Trails
4th & 5th May 2024, Isle of Tiree.
Babcock 10K Series
Shettleston 12th May 2024
Dumbarton 23rd May 2024
Helensburgh 30th May 2024
Loch Leven Half Marathon
12th May 2024, Kinross
Run Garioch
12th May 2024, Inverurie
Kintyre Way Ultra
25th May 2024
Stornoway Half Marathon, 10K
25th May, 2024
West Highland Way Challenge Race
25th & 26th May 2024, Fort William
Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon & 10K Run
26th May 2024
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
26th May 2024
Loch Ness Challenge Marathon & 10K Run
26th May – 4th June 2024 (run or cycle)
JUNE 2024
Loch Ness Challenge Marathon & 10K Run
26th May – 4th June 2024(run or cycle)
Blair Castle Trail Weekender
31st May – 2nd June 2024, within Blair Castle grounds
West Highland Way Race
2nd June 2024, Milngavie
Isle of Skye Half Marathon
8th June 2024
Lochalsh Dirty 30
8th June 2024
Strathearn Marathon
9th June 2024
Roon The Toon
9th June 2024, Kilmarnock
Tough Mudder
15th June 2024, Drunlanrig Castle
Men’s 10K Run
16th June 2024, Glasgow
Seven Hills of Edinburgh
16th June 2024
Lairig Ghru Race
30th June 2024
JULY 2024
Great Glen Ultra
6th July 2024, Fort William
Isle of Harris Half Marathon
6th July 2024
Run the Blades
19th – 21st July 2024, Whitelee Wind Farm, Eaglesham
Mull Half Marathon, 10k and Junior Races
27th July 2024, Cragnure, Isle of Mull
AUGUST 2024
Devil o’ The Highlands
10th August 2024, West Highland Way
The Great Perthshire Tattie Run
11th August 2024, North Inch Park, Perth
Isle of Coll Half Marathon + 10k, 5k, 1k kids run
17th August 2024, Isle of Coll
Scottish Half Marathon & 10K Run
18th August 2024 Meadowmill Sports Centre, Edinburgh
SEPTEMBER 2024
Tiree Ultramarathon
8th September 2024, Sorobaidh Beach
Kilmacolm Half Marathon, 10K & 3K Runs
8th September, 2024
Glencoe Marathon Gathering
15th September 2024, Glencoe
The Two Breweries Hill Race
28th September 2024, Innerleithen
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
29th September 2024
OCTOBER 2023
Glasgow To Edinburgh Ultra Marathon
5th October 2024, Riverside Museum
Great Scottish Run
6th October 2024, Glasgow
Junior & mini Great Scottish Run
6th October 2024, Glasgow
PLEASE NOTE: Some running events take place on our Islands, so if travelling from the mainland and you need some help on how to get to these locations, see the Travelling in Scotland page for links to ferry services around Scotland.
DO YOUR OWN THING….
If you’re just getting started on the running scene, of if you prefer doing your own thing, we have many running trails to get you going. Jog along in peace and tranquillity, at your own pace, in your own time, and even stop now and again to admire the scenery. Check Map My Run website for trails near you.
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