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.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Possible cancellations or postponements. Please check with the venue/event organiser for updates.
SCOTLAND RUNNING EVENTS CALENDAR 2021….
Running events in Scotland have soared in popularity in recent years. From the months of January to October, you will find a comprehensive list in locations countrywide.
JANUARY 2021
Loch Morlich 5K & 10K
2nd January, 2021
Lumphanan Detox 10K
TBC, Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire
El-Brim-Ick Hill Race 4.8K
CANCELLED, Aberdeenshire
Foxtrail 5K Series Race 4
TBC, North Berwick
Skull Trail Race
TBC, Glenrothes
FEBRUARY 2021
Forfar Multi Terrain Half Marathon
TBC
Kinloss To Lossiemouth Half Marathon
TBC
Glentress Trail Races 10K & 21K
20th February 2021, Peebles
MARCH 2021
F50K Falkirk Ultra Marathon
TBC
Resolution Run Edinburgh 1K to 15K
TBC, Cramond Foreshore
Inverness Half Marathon & 5K Run
Returns 2022
Meadows Marathon 5K, 10k, half, full
20th – 21st March 2021, Edinburgh
Resolution Run Dundee 5K & 10K
TBC, Camperdown Park
Balloch To Clydebank Half Marathon
TBC
Resolution Run Glasgow 5K & 10K
TBC, Glasgow Green
John Muir Way Ultra Marathon
TBC, East Lothian
Winton Trail Run
TBC, Winton Castle, Pencaitland, East Lothian
Alloa Half Marathon
Postponed
APRIL 2021
Run Balmoral
RETURNS 2022, Balmoral
The Highland Fling Ultramarathon
CANCELLED, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
MAY 2021
Loch Leven Half Marathon
TBC, Kinross
Cateran 55 Ultra Marathon
TBC, Spittal of Glenshee
Run Garioch
7th – 16th May 2021, Inverurie (Virtual Event)
Kintyre Way Ultra
8th May, 2021
Race For Life
POSTPONED, Stirling
10K race (adults and children) for Cancer Research UK.
Kirkcudbright Academy Half Marathon
CANCELLED
Stornoway Half Marathon, 10K
TBC
Loch Ness Challenge Marathon & 10K Run
28th – 30th May, 2021
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
29th – 30th May (Virtual), 2021
Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon & 10K Run
TBC
West Highland Way Challenge Race
29th – 30th May 2021, Fort William
JUNE 2021
Strathearn Marathon
6th June, 2021
Irvine 10K
9th June, 2021
Lochalsh Dirty 30
CANCELLED
West Highland Way Race
CANCELLED, Milngavie
Saltire 24 Midsummer Race
19th – 20th June 2021, Aberdeenshire
Lairig Ghru Race
27th June 2021, Braemar
Seven Hills of Edinburgh
27th June, 2021
JULY 2021
Isle of Harris Half Marathon
TBC
Stonehaven Half Marathon & 1K
CANCELLED, Mineralwell Park, Stonehaven
Great Glen Ultra
3rd July 2021, Fort William
Tough Mudder
3rd & 4th July 2021, Country Park Dalkeith
Run the Blades
16th – 18th July 2021, Whitelee Wind Farm, Eaglesham
Mull Half Marathon, 10k and Junior Races
24th July 2021, Cragnure, Isle of Mull
AUGUST 2021
Devil o’ The Highlands
TBC, West Highland Way
Isle of Coll Half Marathon + 10k, 5k, 1k kids run
CANCELLED, Isle of Coll
Roon The Toon
22nd August 2021, Kilmarnock
Mens 10K Run
29th August 2021, Glasgow
SEPTEMBER 2021
Tiree Ultramarathon
5th September 2021, Sorobaidh Beach
Glencoe Marathon Gathering
5th September 2021, Glencoe
Isle of Skye Half Marathon
11th September, 2021
Kilmacolm Half Marathon, 10K & 3K Runs
12th September, 2021
Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace
18th September, 2021
Tiree 10K & Half Marathon
18th September, 2021
Salomon Ben Nevis Ultra
19th September, 2021
Salomon Glencoe Skyline
19th September, 2021
Scottish Half Marathon & 10K Run
19th Sepember 2021, Edinburgh
The Two Breweries Hill Race
25th September 2021, Innerleithen
OCTOBER 2021
Junior Great Scottish Run
2nd October 2021, Glasgow
Great Scottish Run
3rd October 2021, Glasgow
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
3rd October 2021, Fort Augustus
Glasgow To Edinburgh Ultra Marathon
5th October 2021, Riverside Museum
Pentland Skyline Hill Race
TBC, Pentland Hills (near Edinburgh)
Edinburgh 10K
10th October 2021, Hollyrood
Tunnel Trail Run, 20km, 10km and 4km
16th October 2021, Tweed Valley
Aviemore Half Marathon & 10K
17th October 2021, Badaguish Outdoor Centre
Stirling Scottish Marathon
24th October, 2021
Mens 10K
24th October 2021, Edinburgh
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra Marathon
30th October, 2021 (Provisional)
Glenlivet 10K Run
31st October 2021, Glenlivet Distillery, Moray
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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