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Scotland Running Events Calendar 2023

Updated 27 January, 2023

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.

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SCOTLAND RUNNING EVENTS CALENDAR 2023….

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 2023

Lumphanan Detox 10K
2nd January 2023, Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire

Loch Morlich 5K & 10K
7th January 2023

El-Brim-Ick Hill Race 4.8K
7th January 2023, Aberdeenshire

Falkirk Epic Trail Race
15th January 2023, Callendar House

Edinburgh Winter Run 5K
21st January 2023, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

FEBRUARY 2023

Forfar Multi Terrain Half Marathon
5th February 2023

Falkirk 7 Hour Ultra Trail Race
5th February 2023, Callendar Park

Kirkintilloch 12.5k
TBC, Gartconner Primary School

North District Cross Country League Race
11th February 2023, Grant Park

Glentress Trail Race 10K, 21K, 42K
18th – 19th February 2023, Peebles

MARCH 2023

Foxtrail 5K Series Race 5
4th March 2023, Dunbar

Meadows Marathon 5K, 10k, half, full
5th March 2023, Edinburgh

Callander 10k & 1k
12th March 2023

Inverness Half Marathon & 5K Run
12th March 2023

Alloa Half Marathon
12th March 2023

John Muir Way Ultra Marathon
18th March 2023, East Lothian

APRIL 2023

Glenlivet 10K Run
2nd April 2023, Glenlivet Distillery, Moray

The Highland Fling Ultramarathon
Returns 2024, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs

Run Balmoral
22nd & 23rd April 2023, Balmoral

Tiree 10K & Half Marathon
29th April, 2023

Cairngorm Mountain Trails
29th & 30th April, 2023

MAY 2023

Babcock Series
Helensburgh 10k, 4th May
Shettleston 10K, 14th May
Dumbarton 10K, 25th May

Race For Life Edinburgh
7th May 2023, Hopetoun House
3K, 5K, 10K race (adults and children) for Cancer Research UK.

Race For Life Stirling
7th May 2023, University of Stirling
10K race (adults and children) for Cancer Research UK.

Kintyre Way Ultra
13th May 2023

Cateran Trail Race
13th May 2023, Spittal of Glenshee

Loch Leven Half Marathon
13th May 2023, Kinross

Race For Life Fife
14th May 2022, Beveridge Park, Abbotshall Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5LZ
5K race (adults and children) for Cancer Research UK.

Run Garioch
14th May 2023, Inverurie

Loch Ness Challenge Marathon & 10K Run
26th May – 4th June 2023
Choice of challenges, run or cycle.

Stornoway Half Marathon, 10K
27th May, 2023

West Highland Way Challenge Race
27th & 28th May 2023, Fort William

Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon & 10K Run
27th & 28th May 2023

Edinburgh Marathon Festival
27th – 29th May, 2023

Inverness 10K & 5K
28th May 2023, Bught Park, Bught Stadium, Inverness, IV3 5SS

JUNE 2023

Loch Ness Challenge Marathon & 10K Run
26th May – 4th June 2023 (run or cycle)

Blair Castle Trail Weekender
2nd – 4th June 2023, within Blair Castle grounds

Tough Mudder
3rd – 4th June 2023, Drunlanrig Castle

Edinburgh Holyrood 10K
4th June 2023

Isle of Skye Half Marathon
10th June 2023

Lochalsh Dirty 30
10th June 2023

Strathearn Marathon
11th June 2023

Irvine 10K
11th June 2023

Roon The Toon
11th June 2023, Kilmarnock

West Highland Way Race
17th June 2023, Milngavie

Men’s 10K Run
18th June 2023, Glasgow

Dundee 5K Run
18th June 2023, Camperdown Park, Coupar Angus Road, Dundee, DD2 4TF

Seven Hills of Edinburgh
18th June 2023

Falkirk 5K
25th June 2023,Callendar Park, Callendar Road, Falkirk, FK1 1YR

Lairig Ghru Race
TBC

Port Glasgow 10K
TBC

JULY 2023

Great Glen Ultra
1st July 2023, Fort William

Stonehaven Half Marathon & 1K
2nd July 2023, Mineralwell Park, Stonehaven

The Great Scottish Tattie Run
2nd July 2023, Edinburgh

Aberdeen 10K
2nd July 2023

Isle of Harris Half Marathon
8th July 2023

Run the Blades
14th & 16th July 2023, Whitelee Wind Farm, Eaglesham

Mull Half Marathon, 10k and Junior Races
23rd July 2023, Cragnure, Isle of Mull

AUGUST 2023

Devil o’ The Highlands
TBC, West Highland Way

Isle of Coll Half Marathon + 10k, 5k, 1k kids run
TBC, Isle of Coll

SEPTEMBER 2023

Tiree Ultramarathon
4th September 2023, Sorobaidh Beach

Glencoe Marathon Gathering
TBC, Glencoe

Kilmacolm Half Marathon, 10K & 3K Runs
10th September, 2023

Salomon Ben Nevis Ultra
16th – 17th September 2023 (Provisional)

Salomon Ring of Steall
16th – 17th September 2023 (Provisional)

Salomon Glencoe Skyline
16th – 17th September 2023 (Provisional)

The Two Breweries Hill Race
23rd September 2023, Innerleithen

Scottish Half Marathon & 10K Run
24th September 2023, Meadowmill Sports Centre, Edinburgh

Balloch To Clydebank Half Marathon
TBC

Junior Great Scottish Run
30th September 2023, Glasgow

OCTOBER 2023

Great Scottish Run
1st October 2023, Glasgow

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
1st October 2023

Glasgow To Edinburgh Ultra Marathon
7th October 2023, Riverside Museum

Aviemore Half Marathon & 10K
7th – 8th October 2023, Badaguish Outdoor Centre

Pentland Skyline Hill Race
8th October 2023, Pentland Hills (near Edinburgh)


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….

Running Trail

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.


MORE EVENT LISTINGS…

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MORE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES…

Hiking in Scotland
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Golfing in Scotland
Kayaking in Scotland
Cycling in Scotland
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