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 2025….
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 2025
Loch Morlich 5K & 10K
4th January 2025
Lumphanan Detox 10K
5th January 2025, Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire
El-Brim-Ick Hill Race 4.8K
4th January 2025, Aberdeenshire
Edinburgh Winter Run 5K
TBC, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
FEBRUARY 2025
Forfar Multi Terrain Half Marathon
2nd February 2025
Glasgow 5k, 10K and half marathon
2nd February 2025, Glasgow Green
Glentress Trail Race 10K, 21K, 42K
16th February 2025, Scottish Borders
MARCH 2025
Meadows Marathon 5K, 10k, half, full
2nd March 2025, Edinburgh
John Muir Way Ultra Marathon
8th March 2025, East Lothian
Inverness Half Marathon & 5K Run
9th March 2025
Callander 10k & 1k
16th March 2025
Alloa Half Marathon
16th March 2025
APRIL 2025
Devil o’ The Highlands
26th April 2025, West Highland Way
Run Balmoral
267th & 278th April 2025, Balmoral
MAY 2025
Tiree 10K & Half Marathon
3rd May 2025
Babcock 10K Series
Shettleston 11th May 2025
Dumbarton 22nd May 2025
Loch Leven Half Marathon
11th May 2025, Kinross
Run Garioch
12th May 2025, Inverurie
Kintyre Way Ultra
10th May 2025
Stornoway Half Marathon, 10K
24th May, 2025
West Highland Way Challenge Race
24th – 25th May 2025, Fort William
Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon & 10K Run
26th May 2024
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
24th May 2025
JUNE 2024
Blair Castle Trail Weekender
30th May – 1st June, within Blair Castle grounds
West Highland Way Race
21st June 2025, Milngavie
Lochalsh Dirty 30
7th June 2025
Isle of Skye Half Marathon
14th June 2025
Strathearn Marathon
8th June 2025
Roon The Toon
8th June 2024, Kilmarnock
Men’s 10K Run
15th June 2025, Glasgow
Seven Hills of Edinburgh
15th June 2025
Lairig Ghru Race
16th August 2025
JULY 2025
Great Glen Ultra
5th July 2025, Fort William
Isle of Harris Half Marathon
5th July 2025
Run the Blades
18th – 20th July 2025, Whitelee Wind Farm, Eaglesham
Mull Half Marathon, 10k and Junior Races
26th July 2025, Cragnure, Isle of Mull
AUGUST 2025
Isle of Coll Half Marathon + 10k, 5k, 1k kids run
16th August 2025, Isle of Coll
Scottish Half Marathon & 10K Run
17th August 2025 Meadowmill Sports Centre, Edinburgh
SEPTEMBER 2025
Tiree Ultramarathon
7th September 2025, Sorobaidh Beach
Kilmacolm Half Marathon, 10K & 3K Runs
8th September, 2025
Glencoe Marathon Gathering
7th September 2025, Glencoe
The Highland Fling Ultramarathon
20th September 2025, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
289th September 2025
OCTOBER 2025
Great Scottish Run
5th October 2025, Glasgow
Junior & mini Great Scottish Run
5th October 2025, 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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