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 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
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
25th June 2023
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
12th August 2023, West Highland Way
Port Glasgow 10K
13th August 2023
Isle of Coll Half Marathon + 10k, 5k, 1k kids run
19th August 2023, Isle of Coll
SEPTEMBER 2023
Tiree Ultramarathon
4th September 2023, Sorobaidh Beach
Glencoe Marathon Gathering
Returns 2024, 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
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….
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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