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
Lumphanan Detox 10K
TBC, Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire
El-Brim-Ick Hill Race 4.8K
TBC, Aberdeenshire
Foxtrail 5K Series Race 4
TBC, North Berwick
Skull Trail Race
TBC, Glenrothes
Roon The County
TBC, Ayrshire
FEBRUARY 2021
Falkirk Ultra Race
7th 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
Meadows Marathon 5K, 10k, half, full
TBC, Edinburgh
F50K Falkirk Ultra Marathon
TBC
Resolution Run Edinburgh 1K to 15K
TBC, Cramond Foreshore
Inverness Half Marathon & 5K Run
14th March, 2021
Resolution Run Dundee 5K & 10K
TBC, Camperdown Park
Balloch To Clydebank Half Marathon
TBC
Resolution Run Glasgow 5K & 10K
TBC, Glasgow Green
Solstice Trail Series 10K & 15K
TBC, Mugdock Country Park
John Muir Way Ultra Marathon
TBC, East Lothian
Winton Trail Run
TBC, Winton Castle, Pencaitland, East Lothian
Glasgow To Edinburgh Ultra Marathon
TBC
APRIL 2021
Ultra Tour of Arran
10th – 11th April 2021, Isle of Arran
Glenlivet 10K Run
TBC, Glenlivet Distillery, Moray
Run Balmoral
TBC, Balmoral
The Highland Fling Ultramarathon
CANCELLED, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
MAY 2021
Tiree 10K & Half Marathon
1st May, 2021
Kintyre Way Ultra
8th May, 2021
Stirling Scottish Marathon
9th May, 2021
Loch Leven Half Marathon
TBC, Kinross
Cateran 55 Ultra Marathon
TBC, Spittal of Glenshee
Run Garioch
16th May 2021, Inverurie
Race For Life
16th May 2021, Stirling
10K race (adults and children) for Cancer Research UK.
Race For Life
16th May 2021, Stirling
5K race (adults and children) for Cancer Research UK.
Kirkcudbright Academy Half Marathon
TBC
Stornoway Half Marathon, 10K
TBC
Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon & 10K Run
TBC
Loch Ness Challenge Marathon & 10K Run
28th – 30th May, 2021
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
29th – 30th May, 2021
West Highland Way Challenge Race
TBC, Fort William
JUNE 2021
Strathearn Marathon
6th June, 2021
Roon The Toon
6th June 2021, Kilmarnock
Irvine 10K
9th June, 2021
Isle of Skye Half MarathonK
12th June, 2021
West Highland Way Race
19th June 2021, Milngavie
Saltire 24 Midsummer Race
19th – 20th June 2021, Aberdeenshire
Edinburgh 10K
20th June 2021, Hollyrood
Lairig Ghru Race
TBC, Braemar
JULY 2021
Isle of Harris Half Marathon
TBC
Tough Mudder
3rd & 4th July 2021, Country Park Dalkeith
Stonehaven Half Marathon & 1K
TBC, Mineralwell Park, Stonehaven
Great Glen Ultra
TBC, Fort William
Edinburgh 24
TBC, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
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
21st August 2021, Isle of Coll
Mens 10K Run
TBC, Glasgow
SEPTEMBER 2021
Tiree Ultramarathon
5th September 2021, Sorobaidh Beach
Glencoe Marathon Gathering
TBC, Glencoe
Kilmacolm Half Marathon, 10K & 3K Runs
12th September, 2021
Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace
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
Simply Health Great Family Run
TBC, Glasgow
Junior Great Scottish Run
2nd October 2021, Glasgow
Great Scottish Run
3rd October 2021, Glasgow
Tunnel Trail Run, 20km, 10km and 4km
2nd October 2021, Tweed Valley
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
3rd October 2021, Fort Augustus
Pentland Skyline Hill Race
TBC, Pentland Hills (near Edinburgh)
Aviemore Half Marathon & 10K
17th October 2021, Badaguish Outdoor Centre
Mens 10K
24th October 2021, Edinburgh
Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra Marathon
30th October, 2021 (Provisional)
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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