5 mile races in Scotland
Find 5 mile races in Scotland. Compare 2 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Events to explore include Glamis Castle Festive Trail Runs and Scurry Around Cramond Island 5 Mile 2027.
Narrow your search to Angus, City of Edinburgh and East Dunbartonshire, or browse the other locations below.
6 listed events · 2 with upcoming dates
Upcoming 5 mile races
2 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Glamis Castle Festive Trail Runs
SCOGlamis, Angus
Glamis Castle Festive Trail Runs — Glamis Castle, Glamis, Tayside & Angus. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 5mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Scurry Around Cramond Island 5 Mile 2027
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Scurry Around Cramond Island 5 Mile 2027 — an officially published five-mile fixture at Cramond Island, Edinburgh.
· 5mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Bishopbriggs 5 Miler
SCOBishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire
Bishopbriggs 5 Miler — Leisuredrome, Bishopbriggs. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Cupar 5
SCOCupar
Running event in Cupar.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Glasgow University Des Gilmore 5 Mile Road Race 2026
SCOGlasgow, Glasgow City
Glasgow University Des Gilmore 5 Mile Road Race 2026 — an officially published five-mile fixture at Garscube Sports Complex, Glasgow.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →OUTrun
SCOGlasgow, Scotland
OUTrun — Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Scotland
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Edinburgh (1), Glamis (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about 5 mile races in Scotland
Which 5 mile races are coming up in Scotland?
Glamis Castle Festive Trail Runs is listed for 6 December 2026. Scurry Around Cramond Island 5 Mile 2027 is listed for 28 May 2027 (status to be confirmed). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
Where can I find race entry details for Scotland?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.