5K races in Scotland
Find 5k races in Scotland. Compare 47 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 Balloch Castle Country Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon, Cramond Promenade 5K, 10K & Half Marathon October and Cuningar Loop 5K/10K.
Narrow your search to City of Edinburgh, Glasgow City and Fife, or browse the other locations below.
88 listed events · 47 with upcoming dates
Upcoming 5k races
47 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Balloch Castle Country Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
SCOBalloch, Scotland
Balloch Castle Country Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — Balloch Castle Country Park, Balloch. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Cramond Promenade 5K, 10K & Half Marathon October
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Cramond Promenade October — flat, chip-timed coastal races beside the Firth of Forth.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Cuningar Loop 5K/10K
SCORutherglen, South Lanarkshire
A 5K and 10K running event at Cuningar Loop in Rutherglen.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Inverleith Park 5K & 10K
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Inverleith Park 5K & 10K — Edinburgh.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Mugdock Country Park Running Festival 2026
SCOMilngavie, East Dunbartonshire
Mugdock Country Park Running Festival 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Acorn South By Five King's Park
SCOGlasgow, Scotland
Acorn South By Five King's Park — King's Park, Glasgow. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Pollok Park 5K & 10K
SCOGlasgow, Scotland
Pollok Park 5K & 10K — Pollok Park, Glasgow. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival
SCOTayport, Fife
Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Half Marathon — Tayport, Fife.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Bellahouston Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
SCOGlasgow, Glasgow City
Bellahouston Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — Glasgow.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Duthie Park 5K & 10K 2026
SCOAberdeen
Duthie Park 5K & 10K 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Duthie Park, Aberdeen.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Supernova Forth Road Bridge
SCOEdinburgh, Scotland
Supernova Forth Road Bridge — Forth Road Bridge, Edinburgh. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Holyrood Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — November
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Holyrood Park Half Marathon — Edinburgh, Scotland.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Strathclyde Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — November
SCOMotherwell, North Lanarkshire
Strathclyde Park Half Marathon — Motherwell, North Lanarkshire.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Acorn South By Five Linn Park
SCOGlasgow, Scotland
Acorn South By Five Linn Park — Linn Park, Glasgow. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Vogrie Country Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
SCOGorebridge, Midlothian
Vogrie Country Park Half Marathon — Gorebridge, Midlothian.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Barclays Hampden Running Festival 2026
SCOGlasgow
Barclays Hampden Running Festival 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Hampden Park, Glasgow.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill 5K 2026
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill 5K 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill, Edinburgh.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Hot Chocolate 5K & 10K
SCOEdinburgh, Scotland
Hot Chocolate 5K & 10K — Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground, Edinburgh. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Acorn South by Five Race 3 Rouken Glen
SCOGlasgow, Scotland
Acorn South by Five Race 3 Rouken Glen — Rouken Glen, Glasgow. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Cluny Castle Running Festival
SCOInverurie, Scotland
Cluny Castle Running Festival — Cluny Castle, Inverurie. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Great Scottish Christmas Festival 5K 2026
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Great Scottish Christmas Festival 5K 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Inverleith Park, Edinburgh.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Queen's Park 5K & 10K
SCOGlasgow, Scotland
Queen's Park 5K & 10K — Queen's Park, Glasgow. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Festive Foodbank Reindeer Run
SCOGlasgow, West of Scotland
5K running event in Glasgow.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Aberdeen Santa Run
SCOAberdeen, Scotland
Aberdeen Santa Run — Aberdeen Beach Front (Footdee end), Aberdeen. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗ACORN South By Five — Pollok Park 2026
SCOGlasgow, Glasgow City
ACORN South By Five — Pollok Park 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Pollok Country Park, Glasgow.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Blast Running Santa & Elf Dash
SCOEdinburgh, Edinburgh & The Lothians
10K and 5K running event in Edinburgh.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Blast@The Meadows 5K
SCOEdinburgh, Scotland
Blast@The Meadows 5K — The Meadows, Edinburgh. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Christmas Cracker Glasgow
SCOGlasgow, Scotland
Christmas Cracker Glasgow — Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →ACORN South By Five — Bellahouston Park 2027
SCOGlasgow, Glasgow City
ACORN South By Five — Bellahouston Park 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Bellahouston Park, Glasgow.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Great Perthshire Last Mince Pie Run
SCOPerth, Perth and Kinross
Great Perthshire Last Mince Pie Run — North Inch Park, Perth. Listed on runABC (Australia).
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗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.
Alexandra Park 5K & 10K — October
SCOGlasgow, Glasgow City
Alexandra Park October 5K & 10K — friendly, chip-timed park races in Glasgow's East End.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Autumn Charity Fun Run
SCOEdinburgh, Edinburgh & The Lothians
5K running event in Edinburgh.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Balmoral road races
SCOBalmoral, Aberdeenshire
Historical road results from Balmoral road races.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Bennachie Summer Series Race 4
SCOAberdeenshire, Scotland
Bennachie Summer Series Race 4 — Bennachie Visitor Centre, Pitcaple, Aberdeenshire. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Chatelherault Mud Madness
SCOHamilton, Scotland
Chatelherault Mud Madness — Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Cowal Highland Gathering 5K
SCODunoon, Scotland
Cowal Highland Gathering 5K — Victoria Parade, Dunoon. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Browse counties and areas
Choosing a race in Scotland
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Glasgow (14), Edinburgh (13), Aberdeen (2). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about 5k races in Scotland
Which 5k races are coming up in Scotland?
Balloch Castle Country Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon is listed for 24 October 2026. Cramond Promenade 5K, 10K & Half Marathon October is listed for 25 October 2026 (status to be confirmed). Cuningar Loop 5K/10K is listed for 25 October 2026 (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.