Glasgow Running Festival
Glasgow comes together this April for a brand-new weekend of racing, movement and community in the heart of the city... don't miss your opportunity to take part in the Glasgow Running Festival!
About Glasgow Running Festival
Held across two days in Glasgow Green, this is a running festival built for everyone, whether you’re chasing a PB or just showing up to be part of it.
The weekend begins with our classic 5K, 10K and Half Marathon events, all run on flat, fast routes that pass through some of Glasgow’s most iconic green space. Across both days you’ll also find an incredible range of alternative races and active events, from a dog run and a costume run to a paint-splattered colour run, junior sports days, kids races and a toddler dash.
Once the sun sets, the atmosphere shifts. Night runs, beer runs, speed dating and zombie chases take over the park and turn Glasgow Green into a playground for runners of every type.
Alongside the races, the festival village will host a curated selection of local brands, run clubs, food vendors, market stalls and community organisations, creating a space where spectators and runners can come together, refuel, relax and enjoy the day.
Whether you’re running solo, bringing your friends or making it a full family weekend, the Glasgow Running Festival is your chance to experience something new in the city with more events, more energy and more reasons to get moving.
Pick your event. Or try a few. Everyone’s welcome.
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