Athletics

An informal weekly 5k run in Tollcross park. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and free, and…

Meet at McLellans Arch.

An informal weekly 5k run in Camperdown Country Park. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and…

Pipe band and Highland dancing competitions, heavyweight events, the Sauch hill race, under 10's football competition, fairground stalls, charity stalls and a beer tent.

A scenic 10k race starting at Ayr Beachfront and passing Burns' cottage.

You'll almost forget you're running a marathon as the route is so picturesque, starting and ending at the Callanish Stones.

An informal weekly 5k run in Strathclyde Country Park. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and…

A 5km fun run with charity partners available for those wishing to raise sponsorship for a good cause.

Highland dancing, athletics, cycling, wrestling, heavyweights, and Scottish championships.

Free, weekly, timed 5k run. You can run, jog or walk, bring a friend, bring a dog, push a buggy – whatever you fancy as you try to beat your personal best. It's essential to register online in advance.

An informal weekly 5k run in Eglinton Country Park. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and…

An informal weekly 5k run along the Beach Esplanade. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and…

Traditional Highland games with heavy events, light events, trade stalls, piping and dancing.

Your chance to take part in Scotland's largest mass participation sporting event – either a 10k or half marathon – and raise money for one of a variety of worthy causes in the process. There are also shorter races for kids, and of course the option to just stand and watch.

A family-friendly day based around all things running, with a choice of lengths for the fitness minded, from a full marathon to a cheeky 5k with a 'Wee Nessie' option for under 5s. For those who'd rather not work up a sweat there's the Event Village at the finish line with a food and drink fair.