Sport within 5 miles of Glasgow

87 events within 5 miles

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Toryglen Football

Football for young people

Toryglen Regional Football Centre, Glasgow (2.3 miles)

Fri 31 May

Free / 0141 276 0570

  • 18:45 – 21:15

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0570

  • 18:45 – 21:15

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0570

  • 18:45 – 21:15
…and 12 more dates until 6 Sep

Camp Fitness Run Club!

Fun, friendly running group that's nonetheless serious about getting fit. Led by a qualified jog leader, all levels welcome.

Glasgow Botanic Gardens (2.0 miles)

Tue 28 May

£4 (first session free) / 07583 732708

Meet outside the Botanic Gardens main gates on Tuesdays.

  • 18:30 – 19:30

Tue 4 Jun

£4 (first session free) / 07583 732708

Meet outside the Botanic Gardens main gates on Tuesdays.

  • 18:30 – 19:30

Tue 11 Jun

£4 (first session free) / 07583 732708

Meet outside the Botanic Gardens main gates on Tuesdays.

  • 18:30 – 19:30
…and 9 more dates until 13 Aug

Scottish Boat Race

The annual rowing competition (and second oldest in the country) between those old rivals, the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh.

Glasgow Harbour (2.1 miles)

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 330 5429

  • 12:30 – 14:00

Glasgow parkrun

An informal weekly 5k run in Pollok 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…

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow (3.5 miles)

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 09:30

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 09:30

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 09:30
…and 28 more dates until 21 Dec

Kelvin Brawl

Comedy plus wrestling – what more could you want from an evening? Greg Hemphill takes on Robert Florence, with teams of talent behind each of them

Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow (1.9 miles)

Fri 21 Jun

Over-14s only

£15 / 0844 844 0444

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Monaco Grand Prix Live

It's OK, we can't afford to go to Monaco either. Luckily, you can enjoy the race live on the big screen in Merchant Square. You can also get in on the action with a four-lane Scalextric track. See. It's like we're practically there.

Merchant Square, Glasgow (0.3 miles)

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 552 5908

  • 12:00 – 16:00

3K on the Green

Meet at McLellans Arch.

Glasgow Green (0.8 miles)

Fri 31 May

  • 12:30

Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run

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.

George Square, Glasgow (0.2 miles)

Sun 6 Oct

Times to be confirmed / £25–£30 entry fee / 0141 287 8980

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Bats, Beasties and Buried Treasure

Activities for the whole family to enjoy with everything from archaeological digs to bat walks.

Hamiltonhill Clay Pits, Glasgow (1.5 miles)

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0141 237 9144

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Bellahouston Track Night

Regular chance to get out on the cycle track and partake in some interval training and climbs in the park.

Bellahouston Leisure Centre, Glasgow (3.2 miles)

Wed 29 May

Donations welcome / 0141 427 5454

  • 19:00

Cartha Queens Park RFC, Glasgow (3.1 miles)

Fri 21 Jun

0141 427 1593

  • 19:30

National Road Race Championships

Come and cheer on the Elite Men’s and Women’s National Road Race Championships as the country's top cyclists race around part of the proposed course for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Various venues: Glasgow (0.6 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Times vary / 0141 287 8080

Fri 21 Jun

Times vary / 0141 287 8080

Sat 22 Jun

Times vary / 0141 287 8080

Sun 23 Jun

Times vary / 0141 287 8080

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Brodies Champions Of Tennis

Former tennis champions, including John McEnroe, and their rivals take part in a round-robin tournament as part of the ATP Champions Tour, which is being held in Scotland for the first time.

The Accies Club, Glasgow (3.8 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Times vary / 0131 315 3298

Fri 21 Jun

Times vary / 0131 315 3298

Sat 22 Jun

Times vary / 0131 315 3298

Sun 23 Jun

Times vary / 0131 315 3298

Broomhill Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, Glasgow (3.3 miles)

Sat 29 Jun

Times vary / 0141 334 2519

Sun 30 Jun

Times vary / 0141 334 2519

Mon 1 Jul

Times vary / 0141 334 2519

…and 5 more dates until 6 Jul

Haggs Castle Golf Club, Glasgow (2.9 miles)

Sat 6 Jul

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0141 427 1157

Sun 7 Jul

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0141 427 1157

Cycle Glasgow

The 11th sponsored cycle organised by the University of Glasgow to promote this fun and healthy activity and raise essential funds for leukaemia research. Families and riders of all abilities are welcome and you can chose between a 13 and a 26 mile route, both starting and finishing in Kelvingrove Park.

Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow (1.6 miles)

Sun 18 Aug

£8 early bird entry (Children £3.50) / 0141 330 3593

Discover! Fitba' Crazy

Arts and crafts inspired by the beautiful game and the exhibition More Than a Game: How Scotland Shaped World Football.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow (1.8 miles)

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9599

  • 13:30 – 16:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9599

  • 13:30 – 16:00
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ECU European Cheerleading Championships

For the first time ever, the Europe-wide cheerleading competition will be held in the UK. Over two days nearly 3000 competitors from 34 countries will spin, flip, pyramid and chant for the title of best cheer squad on the continent.

Emirates Arena, Glasgow (1.9 miles)

Sat 29 Jun

Times & prices to be confirmed / 0141 287 7000

Sun 30 Jun

Times & prices to be confirmed / 0141 287 7000

The First Ladies of Football

A talk that illuminates women's often overlooked contribution to the beautiful sport, with Richard McBrearty, Curator of Scottish Football Museum.

Mitchell Library, Glasgow (1.0 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0141 287 2999

  • 17:00 – 18:30

Football Fans Bus

A display curated by a group of young people looking at what it means to be a football fan in Glasgow.

Mitchell Library, Glasgow (1.0 miles)

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 287 2999

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Mon 27 May

Free / 0141 287 2999

  • 09:00 – 20:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 0141 287 2999

  • 09:00 – 20:00
…and 15 more dates until 14 Jun

Giffnock Tennis, Squash and Hockey Club (4.9 miles)

Mon 15 Jul

Times vary

Tue 16 Jul

Times vary

Wed 17 Jul

Times vary

…and 2 more dates until 19 Jul

Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games

All eyes are on Glasgow as the city hosts the 2014 Commonwealth Games, offering lucky spectators a spectacular display of power and skill from all over the world. Medals are available in 17 sports, from popular usual suspects athletics, swimming and cycling to quirkier events such as rugby sevens, lawn bowls and squash.

Glasgow (0.3 miles)

Wed 23 Jul

Times to be confirmed

Thu 24 Jul

Times to be confirmed

Fri 25 Jul

Times to be confirmed

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