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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
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
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
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
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
Celtic Park, Glasgow (1.8 miles)
Wed 19 Jun
0141 551 8653
- 14:00
Cockburn Centre, Glasgow (3.9 miles)
Sun 26 May
0141 445 3982
- 08:00 – 17:00
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
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
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
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
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
Giffnock Tennis, Squash and Hockey Club (4.9 miles)
Mon 15 Jul
Times vary
Tue 16 Jul
Times vary
Wed 17 Jul
Times vary
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
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