Sport within 5 miles of Glasgow

85 events within 5 miles

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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

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

3K on the Green

Meet at McLellans Arch.

Glasgow Green (0.8 miles)

Fri 31 May

  • 12:30

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

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 1 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 09:30

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 09:30

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 09:30
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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)

Mon 27 May

Free / 0141 287 2999

  • 09:00 – 20:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 0141 287 2999

  • 09:00 – 20:00

Wed 29 May

Free / 0141 287 2999

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

Mark Beaumont

Record-breaking endurance cyclist, rower and adventurer Mark Beaumont discusses his incredible experiences.

SECC, Glasgow (1.6 miles)

Thu 30 May

£14 / 0844 395 4000

Special show in aid of Glasgow charity Orkidstudio.

  • 19:30

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

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
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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

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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

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
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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

…and 9 more dates until 3 Aug 2014

Glasgow East Rugby Football Club Festival

Celebrate the height of the Glasgow East rugby season with this day of entertainment, food, bouncy castles, face-painting, pipers and of course a match or two.

Barrachnie Park, Glasgow (4.3 miles)

Sun 2 Jun

Prices to be confirmed

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Glasgow FrontRunners

A running group suited to all abilities for LGBT folk and their friends. Go for a run led by a qualified jog leader, then afterwards join the city's friendliest sports club for food and chat in the city centre.

The Arc, Glasgow (0.3 miles)

Sun 26 May

£1 per session (first week free) / 0141 331 8633

  • 10:45

Thu 30 May

£1 per session (first week free) / 0141 331 8633

  • 20:45

Sun 2 Jun

£1 per session (first week free) / 0141 331 8633

  • 10:45
…and 16 more dates until 28 Jul

IPC Swimming World Championships

More than 650 athletes from over 50 countries descend on Glasgow to compete at the very top level of para-swimming. It's the biggest event on the calendar for disability swimming outside of a Paralympic year, so keep an eye out for emerging British athletes honing their skills ready for the 2016 Paralympic Games.

Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Glasgow (2.9 miles)

Tue 11 Aug

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0141 276 0801

Final dates tbc.

Wed 12 Aug

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0141 276 0801

Final dates tbc.

Thu 13 Aug

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0141 276 0801

Final dates tbc.

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