Sport within 5 miles of Glasgow

85 events within 5 miles

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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

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

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 21 May

£4 (first session free) / 07583 732708

Meet outside the Botanic Gardens main gates on Tuesdays.

  • 18:30 – 19:30

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
…and 10 more dates until 13 Aug

Tollcross parkrun

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…

Tollcross Park, Glasgow (2.9 miles)

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 763 2345

  • 09:30

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 763 2345

  • 09:30

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 0141 763 2345

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

Toryglen Football

Football for young people

Toryglen Regional Football Centre, Glasgow (2.3 miles)

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 276 0570

  • 18:45 – 21:15

Fri 31 May

Free / 0141 276 0570

  • 18:45 – 21:15

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0570

  • 18:45 – 21:15
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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

Cathedrals of Football: The Evolution of Architecture in Scottish Football

Scottish football architecture has an illustrious history: Hampden was once the biggest football arena and Ibrox has the honour of hosting the first football arena disaster in 1902. Richard McBrearty talks about this as part of the More Than A Game: How Scotland Shaped World Football exhibition programme.

Mitchell Library, Glasgow (1.0 miles)

Wed 22 May

Free / 0141 287 2999

  • 18:00 – 19:00

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

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)

Tue 21 May

Free / 0141 287 2999

  • 09:00 – 20:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0141 287 2999

  • 09:00 – 20:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 287 2999

  • 09:00 – 20:00
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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.

…and 4 more dates until 17 Aug 2015

Hampden Park, Glasgow (2.5 miles)

Tue 15 Oct

Times to be confirmed / 0141 616 6000

SWAYED Dance Crew

Drop - In Dance Session for 12-18 year olds

Lourdes Secondary School, Glasgow (3.9 miles)

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 276 8770

  • 19:00 – 21:00

Fri 31 May

Free / 0141 276 8770

  • 19:00 – 21:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0141 276 8770

  • 19:00 – 21:00
…and 13 more dates until 6 Sep

Emirates Arena, Glasgow (1.9 miles)

Thu 22 Aug

Times to be confirmed / 0141 287 7000

Fri 23 Aug

Times to be confirmed / 0141 287 7000

Sat 24 Aug

Times to be confirmed / 0141 287 7000

…and 7 more dates until 31 Aug

3K on the Green

Meet at McLellans Arch.

Glasgow Green (0.8 miles)

Fri 31 May

  • 12:30
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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

Cartha Queens Park RFC, Glasgow (3.1 miles)

Fri 21 Jun

0141 427 1593

  • 19:30

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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