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

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
…and 13 more dates until 6 Sep

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

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

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

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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

3K on the Green

Meet at McLellans Arch.

Glasgow Green (0.8 miles)

Fri 31 May

  • 12:30

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

Hampden Park, Glasgow (2.5 miles)

Tue 15 Oct

Times to be confirmed / 0141 616 6000

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
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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

Cartha Queens Park RFC, Glasgow (3.1 miles)

Fri 21 Jun

0141 427 1593

  • 19:30

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

Emirates Arena, Glasgow (1.9 miles)

Fri 24 May

0141 287 7000

  • 08:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

0141 287 7000

  • 08:00 – 17:00

MHFS 10K for Men

Men's Health Forum Scotland run, open to everyone over 15 and in possession of a Y chromosome, expert or beginner.

Bellahouston Park, Glasgow (2.8 miles)

Mon 17 Jun

£17–£25 / 0141 427 0558

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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

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

Refugee Week Scotland

This annual week-long festival of arts and cultural events and activities celebrates the contribution of refugees to our communities and promotes better understanding of why people seek sanctuary.

Various venues: Glasgow (0.6 miles)

Mon 17 Jun

Times & prices vary (many free)

Tue 18 Jun

Times & prices vary (many free)

Wed 19 Jun

Times & prices vary (many free)

…and 4 more dates until 23 Jun

Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Glasgow (2.9 miles)

Thu 13 Jun

Times to be confirmed / 0141 276 0801

Fri 14 Jun

Times to be confirmed / 0141 276 0801

Sat 15 Jun

Times to be confirmed / 0141 276 0801

Sun 16 Jun

Times to be confirmed / 0141 276 0801

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Celtic Park, Glasgow (1.8 miles)

Sun 16 Jun

0141 551 8653

  • 14:00

Talk: 600 Years of Scottish Football

In 1424, King James I wrote the very first recorded reference to football. This talk illuminates those first beginnings of the game that has since become a major part of Scottish life and the Scottish psyche.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow (1.8 miles)

Wed 12 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9599

  • 14:30 – 15:30

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

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