Scotland, UK · Half Marathon

Half Marathons in Scotland, UK

Scotland, UK currently has 10 upcoming half marathons with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. They take place in Carnoustie, Edinburgh, Forres and Gullane and elsewhere.

March (2), February (1) and April (1) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 3 annual half marathons are waiting for next year's date to be announced.

Upcoming, date confirmed
10
Active listings
13
Cities with races
13

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Upcoming half marathons in Scotland, UK

All 10 with a confirmed date, soonest first.

Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.

Largest half marathon events in Scotland, UK

By estimated field size across all distances at the event.

  • Aberfoyle Trail Festival
    Aberfoyle, Scotland Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Half Marathon63K Ultra ~500 runners
  • Dalmeny Halloween Trail Half
    South Queensferry, Scotland
    Half Marathon ~400 runners
  • Culbin Forest 8-hour Challenge
    Forres, Scotland
    Multiple 4.366 mile loops - 8 Hour limit3 Laps = Half Marathon6 Laps = Full Marathon7+ Laps = Ultra Marathon ~250 runners
  • Isle of Mull Half Marathon & 10K
    Isle of Mull, Scotland
    10KHalf Marathon ~250 runners
  • Tentsmuir Forest 8-hour Challenge
    Tayport, Scotland Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Multiple 4.366 mile loops - 8 Hour limit3 Laps = Half Marathon6 Laps = Full Marathon7+ Laps = Ultra Marathon ~250 runners
  • Gullane 8-hour Challenge
    Gullane, Scotland
    Multiple 4.366 mile loops - 8 Hour limit3 Laps = Half Marathon6 Laps = Full Marathon7+ Laps = Ultra Marathon ~125 runners

When half marathons happen in Scotland, UK

February
1 upcoming race
March
2 upcoming races
April
1 upcoming race
May
1 upcoming race
June
1 upcoming race
July
1 upcoming race
August
1 upcoming race
October
1 upcoming race
November
1 upcoming race

Scotland cities with the most half marathons

Carnoustie
1 upcoming race
Edinburgh
1 upcoming race
Forres
1 upcoming race
Gullane
1 upcoming race
Inverness
1 upcoming race
Isle of Mull
1 upcoming race
Paisley
1 upcoming race
Portree
1 upcoming race

Annual events awaiting their next date

These half marathons are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.

  • Aberfoyle Trail Festival
    Aberfoyle, Scotland Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Half Marathon63K Ultra ~500 runners
  • Tentsmuir Forest 8-hour Challenge
    Tayport, Scotland Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Multiple 4.366 mile loops - 8 Hour limit3 Laps = Half Marathon6 Laps = Full Marathon7+ Laps = Ultra Marathon ~250 runners
  • Great Scottish Run
    Glasgow, Scotland Usually held in October · next date not announced
    10KHalf Marathon

Half Marathons in nearby regions

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Half Marathons in Scotland, UK: common questions

How many half marathons are there in Scotland, UK?
RaceRove currently lists 10 upcoming half marathons in Scotland, UK with a confirmed date, plus 3 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
How long is a half marathon?
A half marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1 kilometres).
Which Scotland cities have the most half marathons?
By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Carnoustie (1), Edinburgh (1), Forres (1), Gullane (1) and Inverness (1).
When is half marathon season in Scotland, UK?
Of the upcoming half marathons listed, the busiest months are March (2), February (1) and April (1).
What is the biggest half marathon in Scotland, UK?
By estimated field size, the largest event with a half marathon listed in Scotland, UK is the Aberfoyle Trail Festival, with about 500 runners across all of its distances.