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.
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Culbin Forest 8-hour ChallengeForres, ScotlandMultiple 4.366 mile loops - 8 Hour limit3 Laps = Half Marathon6 Laps = Full Marathon7+ Laps = Ultra Marathon ~250 runners
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Gullane 8-hour ChallengeGullane, ScotlandMultiple 4.366 mile loops - 8 Hour limit3 Laps = Half Marathon6 Laps = Full Marathon7+ Laps = Ultra Marathon ~125 runners
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.
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Aberfoyle Trail FestivalAberfoyle, Scotland Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon63K Ultra ~500 runners
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Culbin Forest 8-hour ChallengeForres, ScotlandMultiple 4.366 mile loops - 8 Hour limit3 Laps = Half Marathon6 Laps = Full Marathon7+ Laps = Ultra Marathon ~250 runners
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Tentsmuir Forest 8-hour ChallengeTayport, Scotland Usually held in October · next date not announcedMultiple 4.366 mile loops - 8 Hour limit3 Laps = Half Marathon6 Laps = Full Marathon7+ Laps = Ultra Marathon ~250 runners
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Gullane 8-hour ChallengeGullane, ScotlandMultiple 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.
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Aberfoyle Trail FestivalAberfoyle, Scotland Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon63K Ultra ~500 runners
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Tentsmuir Forest 8-hour ChallengeTayport, Scotland Usually held in October · next date not announcedMultiple 4.366 mile loops - 8 Hour limit3 Laps = Half Marathon6 Laps = Full Marathon7+ Laps = Ultra Marathon ~250 runners
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Great Scottish RunGlasgow, Scotland Usually held in October · next date not announced10KHalf 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.
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