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Marathons in Scotland, UK

Scotland, UK currently has 8 upcoming marathons with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. They take place in Aberfeldy, Edinburgh, Elgin and Forres and elsewhere.

Another 3 annual marathons are waiting for next year's date to be announced.

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Upcoming marathons in Scotland, UK

All 8 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.

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Largest marathon events in Scotland, UK

By estimated field size across all distances at the event.

  • The Moray Marathon
    Elgin, Scotland
    20 milesMarathon ~300 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
  • 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
  • Glen Lyon Ultra Marathon & Trail Race
    Aberfeldy, Scotland
    MarathonSaturday:31 miles / ~ 3500ft elevation ~180 runners
  • Bennachie Ultra Marathon
    Inverurie, Scotland Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Marathon50K / 31 miles18 mile Ultra Trail ~150 runners
  • Great Glen Ultra Marathon
    Fort William, Scotland
    Marathon42 miles72 miles ~150 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 marathons happen in Scotland, UK

February
1 upcoming race
April
1 upcoming race
May
2 upcoming races
June
1 upcoming race
July
1 upcoming race
September
1 upcoming race
November
1 upcoming race

Scotland cities with the most marathons

Aberfeldy
1 upcoming race
Edinburgh
1 upcoming race
Elgin
1 upcoming race
Forres
1 upcoming race
Fort William
1 upcoming race
Gullane
1 upcoming race
Inverkeithing
1 upcoming race
Inverness
1 upcoming race

Annual events awaiting their next date

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

  • 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
  • Bennachie Ultra Marathon
    Inverurie, Scotland Usually held in October · next date not announced
    Marathon50K / 31 miles18 mile Ultra Trail ~150 runners
  • OMM Original Mountain Marathon
    Newton Stewart, Scotland Usually held in October · next date not announced
    MarathonScore courses:Short score: Day 1: 5 hours / Day 2: 4 hoursMedium score: Day 1: 6 hours / Day 2: 5 hours +1 more

Marathons in nearby regions

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Marathons in Scotland, UK: common questions

How many marathons are there in Scotland, UK?
RaceRove currently lists 8 upcoming marathons in Scotland, UK with a confirmed date, plus 3 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
How long is a marathon?
A marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometres).
Which Scotland cities have the most marathons?
By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Aberfeldy (1), Edinburgh (1), Elgin (1), Forres (1) and Fort William (1).
What is the biggest marathon in Scotland, UK?
By estimated field size, the largest event with a marathon listed in Scotland, UK is the The Moray Marathon, with about 300 runners across all of its distances.

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