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A runner on a paved path next to a rocky shoreline and the sea.

Great Scottish Run

With a city centre start and finish, the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow and a fantastic opportunity to raise money to save our seas.

    Key details

    Date: 4th October 2026

    Where: Glasgow

    Distance: 10k

    Cost: £25 registration fee + £150 minimum sponsorship

    Minimum age: 15 for 10k and 17 for half marathon

    Thousands take part every year in Scotland's friendliest city. Why don't you sign up to be one of them?

    A group of runners participates in a race along a paved path lined with lush green trees. In the foreground, a large puddle reflects the vibrant colors of the runners' athletic gear.

    Runners participating in the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run  |  Image credit: The Great Run Company

    What we provide

    You'll receive a Marine Conservation Society running vest or t-shirt for your run - just drop our friendly fundraising team an email to let them know what size you need.

    If you are looking for ways to reach the minimum target of £150 sponsorship, get inspired by our creative fundraising ideas.

    A close-up of a green metal sign that reads "Glasgow Green" in white lettering, attached to a weathered green iron fence. Behind the sign, a paved pathway leads into a lush, tree-lined park where blurred figures can be seen walking in the distance.

    The Great Scottish Run finishes at Glasgow Green  |  Image credit: Phil Reid