Races Half marathon · Glasgow, UK
Great Scottish Run
Great Scottish Run is a rolling half marathon in Glasgow, UK, held each October. Glasgow's big city half — undulating streets, parks and a Green finish. Early October is 7-12C, showers likely. Glasgow's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
October
every year
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Early October is 7-12C, showers likely.
Racing this course well
Glasgow's big city half — undulating streets, parks and a Green finish.
Glasgow's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
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- When is the Great Scottish Run?
- It is held each October in Glasgow, UK. Check the official Great Scottish Run site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Great Scottish Run course flat?
- Glasgow's big city half — undulating streets, parks and a Green finish.
- How should I train for the Great Scottish Run?
- Match your preparation to Great Scottish Run's profile and the October weather, then protect consistency — RunV's adaptive plan recalibrates after every run so one bad week never derails the block.
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