Great Scottish Run

Location:

Glasgow

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Scotland

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Europe

Fast-paced urban course through Glasgow's iconic landmarks and scenic parks.

Race Details

Race Distance

Half Marathon

21.098km

13.1ml

Race Official Name

AJ Bell Great Scottish Run

Race Month

October

Race Type

Road

About the Great Scottish Run

The Great Scottish Run half marathon delivers Glasgow's unique charm with gritty warmth. Runners navigate this post-industrial city's renaissance, passing Victorian architecture, through revitalized neighborhoods, and alongside the River Clyde that once powered shipbuilding empires. October's crisp autumn creates ideal racing conditions as participants experience both Glasgow's proud working-class heritage and its dynamic cultural present. The course offers surprising hills that showcase the city's varied terrain while providing continuous visual interest. Glaswegian spectators bring their legendary humor and genuine warmth, creating an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Britain. This race captures Glasgow's distinctive character—historically significant, architecturally impressive, and refreshingly unpretentious—offering both athletic challenge and cultural immersion in a city that balances industrial heritage with artistic innovation.

Course & Elevation

65

65

65

13.5

13.5

13.5

Rolling Elevation Change (m)

130

130

130

Weather & Conditions

Average Temperature (°C)

14

80

Air Quality Index

25

Wind (km/h)

15

Participants

Average Number of Participants

30,000

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