Whether you fancy taking on a long, middle, short distance run or a series of runs, we may well have a charity place just for you.
Click on the events below to find out more details including how to sign up.
Run Balmoral
Date | Saturday, 26 April, 2025 |
Location | Balmoral Estate |
Distance/costs | 5km – £10 registration +£125 fundraising target |
10km – £15 registration + £125 fundraising target | |
| Age | All entrants for the Stena Drilling 10K must be 16 years of age or over on the day of the race. All entrants for the Harbour Energy 5K must be 15 years of age or over on the day of the race. |
Register | Register for Run Balmoral 2024 here |
More event information: This is a dynamic, fun event, which is also raising vital funds to support the Armed Forces community.
Entry also includes:
- Poppyscotland t-shirt
- Finisher's technical t-shirt
- Finisher's medal
- Electronic timing
- Downloadable finisher's certificate
- Free parking
- Event Village at the finish
- FREE admission to the grounds, gardens and exhibitions at Balmoral
Loch Ness Marathon
| Date | Sunday 29th September, 2024 |
| Distance | Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km and 5km |
| Register | TBC |
Contact Us For further information on our charity places or to speak to a member of our Regional Fundraising team please click here.
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We’re delighted to be a bronze partner again. With beautiful scenery around the loch it’s not a surprise it’s one of Scotland’s most popular marathons.
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Entries may be closed for the EMF, so sign up now for 2025. Don’t miss out!
| Date May | Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May 2025 |
| Location | Edinburgh |
| Distance/costs | 5km – free registration* +£100 fundraising target |
| 10km – £10 registration* + £150 fundraising target | |
| Half Marathon – £20 registration* + £250 fundraising target | |
| Marathon* – £35 registration* + £400 fundraising target | |
| Register | Register EMF 2025 here |
*please note the cost of the registration fee includes entry benefits and finishing goodies from the EMF.
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From 5km to a marathon, there’s a distance for everyone!
If you’re interested in running for Poppyscotland, please email fundraiseforus@poppyscotland.org.uk or sign up here or contact your local fundraiser here.
Supernova 5km Run - The Kelpies
| Dates & times | Friday 15th March 2024, 8pm |
| Saturday 16th March 2024, 8pm | |
| Location | Helix Park & The Kelpies, Falkirk |
| Age | Everyone is welcome! Entrants under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Registration Fee | £15 + £90 fundraising target |
| Under 5s Free | |
| Resister | Register on our official charity page by clicking here |
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This fantastic 5K route is a great opportunity to explore the home of two 30-metre high horses! The Kelpies are mythical creatures who love to play at dusk, each one weighs over 300 tonnes.
Come and light up the night at Helix Park in Falkirk with your best fluorescent fancy dress and soak up the feel-good factor under the watchful eye of the Kelpies at dusk.
There’s no stress and no time limits. Whether you’re an experienced runner or just want to stroll round with the family, taking everything in as you do so - this event is for you.
Contact Us For further information or to speak to a member of our Regional Fundraising team please click here.
Inverness ½ Marathon
Dates & times: | 12:30 on Sunday 10 March 2024 |
| Location: | Bught Park, Inverness |
| Age: | The Inverness ½ Marathon is open to runners aged 17 and over on the day of the race. |
| Registration Fee: | From £34 |
| Register: | Register on our official charity page by clicking here |
More event information: The Inverness ½ Marathon is the perfect Spring race to keep you motivated and training. This popular race follows a scenic route with great PB potential through the Highland capital of Inverness.
Contact Us: For further information or to speak to a member of our Regional Fundraising team please click here.
Inverness 5K
| Dates & times: | 12:40pm on Sunday 10 March 2024 |
| Location: | Bught Park, Inverness |
| Age: | The Inverness 5K is open to all ages. All children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult who should also enter the 5K. |
| Registration Fee: | From £11 |
| Register | Register on our official charity page by clicking here |
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If you’re looking for a shorter distance or are new to running, the Inverness 5K could be the race for you. The 5K route is flat and scenic alongside the banks of the River Ness in the heart of the Highland capital of Inverness.
Contact Us For further information or to speak to a member of our Regional Fundraising team please click here.
Glasgow Men’s 10K
| Date | Sunday 16th June 2024 |
| Start time | 9.30am |
| Age | 15+ |
| Registration fee | £20 + £150 fundraising target |
| Resister | Register on our official charity page by here |
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On the go since 2004, the Men’s 10K Glasgow has firmly set itself as THE run for men in the west. If you’ve never run 10km before, don’t worry, we can help with a 12 week training plan here that will help get you fit and ready in no time. We will also send you a Poppyscotland running jersey. Join team poppy and take on this 10k run in support of veterans and their families in Scotland.
Contact Us For further information or to speak to a member of our Regional Fundraising team please click here.
Scottish 10K
| Date | Sunday 18th August 2024 |
| Time | 9am |
| Location | Starting and finishing at Musselburgh Racecourse |
| Age | 15+ |
| Distance | 10km |
| Route | The race starts and finishes at Musselburgh Racecourse taking in some of the stunning East Lothian Golf Coast. |
| Resister | Register on our official charity page here |
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The Scottish Half Marathon and 10K take place on the same day. Both routes are seriously flat and rapid and are ideal for anyone looking for that PB!
Contact us for help to get registered, fundraising advice and to request your Poppy t-shirt! Click here to find your local regional fundraiser.
Scottish Half Marathon
| Date | Sunday 18th August 2024. |
| Time | 11am |
| Location | Starting at Meadowmill Sports Centre (EH33 1LZ), finishing at Musselburgh Racecourse |
| Age | 17+ |
| Distance/costs | Half marathon – £20 registration + £250 fundraising target |
| Route | The race starts at Meadowmill Sports Centre (EH33 1LZ), following the stunning East Lothian Golf Coast before finishing at Musselburgh Racecourse. |
| Resister | Register on our official charity page here |
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The Scottish Half Marathon and 10K take place on the same day. Both routes are seriously flat and rapid and are ideal for anyone looking for that PB!
Contact us for help to get registered, fundraising advice and to request your Poppy t-shirt! Click here to find your local regional fundraiser.
Great Scottish Run
| Date | Sunday 6th October 2024 |
| Location | Glasgow |
| Distance | Half marathon or 10km |
| Cost | £32 (10km) £39 (half marathon) registration + fundraising target of £150 for the 10km and £250 for the half marathon |
| Register | Register on the official website here |
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Are you ready for a 13.1 mile challenge? Running a half marathon requires a good level of fitness and a dedication to training leading up to the race. However the rewards are well worth it when you cross the finish line in Scotland’s biggest city. You will receive a special edition medal and a finisher's t-shirt and goodie bag. If the half marathon seems like too much you can always sign up for the 10km!
Contact Us For fundraising advice or to speak to a member of our Regional Fundraising team, please click here.
Edinburgh Women’s 10K
| Date | 22nd September 2024 |
| Start time | 11am |
| Age | 15+ |
| Cost | £10 + £150 fundraising target |
| Register | Visit our official charity page by clicking here |
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The Women’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference to the Armed Forces community in Scotland. Your fundraising can make a huge difference. Call one of our fundraisers today and enquire about our charity places, click here for contact details.
Edinburgh Men’s 10K
| Date | 22nd September 2024 |
| Start time | 9.30am |
| Age | 15 years and over |
| Route | Starting on the historical Royal Mile, this route takes you through Edinburgh’s beautiful city centre, past Edinburgh Castle and on to Holyrood Park. From there you will head through the hustle and bustle of the Grassmarket before finishing at BT Murrayfield Stadium. |
| Registration fee | £20 + £150 fundraising |
| Register | Visit our official charity page by clicking here |
Contact Us For further information or to speak to a member of our Regional Fundraising team please click here.
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The Men’s 10k Edinburgh is the ideal event for anyone looking to do their first 10km. 40% of the men who take part in the race have never entered a running event before.
Taking place at the start of the Scottish Poppy Appeal, the Men’s 10k Edinburgh is an excellent way to raise vital funds for our Armed Forces community. Even better Poppyscotland has places just for you!
Kilomathon Scotland 13.1K
| Date | Sunday 7th April 2024 |
| Start time | 8.30am |
| Route | The route starts by passing by the historic Royal Yacht Britannia then runs along Edinburgh’s tranquil cycle paths and the picturesque Victoria Park, before a breathtaking finish in front of the West Stand in BT Murrayfield Stadium. |
| Registration fee | 13.1K £15 + £150 fundraising 6.5K £10 + £85 fundraising 2.6K £5 + £40 fundraising |
| Register | Visit our official charity page by clicking here |
Contact Us For further information or to speak to a member of our Regional Fundraising team please click here.
More event information Looking for a little bit more than a 10K? This is the perfect race distance, and also a great training run for the Full or Half Marathon.
Beginning just outside Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre where you can grab a coffee and relax indoors before the main event.
Make your run a sweepstake. Get family and friends to guess your time!
Grab a Running sweepstake form and ask family & friends to guess your finish time for £2 a guess. The closest to your time wins a prize. Click here for your form.How to set up a Just Giving page
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