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Upcoming 5K races near Dundee
This week 2
1JUL
Run · road · 5K
Blast Running Sundowner 5K Series 1
Edinburgh · 56 km away
3JUL
Run · road · 5K
The Pursuit 5000
Stirling · 68 km away
JUL 3
12JUL
Run · road · 5K
Holyrood Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon July
Edinburgh EH8 8HG · 58 km away
18JUL
Run · road · 5K
Track Star Series
Edinburgh · 57 km away
26JUL
Run · road · 5K
Forfar Hill Race
Forfar · 22 km away
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AUG 4
2AUG
Run · road · 5K
Edinburgh Running Festival August 2026
Edinburgh EH8 8AZ · 58 km away
8AUG
Run · trail · 5K
Maverick Ochil Hills Trail Run
Stirling FK9 4LA · 68 km away
8AUG
Run · trail · 5K
Maverick Ochil Hills Trail Run
Stirling · 71 km away
26AUG
Run · road · 5K
Blast Running Sundowner 5K Series 2
Edinburgh · 57 km away
SEP 3
9SEP
Run · road · 5K
Blast Running Sundowner 5K Series 3
Edinburgh · 57 km away
13SEP
Run · road · 5K
Cumbernauld 10K, 5K & 1K
Cumbernauld · 55 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
Kinneil Estate 5k/10k/Half Marathon
Bo'ness EH51 0PR · 65 km away
Dundee · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Dundee
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Blast 5K @ The Meadows Series 5
Perth Running Festival
The Perth Running Festival begins and ends at Perth Racecourse in Perth, Scotland, with the Half Marathon start located before the grandstand. This road running event offers three distances: a Half Marathon, a 7.5km race, and a 1 mile fun run, also known by the racecourse-style name “8 Furlong.” The Half Marathon course is flat and fast, suitable for runners aiming for a personal best or those new to the distance.
The route traces the River Tay, goes by Scone Palace, and incorporates North Inch parkland before crossing parts of the city. Most of the course utilizes traffic-free park paths, riverside stretches, and paths around the racecourse, blending open green areas with urban running. The shorter races remain near the racecourse and adjacent paths, whereas the Half Marathon extends further along the river and through the adjacent parkland. Scone Palace provides the event's primary historical connection, linked to the Stone of Destiny and the coronations of Scottish monarchs.
Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival
The Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival begins in Tayport, Fife, with routes extending into Tentsmuir Forest, situated between Dundee and St Andrews. Scurry Events organizes the festival, with Peter Ness as the listed organiser. The race options include a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 1.2K family run. This is a mixed-terrain trail event, not a road race, and the start area is connected to the Larick Centre.
The longer races feature distinct one-lap courses; the half marathon, 10K, and 5K runners will not repeat the same short loop. The routes, which are marked and marshalled, traverse forest trails, woodland tracks, coastal paths, sand dunes, and open coastal stretches around Tentsmuir. This setup accommodates various runners, from those new to trail running to individuals seeking a more extensive forest and coastal challenge. The festival also provides support to the Tayport Community Trust and Larick Centre, establishing a local community connection beyond the races.
Supernova Forth Road Bridge
The Forth Road Bridge is closed to traffic, allowing participants to walk, jog, or run a 5K on the bridge. Supernova Forth Road Bridge is an evening 5K at Queensferry. The route is illuminated by colour features, and participants use LED head torches after dark. It is designed for all abilities, with walkers, joggers, and runners sharing the same 5K course.
The course remains on the Forth Road Bridge, with the closed-road setting being the primary attraction. Fundraising is incorporated, with charity places available for Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans, and Shelter Scotland’s housing justice initiatives. The entry fee covers a chip-timed event number, baggage facilities, transport to and from Gyle Shopping Centre, hydration at the finish, and a finisher’s pack containing a medal and drawstring bag.
Holyrood Park 5k/10k/Half Marathon
The Holyrood Park MoRun begins at 9:30 AM in Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park. Runners will assemble near Queen’s Drive for this November charity event. Adult participants can select a 5k, 10k, or half marathon, while children can compete in a chip-timed 1.5k Mini MoRun.
The courses wind through Holyrood Park, centering the event in one of Edinburgh’s most distinctive natural areas instead of a typical city-centre route. This event is part of the MoRunning series and benefits Movember, an organization that raises funds and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. The event is designed for everyday runners, families, friends, and children. Fundraising pages or donations can be made during registration, and MoRunning t-shirts and vests are available for those wishing to embrace the Movember aesthetic.
Holyrood Park 5k/10k/Half Marathon - November 2026
MoRun d'Édimbourg 1,5k, 5k, 10k et semi-marathon
MoRun Edinburgh takes place in late November in Edinburgh, Scotland, offering four distances: 1.5 km, 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon (21.0975 km). As part of the MoRun series, its flexible format allows participants to select a distance suited to their preferences, rather than a single mandatory race.
The 10 km is the most frequently chosen distance, with the 1.5 km option providing a shorter route for families and novice runners. The event welcomes beginners, seasoned runners, couples, and families. The Edinburgh location allows participants to explore city sights and heritage along the road courses.
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill 10km and 5km Trail Runs
The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Trail Runs begin and end at Hermitage of Braid House in Edinburgh, offering 10km, 5km, and 1.2km distances. The primary races are single-lap, mixed-terrain trail runs crossing the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill nature reserve. Both the 10km and 5km courses ascend Blackford Hill.
Runners gain open views across Edinburgh and the Forth from the higher elevations. The shorter Festive Fun Run follows the main drive to Hermitage House and returns. Participants in the fun run receive elf hats, and festive attire is encouraged. Proceeds benefit South Morningside Primary School and Friends of the Hermitage. Finishers are provided with refreshments and a memento following marked, marshaled routes.
The 1.5k, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Edinburgh MoRun
The Edinburgh MoRun takes place in Holyrood Park during November, offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. All races commence and conclude on Queens Drive. This event is integrated into the MoRunning series, which supports Movember. Consequently, the day emphasizes men's health fundraising alongside race completion. The designated causes are prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention, all linked to the event's moustache motif.
The Mini MoRun provides a chip-timed 1.5k for children. Adults can select from a 5k run up to a half marathon. Participants receive a MoRunning medal and headband. Additional awards are presented to the fastest MoBro and MoSista, alongside spot prizes for the best costumes and moustaches. The event accommodates families, novices, club athletes, charity participants, and children. Donations to Movember can be made during the registration process.
Edinburgh Christmas Running Festival 5K & 10K
The Edinburgh Christmas Running Festival takes place in Inverleith Park, Edinburgh, offering 5K, 10K, and Junior 1.5K races. The 5K begins in the morning, followed by the 10K, and the under-16 junior race provides a shorter option for younger participants. The event is designed for a wide range of runners, with all participants receiving chip timing.
All activities are centered at the Inverleith Park start area, where runners can pick up their race numbers and timing chips on the day. The event is managed by Terry Crossley, awards every finisher a unique medal, and is a recurring fixture for many as an early indicator of the Christmas running season in Edinburgh.
Blast 5K @ The Meadows Series 6
Blast 5K @ The Meadows Series 6 is a mid-week 5K held in Edinburgh’s Meadows, starting at East Meadows Play Park on Melville Drive. The course is flat, fast, officially measured, and licensed, making it suitable for runners aiming for a personal best as well as those seeking a simple 5K.
Blast Running Events organizes this series. It welcomes beginners, club runners, and children aged 11 and over. Registration is exclusively online. Awards are presented to the top male and female finishers in each age group.
Great Perthshire Last Mince Pie Run
The Great Perthshire Last Mince Pie Run is a New Year run in North Inch Park, Perth, Scotland. The main distance is 5K, with a 1K option available, starting at 11am. It is for people wanting a gentle fitness restart after Christmas and for runners seeking a January effort.
The route loops around Inch Park, using its grassland and paths. Scurry Events organises the run, affiliated with Great Scottish Events. Terry Crossley is listed as organiser. Each runner receives a final mince pie of the festive season, a finisher's medal, and a New Year Resolution Certificate. Friends, families, colleagues, beginners, and regular runners are invited to treat it as a low-pressure start to the year.
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Dundee Training Notes
Dundee hosts 26 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals get plenty done from the city centre, because Dundee gives you the Firth of Tay, Dundee Law, Balgay Hill, and Camperdown Park without much fuss. You can knock out 6 miles short or 6 miles medium. Sweatshop Running Community meets at David Lloyd in Monifieth on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. Hawkhill Harriers have an intermediate group at the RPC in Caird Park on Wednesday evenings. Camperdown Parkrun gives Saturday legs a proper test, because locals know it is not your average 5k. DRAM, HALF DRAM, Dundee 10K, and White Tops Hill Race anchor the calendar.
Locals ride out with Dundee Thistle Cycling Club and Dundee Wheelers Cycling Club, depending on the day and the mood. Dundee Thistle runs often leave from the lift area under the Tay Road Bridge, Invergowrie, or Camperdown Gates, and Sunday runs at 9.30 usually cover 60 to 80 miles with a cafe stop. Dundee Wheelers leave Millennium Hall on Thursdays at 9:15 am, and their Saturday Challenge Rides start at 8 am and build from about 50 to 140 miles. The climbs sit in the line of hills through the city, then north into the Sidlaw Hills where Craigowl Hill reaches 455 m.
Spring and summer suit base miles, Z2 rides, intervals, parkrun, and longer loops, because the days open up and the daily maxima nudge higher. Daily maxima nudge 13°C, so locals can train hard without chasing shade all day. Summer gives Dundee Thistle its more competitive Thursday night APR session, and runners get more evening room around Camperdown Park, Balgay Park, Perth Road, and Riverside Drive. Winter stays mild, but air frost changes the feel, so locals keep the work steady, choose grip carefully, and save the sharper crit, gran fondo, and cyclocross energy for better days.