10K races near Newport-on-Tay

The Glamis Castle Glow Run offers a 5K or 10K night race at Glamis Castle, near Forfar. Both distances commence at 7pm from the castle's front. The course follows a lit trail within the castle grounds, allowing participants to view the estate after dark, differing from a typical daytime race. This event is suitable for trail runners, joggers, novices, and seasoned participants. The 5K is open to individuals aged 12 and up, while the 10K is for those 17 and older. The route circles the grounds, concluding back at the castle, integrating the building into both the start and finish.

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.

The Auchterarder 10K Chilli Trail Race follows the outline of a chilli pepper on the map. This 10 km trail and country-road race is based in Auchterarder, Scotland. It begins at Community School Auchterarder and proceeds towards the Ochil Hills. Runners, joggers, and walkers can participate; there is no cutoff time. The race has a Halloween theme upon its return. The route consists of approximately 5.6 km of trail, 3.4 km of country road, and 1 km of dirt road, distinguishing it from a flat road 10K. It ascends 245 m, peaking at 233 m. The course features forest tracks, consistent uphill stretches, quick descents, and two stream crossings. Marshals are stationed along the course for safety. The route is shared with participants before race day and published on Facebook. Five Star Events is the organiser, with Fiona Watt serving as race director.

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.