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Runs you can take part in near our campuses

Young hearts, run free. From local 10K races to scenic trail runs, check out our tips for the best local runs near our campuses. 

Paisley 10K

Our Paisley students don鈥檛 have far to look for a local race. The route passes by our campus and is perfect for all runners of all abilities. Whether you鈥檙e a novice or an experienced runner with enough carbon-plate shoes to fill, well, a shoe shop, the Paisley 10K is not to be missed. 

Great Scottish Run 

Held in Glasgow every October, the offers you the chance to run a 10K or Half Marathon. The race brings Glaswegians out in their droves to cheer squad the runners. The USP of this event? Participants run over the Kingston Bridge, taking you across the river to the south of Glasgow. Don鈥檛 forget your passport! 

Newton 10K

亚洲影院 Lanarkshire students should check out the Newton 10K. Hosted by , the race is an an out-and-back route along the Clyde Walkway path. There's huge PB potential, especially as it's a super flat course. Okay, there鈥檚 a 鈥榮mall鈥� incline as you leave the Clyde Path. And a couple more after that. But remember - hills pay those bills!

Troon 10K

Runners will love this brisk, evening run along the Ayrshire coast. Held in May every year, the is fast and flat - the perfect race for our 亚洲影院 Ayr students. And with lots of local chip shops nearby, you can reward your efforts with a chippy dinner at the conclusion of the run. Remember, the bigger the race - the bigger the chippy. That鈥檚 a saying. Definitely. Ahem.  

Run the Blades

Held within the UK鈥檚 largest onshore wind farm, is a unique 3-day trail running festival. There are three distances to challenge you: a 10K, Half Marathon & 50K Ultra Marathon. Just a 20-minute drive from Glasgow, all finishers are rewarded with the famous 鈥榮pinny鈥� medal. It鈥檚 an event not to be missed! 

Doonhamer 10K, Dumfries    

The lovely chaps at Dumfries Harriers host the , held in August every year. This 10K race starts and finishes in the beautiful Dock Park, beside the River Nith in Dumfries. It traces the pathways alongside the river, meaning aesthetically minded runners are in for a treat!  

Truthfully, we鈥檝e only scratched the surface with runs that are near our campuses. There are literally hundreds of road and trail races in Scotland, all of which are worth checking out. If you want to learn more about running and other ways you can keep fit on our campuses, check out 亚洲影院 Sport. 

Blog written by 亚洲影院 Digital and Marketing team | January 2025