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Nov 22, 2026

Barclays Hampden Running Festival

Run where Scotland celebrates its greatest sporting moments. Finish inside the National Stadium.

This is more than just another race.

For the first time ever, runners will have the chance to experience Scotland’s National Stadium in a way that’s never been possible before. Whether you’re taking on your very first 5K, chasing a personal best, or sharing the day with family and friends, this is your opportunity to become part of sporting history.

Set within the iconic grounds of Hampden Park, the event features a fast, spectator-friendly loop around the stadiums grounds before an unforgettable finish inside the famous arena itself. The moment you leave the final bend and run into the stadium, crossing the same finish line that has welcomed some of the greatest moments in Scottish sport, is something you’ll remember forever.

But this day is about much more than the race.

It’s about children crossing their very first finish line. Parents cheering from the stands. Friends celebrating together. Families making memories that last long after the medals have been handed out.

More than a race, this is a day for the whole family. Alongside the running, there’ll be kids’ races, and event village and a brilliant atmosphere from start to finish. Whether you’re running, supporting or simply soaking it all in, there’s something for everyone.

At Up and Running Events, we believe race day should be about more than the distance. It should be about bringing people together, creating memories and inspiring more people to enjoy running.

The National Stadium is waiting.

Now it’s your turn to cross its finish line.