Scottish Half Marathon 2024 @ Musselburgh Racecourse, Linkfield Road, Musselburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom on 18 August 2024

Fast, flat and picturesque! The Scottish Half Marathon takes place just outside Edinburgh, offering a stunning, flat route that is perfect for PB chasers and first-timers alike.

Run along the magnificent East Lothian Golf Coast before finishing in the final furlong at Musselburgh Racecourse.

Set your next challenge and enter today!

ARCHIVED RACE: Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, Scotland, October 2023 @ Bught Park Pitches, Bught Road, Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom on 01 October 2023

Loch Ness is one of the world’s best known destinations, its breath-taking scenery and the centuries-old myth and mystery of the Loch Ness monster have attracted visitors from around the world for years.

The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon follows a spectacular point to point route alongside world famous Loch Ness and is undoubtedly one of […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Baxters River Ness 5K @ Bught Park Pitches, Bught Road, Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom on 01 October 2023

The Baxters River Ness 5K, open to all ages and running abilities, follows a flat, scenic route alongside the picturesque River Ness in Inverness to finish alongside other races at Bught Park.

Why not make a weekend of it and come with family or friends? There’s plenty to entertain runners and spectators over the weekend […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Scottish Half Marathon 2023 @ Musselburgh Racecourse, Linkfield Road, Musselburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom on 24 September 2023

Fast, flat and picturesque! The Scottish Half Marathon takes place just outside Edinburgh, offering a stunning, flat route that is perfect for PB chasers and first-timers alike.

Run along the magnificent East Lothian Golf Coast before finishing in the final furlong at Musselburgh Racecourse.

Set your next challenge and enter today!

ARCHIVED RACE: Scottish 10K 2023 @ Musselburgh Racecourse, Linkfield Road, Musselburgh, East Lothian, United Kingdom on 24 September 2023

Fast, flat and picturesque! The Scottish 10K takes place just outside Edinburgh, offering a stunning, flat route that is perfect for PB chasers and first-timers alike.

Run out-and-back along the magnificent East Lothian Golf Coast before finishing in the final furlong at Musselburgh Racecourse.

Set your next challenge and enter today!

ARCHIVED RACE: Hebrides Tip to Toe 2023 @ Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom on 14 September 2023

A multisport crossing of the entire island chain of the Outer Hebrides on bike, foot and boat from North to South.

If you are the sort of person who looks at far-flung islands ‘at the edge of the map’ and wonders what is there, then the Outer Hebrides are for you. A wondrous archipelago forming […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Coast to Coast 2022 @ Scottish Highlands, Nairn, Scotland, United Kingdom on 09 September 2023

For over 10 years, intrepid #ratracers have been taking on our original Scottish adventure race and falling in love with the wild hills of the Highlands. This breathtaking 105 mile route takes in some of the most mysterious and wild locations in Scotland, run bike and kayak* past the historic Cawdor Castle, the legendary Loch […]

ARCHIVED RACE: The Isles Ultra 2023 @ Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom on 28 September 2023

This 6-day running adventure traces a route the entire length of the inhabited isles of the Outer Hebrides, and passes through the most superlative coastlines, beaches, hillsides, sea and inland loch and river terrain in Scotland and the UK.

Firstly, it completes the 150-miles of the entire Hebridean Way, then on the 6th day, an […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Ultra Tour of Arran 2023 @ Isle of Arran, Scotland, United Kingdom on 01 April 2023

They say Arran is Scotland in miniature. From dense forests and coastal scenery in the south to crumbling castles and dramatic mountains in the North, the Isle of Arran delights at every turn. Welcome to Ultra Tour of Arran – a 3 day off-road running adventure from Rat Race – The UK’s favourite adventure sports […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Urban Adventure 2022 @ Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom on 09 July 2022

Are you ready to take on the Rat Race Urban Adventure? The face of sport just took a turn for the surreal, as our madcap dash around the city will see you face all manner of challenges as you choose your own route around our course and carry out activities city-wide. On a course that […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Road to the Isles Marathon & Festival of Running @ Arisaig Football Field, Arisaig, Invernessshire, United Kingdom on 07 May 2022

Road to the Isles Events Marathon & Festival of Running is making a welcome return for 2022. Save the date for your diary – SATURDAY 7th MAY.

For the uninitiated, the views along the route for all of our events are some of the best you could hope to experience anywhere in the world! […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Baxters River Ness 10K, Scotland, October 2022 @ Bught Park Pitches, Bught Road, Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom on 02 October 2022

The Baxters River Ness 10K is renowned for its ‘PB’ potential following a flat and scenic point-to-point course through the historic Highland capital of Inverness alongside the River Ness.

Why not make a weekend of it and come with family or friends? There’s plenty to entertain runners and spectators over the weekend with a sports […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Baxters River Ness 5K, Scotland, October 2022 @ Bught Park Pitches, Bught Road, Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom on 02 October 2022

The Baxters River Ness 5K, open to all ages and running abilities, follows a flat, scenic route alongside the picturesque River Ness in Inverness to finish alongside other races at Bught Park.

Why not make a weekend of it and come with family or friends? There’s plenty to entertain runners and spectators over the weekend […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, Scotland, October 2022 @ Bught Park Pitches, Bught Rd, Inverness, Highland Council, Scotland, United Kingdom on 02 October 2022

Loch Ness is one of the world’s best known destinations, its breath-taking scenery and the centuries-old myth and mystery of the Loch Ness monster have attracted visitors from around the world for years.

The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon follows a spectacular point to point route alongside world famous Loch Ness and is undoubtedly one of […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Inverness Half Marathon and 5K, 13 March 2022, Scotland @ Inverness Sports Centre, Bught Lane, Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom on 13 March 2022

This popular early season race follows a flat and scenic route through the historic Highland capital of Inverness alongside the picturesque River Ness and taking in many of the city’s icons. A warm Highland welcome awaits all runners as they approach the finish line.

A record 2940 runners took part in the 2020 Inverness Half […]

ARCHIVED RACE: The Monster @ Morar, Scotland, United Kingdom on 01 June 2022

A small group adventure on foot and using packrafts to journey sea to sea across the wildest terrain in the British Isles, including traverses of Knoydart, Kintail, Glen Affric and Loch Ness. Take on a true Monster! Our totally unique 4-day packrafting and trekking adventure is a real wilderness undertaking, balancing self-sufficient sections with high […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Hebrides Tip to Toe @ , Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom on 15 September 2022

A multisport crossing of the entire island chain of the Outer Hebrides on bike, foot and boat from North to South.If you are the sort of person who looks at far-flung islands ‘at the edge of the map’ and wonders what is there, then the Outer Hebrides are for you. A wondrous archipelago forming a […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Rat Race Ultra Tour of Arran @ , Isle of Arran, Isle of Arran, United Kingdom on 13 April 2019

They say Arran is Scotland in miniature. From dense forests and coastal scenery in the South to crumbling castles and dramatic mountains in the North, the Isle of Arran delights at every turn. Welcome to Ultra Tour of Arran – a 2 day off-road running adventure from Rat Race – the UK’s favourite adventure sports […]

ARCHIVED RACE: 2018 Kelpies Supernova 5K @ Helix Park & The Kelpies, Falkirk, Scotland, United Kingdom on 10 November 2018

AGE: Everyone is welcome! Entrants under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult and under 5’s go FREE

ROUTE: 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 […]

ARCHIVED RACE: 2018 Supernova Kelpies 5K @ Helix Park & The Kelpies, Falkirk, Scotland, United Kingdom on 11 November 2018

AGE: Everyone is welcome! Entrants under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult and under 5’s go free.

ROUTE: 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 […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Rat Race Coast to Coast @ Cawdor Castle, Cawdor, Nairn, United Kingdom on 08 September 2018

Coast to Coast

The route of this two-day (or one-day Expert) challenge takes in some of the most mysterious and wild locations in Scotland. Run, ride and kayak past Cawdor Castle, Loch Ness, Glen Nevis and Glen Coe, to name but a few stunning sights! The Highland terrain and weather breeds tough folk and if you take on […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Ayr Running Festival – 10k @ Citadel Leisure Centre, Ayr, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom on 27 August 2017

Ayr Running Festival

Brand new event for 2017, the first event on the iconic Lang Scots Mile as part of the build-up to the Scottish International Airshow with an additional new 10k race. Closed roads, flat and fast race taking in beautiful scenery and iconic historic buildings. Great opportunity for a chip-timed personal best. end end

ARCHIVED RACE: The Prime Four Beast Race – Loch Ness 2017 @ Inverness, Inverness-shire, United Kingdom on 02 September 2017

BEAST yourself on an epic 10k obstacle course over tough Scottish terrain. Run, climb, slide, wade and crawl round 25 mega obstacles; giant water slides, icy loch water, thick mud and swamp crossings. It’s the ultimate team, or solo, challenge. Test your stamina at Scotland’s ‘beastliest’ obstacle race!

Beast yourself on a leg-numbing 10k along […]

ARCHIVED RACE: The Prime Four Beast Race – Banchory @ Knockburn Loch, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom on 23 September 2017

BEAST yourself on an epic 10k obstacle course race over tough Scottish terrain. Run, climb, slide, wade & crawl round 25 mega obstacles; giant water slides, icy loch water, thick mud and swamp crossings. It’s the ultimate team, or solo, challenge. Test your stamina at Scotland’s ‘beastliest’ obstacle race.

It all starts on the banks […]

ARCHIVED RACE: Illuminator Run 2017 @ Aboyne Community Centre, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom on 28 October 2017

Go wild through the night on Scotland’s toughest night half marathon+. Run or walk 15 dark miles over rugged hill trails with just the glow of your head torch to lead the way. See the natural beauty of Glen Tanar’s ancient Scots pine forest in a spectacular new light.

Walk the route, race hard or […]