The AJ Bell Great Scottish Run, one of the most popular running events in the UK, is offering a limited-time discount for runners who sign up before Friday 1 March at 10am. The earlybird offer allows participants to save up to £6 on the standard entry fee for the 10k or half marathon races, which will take place on Sunday 6 October 2024 in Glasgow.
A Celebration of Running and Glasgow
The AJ Bell Great Scottish Run is more than just a running event. It is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and, of course, great people, personality and humour. Thousands of runners of all abilities take part in the event each year to challenge themselves and to raise money for good causes. And Scotland’s friendliest city always delivers on the support front too, with crowds of locals turning out each year to cheer and high-five from beginning to end. Plus, there are medals, finisher t-shirts and bragging rights for all.
The event also includes the AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run, which will take place on Saturday 5 October 2024. This is a fun and inclusive event for children and families, with distances ranging from 100m to 2.5k. The junior and mini events are a great way to introduce young people to the joy of running and to inspire them to lead healthy and active lifestyles.
A Challenge for Everyone
The AJ Bell Great Scottish Run offers a challenge for everyone, whether you are a seasoned runner or a beginner. The 10k route is a flat and fast course that takes runners through some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, such as George Square, Glasgow Green, the Clyde Arc and the Finnieston Crane. The half marathon route is a slightly more challenging course that adds some hills and bridges to the mix, as well as passing by the Riverside Museum, the SSE Hydro and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Both routes finish in Glasgow Green, where runners can enjoy the festive atmosphere and celebrate their achievements.
The event is part of the Great Run series, which is the largest mass participation running series in the world. The series includes the AJ Bell Great North Run, the world’s biggest half marathon, which was awarded the prestigious World Athletics Heritage Plaque in 2023. The Great Run series aims to provide runners with a high-quality and memorable experience, as well as supporting various charities and causes.
How to Sign Up
If you are interested in taking part in the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run, you can sign up online at the official website. The earlybird offer is valid until Friday 1 March at 10am, so don’t miss this opportunity to save on your entry fee. The earlybird prices are £28 for the 10k and £33 for the half marathon, while the standard prices are £32 and £39 respectively. The booking fee (£2 per entry) and Glasgow Council Environmental Levy £2 + VAT (£2.40 per entry) are applied at checkout.
The AJ Bell Great Scottish Run entries are open to runners aged 15+ (10k) and 17+ (half marathon) on the day of the event. You can also choose to run for a charity of your choice, or join one of the official partner charities, such as Cancer Research UK, Alzheimer Scotland, Macmillan Cancer Support and many more. Running for a charity is a great way to make your run more meaningful and to support a cause that matters to you.
The AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run entries are open to children aged 3-15, with different distances and age categories. The entry fee is £9 for the junior run (2.5k) and £8 for the mini run (1.5k or 100m). The booking fee (£1.50 per entry) is applied at checkout. You can also choose to run for a charity or join the official partner charity, the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, which supports the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run, a fantastic event that showcases the best of Glasgow and running. Sign up today and get ready to run, have fun and make a difference.
