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The picture set for January shows that it is worth getting out there for a run. There are some stunning views to be had along
some of our documented routes. Our favourite has to be the Glen Finglas loop but there are some crackers.
The January collection of images features images taken in January from around Scotland.
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Another route using railway stations as a start and end point. This one takes you up over the Ben Bouie hill from Craigendoran on the Clyde to Balloch
at Loch Lomond. Brilliant views along the way.
This route is
10.3 Kms
along trail and dirt road in a point to point format. There is 332.9 m
of climb along the route.
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This was one of those routes that turned out to be as good as we hoped and perhaps a little better. A mixed terrain and some lovely views for almost the whole
way round.
This route is
16.7 Kms
along trail and small country road in a loop format. There is 371.9 m
of climb along the route.
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Our second route using the railway for the start and end of the route. This time starting in Cardross, over the hill, into Glen Fruin before a trail section into Helensburgh.
This route is
19 Kms
along trail and small country road in a point to point format. There is 474 m
of climb along the route.
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A long out and back going from Lochgoilhead to Ardentinny via Carrick and Carrick Castle. Small country road, forest road and trail with
lovely scenery along the way.
This route is
36.3 Kms
along trail and small country road in an out and back format. There is 479 m
of climb along the route.
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A cracker of a route where we used the train stations on the West Higland line for start and end of the run. Take in some wonderful scenery and enjoy some lovely running on this
varied route.
This route is
30.7 Kms
along trail and small country road in a point to point format. There is 562.2 m
of climb along the route.
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A simple to follow out and back route using the cycle path on the west side of Loch Lomond. Lovely scenery and good quality track takes you from
Luss to Tarbet and across to Arrochar and Loch Long.
This route is
32.8 Kms
along cycle track in an out and back format. There is 302.1 m
of climb along the route.
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A simple to follow out and back route along the west side of Loch Eck. Lovely scenery and good quality tracks all along the route making this a really
good training route.
This route is
28.8 Kms
along forest road in an out and back format. There is 366 m
of climb along the route.
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The Dearg up and doon from Blair Castle is a new race from 2021 and is a cracker. Outsider Events also provide some shorter and longer distances.
This route is
31.62 Kms
along trail and dirt road in a loop format. There is 1027 m
of climb along the route.
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This Ardgoil peninsula route is brilliant but it is tough with over
1000 m
of climb over its 23 Kms
distance.This is one of those routes that seems to have everything though the first half is much better than the second.
This route is
23.1 Kms
in length and provides 1022.12 m
of elevation. Hill trail running in a loop format. 
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The Glen Finglas loop is a must do run if your fitness allows. This is one we keep going back to and have never been disapointed no matter the weather - apart from having to turn back once because of snow.
This route is
25.34 Kms
in length and provides 931.34 m
of elevation. Hill trail running in a loop format. 
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Oh what a run this is if you can get the right weather and that's what happened for us and on our birthday. One of Scotland's iconic mountains and a bit of a running challenge.
This route is
12.1 Kms
in length and provides 774 m
of elevation. Trail running in a loop format. 
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Another route starting in Kidston Park in Helensburgh. This is a longer
distance and offers stunning views and a good amount of elevation.
This route is
24.6 Kms
along pavement, small road and trail in an loop format. There is 579.4 m
of climb along the route.
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Another run we do when training for marathons even with all the elevation gain. Some lovely views on this route and you do feel very remote. For some reason we have been caught in heavy rain many times on this route, but
that doesn't show in the pictures.
This route is
29.7 Kms
along trail and dirt road in an loop format. There is 621.1 m
of climb along the route.
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The Cobbler is a very popular hill walking route located beside Arrochar and is a real challenge to run. Mostly out and back with a small loop near the summit .
This route is
11.46 Kms
in length and provides 849 m
of elevation. Hill trail running in a loop format. 
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A nice country road loop in the Stirling countryside that has a nice bit of climb in it at the start.
This route is
17.7 Kms
along mainly country road in an loop format. There is 396 m
of climb along the route.
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It's amazing how remote some runs can seem even if they are only a short distance from the town. This is a cracker from Callander - Dr Finlay to you older ones.
This route is
22.1 Kms
along trail, dirt road and country road in an loop and out and back format. There is 570 m
of climb along the route.
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Mainly using the West Highland Way this route takes you from Rowardennan along the banks of Loch Lomond to Loch Arklet.
This route is
27.5 Kms
along mainly dirt roads and trail with a short section on a small country. This has 679 m
of climb along the route.
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From The Birks tourist spot in the heart of Aberfeldy this route provides a great variety of running and some lovely views along the way.
This route is
21.6 Kms
over trail and a mix of moorland and forest roads. Comes with 622 m
of climb which is mainly in the first half of the route.
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This area is considered to be one of the most spectacular in Scotland. The Loch Affric loop is a brilliant route that offers some technical running at the start, but otherwise good paths and lovely views.
This route is
17.6 Kms
in length and provides 345.1 m
of elevation. Trail and forest road running in a loop format. 
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A long route covering the north and south sides of the main lochs within Glen Affric. Spectacular views along the way with a good variety of surfaces.
This route is
39.3 Kms
in length and provides 686 m
of elevation. Country road, trail and forest road running in a loop format. 
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This route takes you from the Dog Falls around Coire na Loch. The start and end is mainly in the forest while the middle part opens up across the open countryside and the village of Tomich.
This route is
14.4 Kms
in length and provides 452 m
of elevation. Forest road and path running in a loop format. 
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Starting from the Kidston Park in the town of Helensburgh this route give a variety of running surfaces and some lovely views along the way.
This route is
12.6 Kms
along pavement, small road and trail in an loop format. There is 279 m
of climb along the route.
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This is an out and back we use when doing marathon training. Beware Glen Almond in the cold is very cold even with the sun shining. Perhaps we should try this one in the summer, but so far it has never happened like that.
This route is
32.2 Kms
in length and provides 354.22 m
of elevation. Trail running in a out and back format. 
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One of the shorter runs and a real mix along the length. The falls themselves are lovely to see but for us the highlight has to be coming
out of the trees into the wide open.
This route is
6.2 Kms
along trail, dirt road and country road in an loop format. There is 452 m
of climb along the route.
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Near the tourist village of Callendar this route up past the small lochan called The Stank is a good one for a leg stretch and easy to get to.
This route is
7.3 Kms
over well made forest road and a short section on country road. Comes with 242 m
of climb split that is all in the first section.
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The Glen Loin loop is a cracker of a route and another we keep going back to. We have been spoilt with great weather when we do this one which is probably part of the reason we keep going back.
This route is
17.75 Kms
in length and provides 366 m
of elevation. Trail and dirt road running in a loop format. 
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A nice and tranquil route on a closed private road. The road is very good quality with only the odd car. The route runs alongside the river and takes you all the way to the dam before turning back.
This route is
16.5 Kms
in length and provides 263.2 m
of elevation. Small country road running in a out and back format. 
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One of the shortest runs in our database but well worth the effort. We did this route as part of a leg stretch after a long run and it was perfect.
This route is
2.3 Kms
in length and provides 119 m
of elevation. Trail running in a loop format. 
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The route will give you views of Lochs Ard, Dhu, Chon, Katrine and Arklet along the way. Although mainly on forest road parts of this route are on various levels of trail
A 5 loch route on forest road and trail covering
26.9 Kms
and having 467 m
of climb.
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Another route within the Trossachs and this is the first from the Bocastle car park near Kilmahog. This car park can also be
used as a starting point for other routes within our database.
A route on various surfaces covering
14.3 Kms
and having 377 m
of climb mainly over the first section.
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An out and back from Strathyre that covers
38 Kms
in total so you can choose your distance. Nearly all on tarmac with a short distance on good quality dirt road. A nice route with few cars making it perfect for
training for the longer runs.This route is
38.1 Kms
in length and provides 569.88 m
of elevation. Country road running in a out and back format. 
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Although hard, this run is real fun with the up to the summit draining you before the descent tries to put you on your backside. Every time so far we have fallen on that descent. Always however in a nice boggy, muddy, wet bit that hurts pride more than anything else.
This route is
10.06 Kms
in length and provides 804.32 m
of elevation. Trail and dirt road running in a loop format. 
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Strathyre and Loch Earn is a great route for getting in the miles for the longer races. This is mainly on tarred and hardcore paths but does have a section on the small lesser used road on Loch Earn's shores.
This route is
35.8 Kms
in length and provides 440.41 m
of elevation. Tarred and hardcore path and road running in a out and back format. 
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The Firmounth route was a weekly run for us when we lived in the village of Aboyne in Aberdeenshire. We have done this route in all kinds of weather and any time we are in the area we do it again. Great route on good quality track.
This route is
18.94 Kms
in length and provides 547.38 m
of elevation. Trail running in a loop format. 
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Usually takes place in early to mid October.
This is a lovely run and a really friendly race to take part in. With a small loop round the village of Kinloch Rannoch to start with the race is mainly a run up one side of Loch Rannoch and down the other.
This route is
42.2 Kms
in length and provides 259 m
of elevation. Road running in a loop format. 
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Loch Katrine marathon is an out and back along the side of Loch Katrine where you spend most of the run looking at the views. There is undulating and there is undulating and this is very undulating.
This route is
42.2 Kms
in length and provides 452.7 m
of elevation. Country road running in a out and back format. 
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At just over
11.3 Kms
the hill race at the Aboyne Highland Games is one of the classic races in Scotland. Brilliant route.
This race is
11.3 Kms
over mainly trail and forest road. Comes complete with 354 m
of climb split into two main sections of up.
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A nice easy route in Aberdeenshire close to to the small town of Banchory. Offers some wonderful views across Aberdeenshire if you make the slight detour to the top of the hill.
This route is
17.09 Kms
in length and provides 427.83 m
of elevation. Forest road running in a loop format. 
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An additional short run on the island of Arran. Sunday mornings are generally a rest day or a nice short and interesting run and this is one of those.
A short run on Arran with the reward of some lovely views.
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The biggest half marathon in Scotland and a brilliant race to take part in. For a city half it is well supported and well organised. There are better halfs to do in Scotland, but this one should not be ignored.
This route is
21.1 Kms
in length and provides 116 m
of elevation. Road running in a point to point format. 
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This marathon is really tough and is an absolute cracker of a race. We have heard the direction is changing from 2020 but when we did it the finish was in Fort William. You will be tired at the end of this and have a great big smile on your face.
This route is
42.2 Kms
in length and provides 1241.05 m
of elevation. Trail running in a point to point format. 
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Bennachie stands proud in the Aberdeenshire countryside and can be seen for many miles around. This is a popular walking, running, cycling area so do not expect to be on your own for it. Worth the effort though.
This route is
11.62 Kms
in length and provides 494.95 m
of elevation. Trail running in a loop format. 
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Loch Skene is located on the west of Aberdeen just beyond the village of Westhill. This is a nice route and very flat so making it idea for gentle recovery runs or some speed work.
This route is
7.74 Kms
in length and provides 33 m
of elevation. Trail and road running in a out and back format. 
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The Pitfitchie loop is one we generally do of an evening when working in the Aberdeen area. No idea why, but seems to suit the evening style of a run. Good quality forest roads.
This route is
16.72 Kms
in length and provides 404 m
of elevation. Trail and dirt road running in a out and back format. 
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Another route in the Glen Devon area and this is a tough one taking in a few small summits along the way. A map is needed for this one as the trails can get very faint in parts. Very enjoyable run.
This route is
16.04 Kms
in length and provides 623.48 m
of elevation. Trail running in a loop format. 
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Meikle Tap is near Banchory though we approach this route from the road running past Echt. We have been lucky with this route as the weather has always been nice. A real good route with lovely views.
This route is
13.76 Kms
in length and provides 411.62 m
of elevation. Trail running in a out and back format. 
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As a child this is the place of the family picnic and full of great memories as we run through it. Lovely quiet road though once out to the Gareloch it does get busy.
This route is
27.41 Kms
in length and provides 416.87 m
of elevation. Country road running in a loop format. 
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This is a wee cracker of a hill route where it is all up and then all down. Craigmore is the main hill sitting above Aberfoyle and one that is worth doing if you are short on time.
This route is
6.81 Kms
in length and provides 420.47 m
of elevation. Trail running in a out and back format. 
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Glen Devon - Geordies wood is a nice short route that packs in some hill just to make you work a little bit. We haven't done this one often and we should.
This route is
4.35 Kms
in length and provides 145.28 m
of elevation. Trail and road running in a loop format. 
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Helensburgh 10K is us back in our old hometown and we generally try and make this one each year. Sometimes with family members. Friendly run and part of the Babcock series.
This route is
10.08 Kms
in length and provides 79.72 m
of elevation. Road running in a loop format. 
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This Aberfoyle to Loch Venachar is a mix of loops and out and back. Something different from Aberfoyle rather than the usual Loch Ard forest routes.
This route is
24.82 Kms
in length and provides 538 m
of elevation. Trail running in a loop format. 
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Fort William Marathon has been discontinued but we hope it does come back. The last six miles of this race almost drowned us. Great route/race and please come back.
This route is
42.2 Kms
in length and provides 523.84 m
of elevation. Trail and road running in a loop format. 
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Another
20 Kms
route from Aberfoyle and had become our Monday morning standard run before Covid-19 landed. Nice and varied route and we look forward to going back on future Monday mornings. This route is
20.61 Kms
in length and provides 316 m
of elevation. Trail running in a loop format. 
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Queen Elizabeth forest park and one of the shorter runs that we have from Aberfoyle. This one has been done by us many, many times so can't be bad.
This route is
20.49 Kms
in length and provides 325 m
of elevation. Trail running in a loop format. 
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Glen Fruin to Loch Long and feeling the love for the whole place as we return to our childhood haunts. Although mainly in trees the route does open out to give great views across the Gareloch and Loch Long.
This route is
21.32 Kms
in length and provides 664.48 m
of elevation. Trail and road running in a out and back format. 
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Dumyat hill run from Logie Kirk near Stirling is a short sharp up the hill kind of run. Highly recommened to be run as early in the morning as you can. Great views on a clear day.
This route is
7.45 Kms
in length and provides 394.59 m
of elevation. Trail and road running in a loop format. 
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The Lairig Grhu hill race has been for us our favourite race ever. We had glorious weather, ending up sunburnt, and really enjoyed the challenge. Not easy, even to get into.
This route is
43 Kms
in length and provides 727.76 m
of elevation. Trail and road running in a point to point format. 
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From the LogieKirk near Stirling this is on quiet country road for the main part with a mixture of being out in the open and in amongst trees.
This route is
6.69 Kms
in length and provides 236.53 m
of elevation. Trail and road running in a loop format. 
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Hel N Back hill race is in our old home town and we love this race to bits'n'back. This is tough, friendly and full of great food at the end. It is also on a Saturday morning which we rather like.
This route is
12.34 Kms
in length and provides 361 m
of elevation. Trail and road running in a loop format. 
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The Mull half marathon is easy to get to for an island half and is a point to point race. The route is mainly along the coast towards Salem and has only
232 m
of climb. Maybe a lot for a half ?This route is
21.09 Kms
in length and provides 231.96 m
of elevation. Country road running in a point to point format. 
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Kinnoull Hill sits high above the city of Perth and boasts the old tower and great views. A short run and take some sort of map with you as there are paths everywhere.
This route is
8.54 Kms
in length and provides 284.03 m
of elevation. Trail running in a loop format. 
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Loch Venachar loop from Lendrick visitor centre lets you start the loop towards the end of Loch Venachar. A mixed terrain route, but good quality all the way.
This route is
24.47 Kms
in length and provides 501.78 m
of elevation. Trail and road running in a loop format. 
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Loch Venachar loop from Callander on varying surfaces and a good amount of climb. We have also covered this route from a starting point at the Lendrick visitor centre.
This route is
24.47 Kms
in length and provides 501.78 m
of elevation. Trail and road running in a loop format. 
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Another route in the series from Aberfoyle. The loop route is on mainly forest roads and is done as a large figure 8. One of our most popular runs giving you
416 m
of climb over the distance.This route is
27.46 Kms
in length and provides 416 m
of elevation. Hill trail running in a loop format. 
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In the right conditions this is a great hill run. There is
878 m
of climb in this and it is exposed once you clear the tree line so be warned. We have had to pull back from this route twice due to worsening weather. Great views.This route is
20.81 Kms
in length and provides 877.69 m
of elevation. Hill trail running in a loop format. 
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A big loop nearing
30 Kms
and mainly on good quality forest roads.Starts from Aberfoyle and covers a lot of the forest in a large figure of eight.This route is
29.73 Kms
in length and provides 621.09 m
of elevation. Trail running in a loop format. 
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A hill run on one of the most prominent hills in south Aberdeeshire.
The route is just short of
16 Kms
and has a lot of climb in it.
Offers some stunning views over the Aberdeenshire countryside.
This route is
15.72 Kms
in length and provides 636.72 m
of elevation. Trail and dirt road running in a loop format. 
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In 2020 the Balloch to Clydebank took place shortly before the close down caused by the Corona virus. Good route, nice and flat and very well organised.
This route is
21.15 Kms
in length and provides 89 m
of elevation. Road running in a point to point format. 
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This is a short and tough run due to the steepness of the hill,
but worth the effort.
It starts from the main Strathyre car park and a short easy section of less than
1 Kms
takes you to the start of the climb.
This route is
5.79 Kms
in length and provides 447.86 m
of elevation. Trail running in a out and back format. 
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A route with a good bit of climb and some varied surfaces. Most of this route is on good quality country roads, even the parts heading up the hill. There is one very boggy part that lasts about
2 Kms
which is a lot of fun.This route is
27.25 Kms
in length and provides 755.88 m
of elevation. Trail and road running in a loop format. 
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Skye Half Marathon which is usually held in June.
This is a lovely race and perhaps our favourite ever half marathon. Not the easiest of runs as you do have some climbing to do, but it really is worth it.
This route is
21.1 Kms
in length and provides 257.83 m
of elevation. Trail and road running in a out and back format. 
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2019 has been a great year for seeing some beautiful places in Scotland and Barra is most definitely one of them. The half marathon takes you right round the island and is one of the most friendly and welcoming races anywhere.
There is a fair bit of climb on this race.
This route is
21.09 Kms
in length and provides 283 m
of elevation. Road running in a loop format. 
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A route from Lochearnhead taking in Glen Kendrum and Glen Ogle, to name just two of the glens. So far we haven't managed to do this run in sunshine, but this is a wonderful route to try.
This route is
24.52 Kms
in length and provides 539 m
of elevation. Trail running in a loop format. 
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Scolty Hill near Banchory in Aberdeenshire offers a few hill climbs
along with distance added through an extended loop. Three main climbs exist on the route, Scolty hill itself plus an additional two
in the forest.
This route is
17.66 Kms
in length and provides 538.86 m
of elevation. Trail running in a loop format. 
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The classic route in Royal Deeside and the core of the Aboyne highland games hill race. One of our favourite runs. Not the longest of routes but a great challenge for anyone.
This route is
9.5 Kms
in length and provides 359.07 m
of elevation. Trail running in a loop format. 
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There are some wonderful races to take part in within Scotland and around the world. We have a separate page listing our selection along with data such as entry fees, travel, dates etc.
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A short holiday took us to Arran for our first ever visit on this wonderful island.
This route is
11.87 Kms
in length and provides 181.19 m
of elevation. Trail and road running in a out and back format. 
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The third and last race of the Babcock seriews usually takes place late May on a Sunday morning. The location if Glasgow green and along part of the river Clyde.
Nice and flat route though the final loop around Glasgow green can feel hard.
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The second race in the Babock 10K series is a popular Thursday night run in Dumbarton. Mostly flat with some easy inclines.
A well attended event with a start time usually at 7:30pm.
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A lovely
10 Kms
in the heart of Scotland close to the foot of Loch Tay. Wonderful location and a very enjoyable route.
A 10K run by Tay Fitness so is well orgnaised. A small amount of elevation and good crowds.
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The Strathearn marathon is located in central Scotland just outside of the town of Comrie. A bit of climb on this road race but where else can you start and finish at
a POW camp ? A real pleasure of a day spent on this one.
One of the friendliest Scottish marathons you can do.
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One from our backlog of routes and a really great marathon to run. This is usually held in the summer, but in 2020 this has been pushed back to November because of the virus.
The San Francisco marathon is one of the best city marathons in the world. The first half is brilliant and the second half is tough.
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Oh this is the marathon with all the California scenery you can imagine. Beautiful route though it does have an awful lot of climbing in it. Very well organised and get it one your bucket list.
This route is
42.2 Kms
in length and provides 799.79 m
of elevation. Road running in a point to point format. 
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San Francisco marathon is one of the ones to do if you are ever going to do a marathon. The first half of this race is brilliant and that run over the Golden Gate bridge is stunning.
This is a
42.2 Kms
route that provides 302 m
of climb. Road style running in a loop format.
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For us this was the last of the six majors and what a well supported event the London marathon is. Difficult to get a place in but worth the effort.
This route is
42.2 Kms
in length and provides 53.4 m
of elevation. Road running in a loop format. 
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NYC Marathon is the worlds biggest one and for a lot of people something on their bucket list. It is certainly an experience and so well organised. If you can and get the chance, do this one.
This route is
42.2 Kms
in length and provides 288.06 m
of elevation. Road running in a point to point format. 
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The Chicago marathon is one of the big six and we love this city. We bombed in the race, but not complaining at the whole overall experience. Cold and wet in the morning, some sunshine and a beer at the end.
This route is
42.2 Kms
in length and provides 64 m
of elevation. Road running in a loop format. 
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Oh wow have we been on our travels. Tokyo marathon review from 2019 where it was almost a
42.2 Kms
swim.
What a marvellous country this is. The organisation of the event is brilliant and the crowds immense.
This route is
42.2 Kms
in length and provides 78 m
of elevation. Road running in a point to point format. 
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The famous Boston marathon has now been added to our race reviews. This is the oldest marathon and one of the toughest to get into of the world majors.
This route is
42.2 Kms
in length and provides 305.03 m
of elevation. Road running in a point to point format. 
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One of the races that is now easily available for access from the race search engine. If you like road marathons then this Abbott world major is a good venue for getting a personal best. The course itself is a bit dull but has a wonderful start and end.
This route is
42.2 Kms
in length and provides 71 m
of elevation. Road running in a loop format. 
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The picture set for December highlights the fact that we haven't taken many pictures for whatever reason. That said
there are some very nice pictures here and higlights the low sun of winter.
The December collection of images features images taken in December from around Scotland and beyond.
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The picture set for November shows the start of the cold weather in Scotland with some snow to be found. However, some wonderful runs
can be had with spectacular scenery.
The November collection of images features images taken in November from around Scotland and beyond.
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The completion of the October set of pictures marks the end end of our journey to cover all the months of the year with running images. Better still, these are all in the database making updates so much easier.
The October collection of images features images taken in October from around Scotland and beyond.
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Another picture gallery created to highlight running in a particular month. This time it is September and we have several pictures of mirror like lochs.
A collection of pictures from our gallery taken while running in the month of September.