Scottish Running Week will return 1 to 7 June this year, as Athletics Trust Scotland once again brings together clubs, groups and communities across the country for a week long celebration of running.

This year’s theme is community, with runners of all abilities encouraged to organise their own activities and events while raising funds to support the charity’s work in making athletics more accessible. From informal group runs to organised races and social gatherings, the aim is to highlight the positive impact running can have while helping to break down barriers to participation.

An Athletics Trust Scotland spokesperson told us: "We believe in using the power of sport to support people who face challenges in getting active, including those affected by poverty, people with disabilities and individuals from culturally and ethnically diverse communities. Fundraising during the week plays a vital role in allowing that work to continue and expand."

With that in mind clubs and jogging groups are being invited to get involved in whatever way suits them, whether that means hosting events, setting up fundraising challenges or simply bringing people together to run. Organisers say every contribution, no matter how big or small, helps to create opportunities and change lives through sport.

Previous editions of Scottish Running Week have seen a wide range of creative initiatives, with clubs across the country combining running with social events to engage their local communities. Inverclyde AC used the week to support its Loch Thom Trail Race in Greenock, raising funds while also encouraging new runners to get involved and experience the benefits of being active.

With Glasgow set to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026, this year’s event also offers an opportunity for clubs to celebrate the wider athletics community while contributing to a national effort to make the sport more inclusive.

If you'd like to know more, visit the Athletic Trust Scotland website.

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