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Running · 10Ks
Great Scottish Run 10K 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 4 October 2026
- Location
- Glasgow, UK
- Distance
- 6.2 mi / 10.0 km
Great Scottish Run 10K: 4 October 2026. Entry, the Glasgow city and riverside route, charity, a pace calculator.
Great Scottish Run 10K Race Timeline
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This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with 10K race-pace.
Great Scottish Run 10K 2026: quick answers
When is Great Scottish Run 10K 2026?
Great Scottish Run 10K 2026 takes place on Sunday, 4 October 2026, starting at 8:30am.
What time does Great Scottish Run 10K start?
Great Scottish Run 10K starts at 8:30am from St Vincent Street, Glasgow.
Where does Great Scottish Run 10K start and finish?
Great Scottish Run 10K starts at St Vincent Street, Glasgow and finishes at Glasgow Green (via McLennan Arch), Glasgow.
How many miles is Great Scottish Run 10K?
Great Scottish Run 10K is 6.2 miles (10km).
How much does Great Scottish Run 10K cost to enter?
Entry is direct via the official site — no ballot (the Great Run Series' ballot system applies only to the Great North Run). 10K entry was £38 (Saver) rising to £41 (Final) as of Aug 2026; always confirm current pricing.
How can I track a runner at Great Scottish Run 10K?
Live tracking via the official Great Run app (RTRT.me platform).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 4 October 2026
- Distance
- 6.2 miles / 10.0km
- Location
- Glasgow, UK
- Start Point
- St Vincent Street, Glasgow
- Finish Point
- Glasgow Green (via McLennan Arch), Glasgow
- Start time
- 8:30am
- Surface
- Closed public roads, tarmac
- Cut-off time
- No fixed cut-off time is published — a sweep vehicle travels at a 17-minute-per-mile pace under the wider Great Run Series policy.
- Age requirement
- Runners must be 15 or over on event day.
- Tracking app
- Live tracking via the official Great Run app (RTRT.me platform).
Direct Entry Summary
Entry is direct via the official site — no ballot (the Great Run Series' ballot system applies only to the Great North Run). 10K entry was £38 (Saver) rising to £41 (Final) as of Aug 2026; always confirm current pricing.
Ballot Policy
No ballot for this event — entry is first come, first served through the official site.
Great Scottish Run 10K Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Great Scottish Run 10K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at St Vincent Street, Glasgow and finishing at Glasgow Green (via McLennan Arch), Glasgow. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Great Scottish Run 10K flat?
A short uphill stretch to the 1km mark, then downhill to 3km, with the final 7km flat. No official elevation figure is published.
Great Scottish Run 10K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
St Vincent Street, Glasgow
Start line.
Start climb
A short uphill stretch in the opening kilometre, before the course settles onto Paisley Road West.
Riverside finish
The final 7km are flat, finishing through McLennan Arch onto Glasgow Green.
Where Great Scottish Run 10K starts and finishes
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on. The official course map is the one to use: view it on the organiser's site .
Full Great Scottish Run 10K Route Breakdown
Starts on St Vincent Street and heads over the River Clyde via West Street and Scotland Street, along a long stretch of Paisley Road West, crossing back over the Clyde before a riverside finish through McLennan Arch onto Glasgow Green.
Great Scottish Run 10K Pace Calculator & Splits
Great Scottish Run 10K Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
38:43
Average pace / km
24:03
Great Scottish Run 10K Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 29:02 | 18:02 | 1:30:12 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 31:27 | 19:33 | 1:37:43 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 33:52 | 21:03 | 1:45:14 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 36:17 | 22:33 | 1:52:45 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 38:43 | 24:03 | 2:00:16 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 41:08 | 25:33 | 2:07:47 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 43:33 | 27:04 | 2:15:18 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 45:58 | 28:34 | 2:22:49 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 48:23 | 30:04 | 2:30:20 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 53:14 | 33:04 | 2:45:22 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 58:04 | 36:05 | 3:00:24 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:02:54 | 39:05 | 3:15:26 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:07:45 | 42:06 | 3:30:28 | 7:00:00 |
Great Scottish Run 10K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Great Scottish Run 10K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Great Scottish Run 10K finish
52:00
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Great Scottish Run 10K, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyGreat Scottish Run 10K Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- A bag for the colour-coded bag drop near the start — closes 15 minutes before your wave
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- Your own gels/fuel if you'd rather not rely solely on the on-course hydration/gel partners
- Confirmation of your wave colour, based on your predicted finish time
- A meeting point agreed with family/friends near the Glasgow Green finish for after the race
Training Strategy for Great Scottish Run 10K
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 10K, whether it's your first or you're chasing a PB. Consistency and a weekly speed or threshold session matter more here than sheer mileage.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at St Vincent Street, Glasgow fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
10K Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A 10K doesn't demand the same carb-loading as a half or full marathon — a normal balanced diet in the days before is fine, with a slightly larger carb portion the night before.
Eat something light and familiar 1-2 hours before your wave start.
Aqua Pura (hydration) and Science in Sport (energy/gels) are the official Great Run Series on-course partners — carry your own fuel if you train with something different.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Great Scottish Run 10K Charity Places 2026
Charity places are available through the event's official charity, Alzheimer's Society, and other partner charities including Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. There's no single universal minimum — each sets its own fee and fundraising target.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Great Scottish Run 10K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Great Scottish Run 10K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Great Scottish Run 10K
Glasgow city centre
Closest to the St Vincent Street start, with the most hotel choice.
A short journey to the Glasgow Green finish.
Glasgow Green / East End
Closer to the finish, with a riverside atmosphere for spectators.
Further from the start on race morning.
Travel & Logistics
The Glasgow Subway opens early on race day, with a Park & Ride at Shields Road Subway station.
Park & Ride is available at Shields Road Subway station, combining parking with free return Subway travel.
Roads across the city centre, west and south Glasgow are closed from around 4am to 5pm on race day, with the M8, M77 and Clydeside Expressway kept open for diversions.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
Specific mile-marker viewing points weren't published at the time of writing — Glasgow Green at the finish and the city-centre start on St Vincent Street are the most central spots to watch from.
The Glasgow Subway makes it realistic to reposition between viewing points during the race.
Live tracking via the official Great Run app (RTRT.me platform).
Great Scottish Run 10K Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Great Scottish Run 10K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.