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Event Details
When: 5 October 2025
Where: Glasgow, Scotland
Distance: Half Marathon and 10k
Great Scottish Run
Event Highlights
- Run for a cause: Your participation directly supports the work of the MS Trust and everyone affected by MS. Together, we can make sense of MS.
- Scenic route: Run through the closed-off streets of Glasgow, passed iconic landmarks including George Square, the River Clyde, Squinty Bridge, Finnieston Crane before finishing at Glasgow Green.
- Electric atmosphere: Supported by cheering crowds, choirs, bagpipers and drumming bands, you will be motivated throughout the race in this electric atmosphere. The race is inclusive, with thousands of runners of all abilities taking part, and fancy dress costumes being a common sight along the route.
Pre-register for the Great Scottish Run Half Marathon or 10k 2026
The Great Scottish Run 2025 is now sold out. If you would like to pre-register to be the first to hear when 2026 places go live, then please get in touch with the fundraising team at fundraising@mstrust.org.uk or by phone at 01462 536007.
Alternatively, you can check out our other running events.
What you will get
If you register for the Great Scottish Run for the MS Trust you will receive:
- Full support and guidance with your fundraising and training from our friendly fundraising team
- Your own MS Trust technical running top for you to participate in and wear your support with pride!
- Access to our training hub and training app for free. This includes a training schedule, information on injury prevention, nutrition and weekly countdown guides.
- Pacers along the route and chip timing to help you reach your latest PB!
- Pre-race group warm up - a fun way to make sure you are ready to go
- Post-race massages available to help with your recovery
- Official photographs taken throughout the race and the finish line so that you can remember your fantastic achievement forever
- Unique Great Scottish Run 5 finishers medal and t shirt
Get in touch
If you have any queries about this event, please reach out to our friendly fundraising team at fundraising@mstrust.org.uk or give us a call on 01462 536 007
Frequently Asked Questions
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The minimum age for competitors is 18.
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You are more than welcome to run with headphones, however, it is recommended that you run without so you can listen for any instructions from route marshals and soak up the amazing atmosphere.
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Yes - bag drop is available in the Lancashire Cricket Club in the event village. Participants will be able to access the Event Village from 7:30 - 10am, after which, the Event Village will be open to supporters.*
*please note that this information relates to the 2024 event. 2025 information will be released in due course.
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Please read the information below about taking part if you have a disability and/or require assistance on event day.
Wheelchairs:
Manchester Marathon welcomes all Para-Athletes, including elite racing wheelchairs, assisted and unassisted day wheelchairs and racerunners to take part. All athletes must complete the race within 6 hours cut off time.
Hand-cycles are not currently allowed to participate.
Disabled athletes using day wheelchairs, race runners or assisted wheelchairs will be filtered into the back of their wave from the Disabled Athletes Access point. You will be filtered into the appropriate wave for your estimated finish time. You will access your wave via the ‘Disabled Athletes Access Point’ which is located at the side of the start pens. There will be dedicated accessibility volunteers from Activity Alliance to assist you. All specific access info will be emailed to you prior to the event.
If you would like to participate in your racing wheelchair, day wheelchair, or race runner, please contact the team at fundraising@mstrust.org.uk and we will contact the event organisers about this.
Support runners
The Manchester Marathon does not supply support runners themselves, but are happy to give a place to your support runner at no additional cost.
Cut off time
The cut off time for the Manchester Marathon in 2025 was 6 hours. It would take the average person between 7 and 9 hours to walk a Marathon distance. However, this does give time to some walk breaks. A marathon is a significant challenge and it is advised that you should be comfortable with running long distances before signing up. If you have any questions or concerns, please do get in touch at fundraising@mstrust.org.uk
