Elder Park 5k/10k
UA
From Up and Running Events
Friday 26th June 2026
Past event
19:00
Glasgow
£22.90–£24.90 · 2 races
5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating evening of running at the Elder Park 5K/10K event, organized by Up and Running Events! Taking place on Friday, June 26th, 2026, in the beautiful city of Glasgow, Lanarkshire, this event promises to be a highlight of the summer. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the River Clyde, participants can choose between a 5K or 10K distance, making it perfect for runners of all abilities.
Join a vibrant community of fellow runners as you navigate scenic routes filled with great crowd support and energizing music. Whether you're aiming for a personal best, tackling your first-ever race, or simply looking to soak in the festive atmosphere, the Elder Park event offers finish-line celebrations and a lively event village to enhance your experience. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kickstart your weekend in style on a memorable summer night in Glasgow!
Join a vibrant community of fellow runners as you navigate scenic routes filled with great crowd support and energizing music. Whether you're aiming for a personal best, tackling your first-ever race, or simply looking to soak in the festive atmosphere, the Elder Park event offers finish-line celebrations and a lively event village to enhance your experience. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kickstart your weekend in style on a memorable summer night in Glasgow!
Elder Park 5k/10k
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5k
Entries closed£22.90
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10k
Entries closed£24.90
Event information
2.5k loop around Elder Park. Flat and fast rote.
Your entry includes everything you need for a fantastic Friday night race experience at Elder Park. All participants will receive a professionally organised and fully chip-timed 5K or 10K event, with accurate results and finish times available after the race.
Runners can expect a lively event atmosphere with music, warm-up activities, water stations, friendly marshals, medical support, and a fully marked course. Every finisher will receive a medal at the finish line, along with post-race refreshments.
Before race day, participants will receive a detailed event information pack with timings, parking details, course maps, and race instructions to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience from start to finish.
Runners can expect a lively event atmosphere with music, warm-up activities, water stations, friendly marshals, medical support, and a fully marked course. Every finisher will receive a medal at the finish line, along with post-race refreshments.
Before race day, participants will receive a detailed event information pack with timings, parking details, course maps, and race instructions to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience from start to finish.
Free parking is available in surrounding streets near Elder Park; however, spaces may be limited on event evening due to local traffic and other park users. Participants are encouraged to arrive early and consider using public transport where possible.
Please park responsibly and avoid blocking residential driveways, access points, or restricted areas. There is no dedicated event car park onsite, so car sharing is recommended where possible. Accessible parking options will be available nearby for blue badge holders.
Please park responsibly and avoid blocking residential driveways, access points, or restricted areas. There is no dedicated event car park onsite, so car sharing is recommended where possible. Accessible parking options will be available nearby for blue badge holders.
Elder Park is easily accessible from Glasgow city centre and offers a scenic riverside setting for a summer evening race. The event village, start/finish area, toilets, bag drop, and refreshments will all be located within the park.
The course will use a mixture of park paths and riverside routes, providing a flat and fast route ideal for runners of all abilities. Public transport links and nearby parking options make getting to the event simple, and spectators can enjoy great viewing points throughout the course and finish-line area.
The course will use a mixture of park paths and riverside routes, providing a flat and fast route ideal for runners of all abilities. Public transport links and nearby parking options make getting to the event simple, and spectators can enjoy great viewing points throughout the course and finish-line area.
Elder Park is located on the south side of Glasgow, just a short distance from the city centre and easily accessible by public transport, car, bike, or on foot.
By Subway: The nearest subway station is Govan Station, approximately a 10-minute walk from the event village and start area.
By Train: Partick and Exhibition Centre stations are nearby and connected via local bus routes and walking paths.
By Bus: Multiple First Bus services operate throughout the area with stops close to Elder Park and Govan Road.
By Car: Limited street parking is available around Elder Park and surrounding areas. Please allow extra time on race day and consider using public transport where possible.
By Bike & Foot: The park is connected to Glasgow’s riverside walking and cycling routes, making it easy to access actively. Bike parking will be available within the event village area.
By Subway: The nearest subway station is Govan Station, approximately a 10-minute walk from the event village and start area.
By Train: Partick and Exhibition Centre stations are nearby and connected via local bus routes and walking paths.
By Bus: Multiple First Bus services operate throughout the area with stops close to Elder Park and Govan Road.
By Car: Limited street parking is available around Elder Park and surrounding areas. Please allow extra time on race day and consider using public transport where possible.
By Bike & Foot: The park is connected to Glasgow’s riverside walking and cycling routes, making it easy to access actively. Bike parking will be available within the event village area.
Organiser's description
Join us for an unforgettable Friday night of running at Elder Park this June. Set against the stunning backdrop of the River Clyde, this exciting 5K & 10K event brings together runners of all abilities for a fast, fun, and community-driven evening race experience.
Whether you’re aiming for a PB, taking on your first event, or simply looking to enjoy the atmosphere, participants can expect scenic routes, great crowd support, music, finish-line celebrations, and a vibrant event village. As the sun sets over Glasgow, soak up the energy of a unique summer race night designed to kickstart your weekend in style.
Whether you’re aiming for a PB, taking on your first event, or simply looking to enjoy the atmosphere, participants can expect scenic routes, great crowd support, music, finish-line celebrations, and a vibrant event village. As the sun sets over Glasgow, soak up the energy of a unique summer race night designed to kickstart your weekend in style.
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