Cycling, Walking & Sporting Events
A walk on the wild side
Join us on a sponsored 54-mile two day trek across some of Ross-shire's most beautiful wilderness from Dingwall to Killilan, camping overnight in Strath Conon. Not for the faint hearted and does require training!
Area: Highlands & Islands
Location: Ross-shire
Date: Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 June 2012
The 5th Annual Bike Balmoral Event
Get on your bike and raise funds for CHILDREN 1ST. The 5th Annual Balmoral Bike Race takes place on Sunday 17 June and is the only bike ride to take place in the grounds of Balmoral Estate.
Area: North East
Location: Balmoral Estate, Aberdeenshire
Date: Sunday 17 June 2012
Walk for Scotland
These boots are made for walking! Choose your distance from 12 miles, six miles or a Golden Mile walk and put one foot in front of the other for charity.
Area: Lothian & Borders, National
Location: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Date: Sunday 24 June 2012
Toddle for Scotland
Do you have a terrific toddler? Get them involved in this mass toddling event in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh.
Area: Lothian & Borders, National
Location: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Date: Sunday 24 June 2012
Lockerbie Loop Cycle Challenge
Cycle the beautiful Annan Valley and raise funds for Scotland's vulnerable children and young people. Celebrating its 11th year, this year’s Lockerbie Loop is taking place on Sunday 24 June 2012. A fantastic family day out and a cycling experience not to be missed!
Area: Lothian & Borders, West, Central, National
Location: Somerton Hotel, Carlisle Road, Lockerbie
Date: Sunday 24 June 2012 at 9.30am
Run for Scotland
This is the summer 5K you don't want to miss. Get involved in the family event in Holyrood Park in Edinburgh.
Area: Lothian & Borders, National
Location: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Date: Sunday 24 June 2012
The Great River Ness Raft & Duck Race
The 34th Great River Ness Raft Race will be one of Inverness City’s most colourful events and will close the city’s summer Festival. Teams of four are invited to build their own rafts and race them down the River Ness. The raft race is followed by the popular duck race, where 2,000 highly trained ducks enter the icy water of the River Ness and swim for glory!
Area: Highlands & Islands
Location: River Ness, Inverness
Date: Saturday 18 August 2012
Great Wilderness Challenge
Are you tough enough? Choose from a seven, 13 or 25 mile route in the rugged West Highlands and take on some of the most demanding terrain in the UK.
Area: Highlands & Islands, National
Location: Around Poolewe, West Highlands
Date: Saturday 18 August 2012
Monster Swim
A legendary challenge... Nessie is letting us share her home for one day only! Take a dip into Loch Ness and be part of this year’s Monster Swim.
Area: Highlands & Islands, National
Location: Dores Beach, Loch Ness, Highlands
Date: Saturday 18 August 2012
Great Scottish Swim
Make a splash at the Great Scottish Swim. Choose a two mile, one mile or half mile challenge at one of the venues of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Area: West, National
Location: Strathclyde Country Park, near Glasgow
Date: Saturday 25 August 2012
Great Scottish Run
With new junior, family and toddler events, this year's Great Scottish Run will be bigger than ever.
Area: West, National
Location: Glasgow
Date: Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 September 2012
Pedal for Scotland
Get on your bike and join Scotland’s biggest cycle ride!
Area: Lothian & Borders, West, Central, National
Location: Glasgow to Edinburgh
Date: Sunday 9 September 2012
Scotland Coast to Coast
Could you cross Scotland in a weekend? Take on this epic 105 mile adventure and find out!
Area: Highlands & Islands, National
Location: Scottish Highlands
Date: Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September 2012
