Run The Blades

Eaglesham, United Kingdom • 19-21 Jul 2024

Run the Blades is a popular trail running event held at the UK's largest onshore wind farm, ScottishPower Renewables' Whitelee Wind Farm, just a 20-minute drive from Glasgow. The event offers three distances - 10K, half marathon, and 50K ultramarathon - making it accessible to runners of all fitness and experience levels. Participants can expect towering turbines, robust route signage, friendly support, a vibrant Event Village, and a challenging hill near the end. The event also includes a Junior RTB for under 16s and offers volunteer opportunities. The race features chip timing, live results, on-site parking, and a goody bag for finishers, including a spinning medal and selected food items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km

50K Ultra

09:00
Sat 20 July
21 km

Half Marathon

10:00
Sun 21 July
10 km

10K

19:30
Fri 19 July
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Location

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