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AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run

Mini Entry
3-8yrs £15
Junior Entry
9-15yrs £15
Toddler Dash
Under3yrs
Start 10:00 am

Entries for next year’s AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run are OPEN.

We can’t wait to do it again on Saturday 4 October 2025!

Enter Now

The AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run is back on Saturday 4 October 2025 and entries are open! This year’s SOLD OUT Super Saturday was the biggest yet. If you want to join us next year, don’t hang around, secure your entry today!

Starting and finishing at George Square, the popular kids’ events give budding running stars of the future a taste of the big event experience, and a finish line feeling they won’t forget. Toddlers, Minis and Juniors are all welcome to take on our Toddler Dash, 1.5km race or 2.5km supercharged sprint – and have plenty of fun while you’re doing it. Music blasting? Check. Phenomenal local support? Check. All we need now is *you*.

Toddler Dash (Up to 3 yrs) and Mini entrants (3-8 yrs) must run with a parent, each child should be entered into the event. Junior entrants (9-15 yrs) do not need to be accompanied by an adult although this can be requested upon entry if required, each child should be entered into the event. The Toddler Dash is free to enter, but places are limited. If you have any event queries, see our FAQ section here.

Christmas Entries Open Soon Sitewide

What makes it Great?

Safe and secure route on closed roads

T-shirt for kids to run in and shiny finisher's medal

Photo opportunities & official event photos to purchase

On course music and entertainment

An unforgettable finish line experience

Plenty of cheers & high fives from local supporters

Event village with exhibitors, food and drinks to enjoy post run

JMGSCOTR 2025 Entries Open

Super Saturday Highlights

Event Timetable: 4 October 2025

Please note: Provisional timetable is subject to change. Your wave colour and start time will be detailed on your run number.

10:00
Junior Wave Start
11:30
Mini Wave Start
13:05
Toddler Dash Start

Fun ideas to get kids into running

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Brilliant. Such an opportunity for children to get involved in running and enjoy a sport all together.
Lovely memories made by completing this event and running with my child, both of us enjoyed it.
A gorgeous event to be a part of for the whole family. Loved it all!
The atmosphere was amazing and the volunteers were really enthusiastic and helpful.
The BEST run ever! Family affair this time with my sone taking part too, PB's for both of us!
What a fantastic day, thank you to all the organisers and volunteers who made today possible.

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Junior Results

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Official Photos

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Event FAQ

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Route Map

Route is subject to change.
The Course

What You Get

The Medal

A shiny AJ Bell Junior and Mini Great Scottish Run medal to show all of your friends.

The T-Shirt

You'll receive an exclusive AJ Bell Junior and Mini event day t-shirt to wear on the day.

The Photos

Official event day photos to view and purchase after the event. So smile for the cameras!

The Discounts

Access to runners only discounts and offers via the Great Run Rewards platform.

AJ Bell Great Scottish Run

Take your place on the 10k or Half Marathon start line and soak up the atmosphere on Glasgow’s city streets, passing our famous entertainment zones at every kilometre.

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