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Edinburgh and Glasgow Men’s and Women’s 10K

Date: 12 July 2026
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Category: Running events

Take on the Edinburgh or Glasgow Men’s and Women’s 10K this May and help ensure no serving personnel, veteran or family member faces adversity alone.

Charity places registration fee:  £15
Minimum fundraising target: £200

Charity places come at a cost to the RAF Benevolent Fund, so we ask all participants to make every effort to reach their target. Our team will support you every step of the way.

With limited places available, we encourage early registration.  

Register here

Edinburgh 10K

Run through the stunning heart of Scotland’s capital. Around 40% of participants have never entered a running race before, making this the perfect event for beginners and seasoned runners alike.

  • Men’s 10K: Starts on the Royal Mile at 9:30am  
  • Women’s 10K: Starts on the Royal Mile at 11:00am
  • Open to all genders
  • A supportive, iconic and unforgettable race experience

Glasgow 10K

Start at the Riverside Transport Museum and take on a scenic route through the city. You’ll pass some of Glasgow’s most famous landmarks, including:

  • Glasgow Science Centre  
  • SEC, SSE Hydro & The Armadillo  
  • George Square  
  • Glasgow Green & People’s Palace  
  • Cross the Clyde twice, take on Buchanan Street, and finish strong in the city centre

Register here

In return for your support you will receive: 

  • Dedicated regional fundraising support to help you reach £200
  • Fundraising materials including collection tins, posters and more
  • An RAF Benevolent Fund event t-shirt
  • A personalised thank you after your challenge

Why your miles matter

Our support to the RAF Family in 2024:

  • More than 64,000 people benefitted from our work.
  • 91% of beneficiaries said we improved their overall quality of life.
  • Nearly £2 million in unclaimed benefits was uncovered for 400 households.
  • We spent £15.1m to support members of the RAF Family offering timely, compassionate and tailored help. 

What your fundraising could achieve 

  • £100 could help provide emergency household support  
  • £250 could contribute towards mobility equipment  
  • £500 could help fund vital counselling sessions  

Need to know more? 

Got a question not answered above? Email challenge@rafbf.org.uk or call us on 020 3928 0565.