About This Event
Run the Blades has grown to become one of the largest trail running events in the UK, offering a totally unique experience held exclusively within ScottishPower Renewables' Whitelee Wind Farm, the country's largest onshore wind farm. The event takes place over a weekend in July, featuring multiple distances that allow runners to challenge themselves across rolling terrain marked by towering 140-meter wind turbines. The race is known for its exceptional community atmosphere, robust route signage, and supportive marshals throughout the course. Each race concludes with a challenging hill section that has become a signature feature of the event. The Event Village provides a vibrant hub with music, quality coffee, and impressive post-race amenities. With over 50% female participation and a strong commitment to inclusivity, Run the Blades offers equal prize money across categories and welcomes runners of all backgrounds. The event combines the industrial beauty of renewable energy infrastructure with the natural landscape of the Scottish countryside, creating a distinctive trail running experience.
Choose Your Distance
1 Mile
A free one-mile course for under-16 runners that starts and finishes in the Event Village. Young participants can sprint, run, or toddle their way through this introductory distance, becoming part of the Run the Blades community from an early age.
10K
A 10K mixed-terrain race, Eaglesham, Scotland.
Half Marathon
A Half Marathon mixed-terrain race, Eaglesham, Scotland.
50K
A 50K mixed-terrain run, Eaglesham, Scotland.