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AJ Bell Great Scottish Run 2026

Run Glasgow for Hearts & Minds – 4th October 2026

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Sign up and raise money for Hearts & Minds at AJ Bell Great Scottish Run 2026.

Event Details:

  • Date: 4th October 2026
  • Location: Glasgow
  • Entry Cost: Check site

How to enter:

Get your own place

Sign up at https://www.greatrun.org and choose Hearts & Minds as your nominated charity when setting up your JustGiving fundraising page. A member of our team will be in touch to support your fundraising!

As part of #Hearts&Minds you will receive:

  • A Hearts & Minds t-shirt and red nose to wear on the day.
  • Support and fundraising tips from our team.

Quick Information

4th October 2026

Glasgow

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]]> Highland Cross 2027 https://dev.heartsminds.org.uk/highland-cross/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=highland-cross Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:50:35 +0000 https://dev.heartsminds.org.uk/?p=110495 Participate in the legendary 50-mile duathlon across the Scottish Highlands. Trek and cycle from the west coast to the east coast in this historic team event supporting local Highland charities.

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Highland Cross 2027

50-mile Highland duathlon – register your interest now

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Sign up and raise money for Hearts & Minds at Highland Cross 2027.

Event Details:

  • Date: June 2027
  • Location: Kintail to Beauly, Scottish Highlands
  • Entry Cost: £80/person (ballot)

How to enter:

Get your own place

Sign up at https://www.highlandcross.co.uk and choose Hearts & Minds as your nominated charity when setting up your JustGiving fundraising page. A member of our team will be in touch to support your fundraising!

As part of #Hearts&Minds you will receive:

  • A Hearts & Minds t-shirt and red nose to wear on the day.
  • Support and fundraising tips from our team.

Quick Information

June 2027

Kintail to Beauly, Scottish Highlands

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THE ROC Scotland 2026

Loch swim, mountain bike & Ben Nevis summit for Hearts & Minds

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Sign up and raise money for Hearts & Minds at THE ROC Scotland 2026.

Event Details:

  • Date: 2nd October 2026
  • Location: Kinlochleven, Scottish Highlands
  • Entry Cost: ~£255

How to enter:

Get your own place

Sign up at https://www.theroc.com and choose Hearts & Minds as your nominated charity when setting up your JustGiving fundraising page. A member of our team will be in touch to support your fundraising!

As part of #Hearts&Minds you will receive:

  • A Hearts & Minds t-shirt and red nose to wear on the day.
  • Support and fundraising tips from our team.

Quick Information

2nd October 2026

Kinlochleven, Scottish Highlands

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]]> Rat Race Coast to Coast 2026 https://dev.heartsminds.org.uk/rat-race-c2c/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rat-race-c2c https://dev.heartsminds.org.uk/?p=110490 Run, bike, and kayak across Scotland in this legendary multi-sport adventure. Journey from the Atlantic coast at Fort William to the North Sea at Dundee in an epic weekend challenge.

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Rat Race Coast to Coast 2026

100 miles run, bike & kayak across Scotland for Hearts & Minds

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Sign up and raise money for Hearts & Minds at Rat Race Coast to Coast 2026.

Event Details:

  • Date: 12th & 13th September 2026
  • Location: Fort William to Dundee
  • Entry Cost: £355–£410

How to enter:

Get your own place

Sign up at https://www.ratrace.com and choose Hearts & Minds as your nominated charity when setting up your JustGiving fundraising page. A member of our team will be in touch to support your fundraising!

As part of #Hearts&Minds you will receive:

  • A Hearts & Minds t-shirt and red nose to wear on the day.
  • Support and fundraising tips from our team.

Quick Information

12th & 13th September 2026

Fort William to Dundee

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Tour O The Borders 2026

Cycle the Scottish Borders for Hearts & Minds

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Sign up and raise money for Hearts & Minds at Tour O The Borders 2026.

Event Details:

  • Date: 6th September 2026
  • Location: Peebles, Scottish Borders
  • Entry Cost: £84

How to enter:

Get your own place

Sign up at https://www.tourotheborders.com and choose Hearts & Minds as your nominated charity when setting up your JustGiving fundraising page. A member of our team will be in touch to support your fundraising!

As part of #Hearts&Minds you will receive:

  • A Hearts & Minds t-shirt and red nose to wear on the day.
  • Support and fundraising tips from our team.

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6th September 2026

Peebles, Scottish Borders

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]]> Lone Wolf 24hr Ultra 2026 https://dev.heartsminds.org.uk/lone-wolf/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lone-wolf https://dev.heartsminds.org.uk/?p=110484 Test your stamina in the Lone Wolf challenge at Dalkeith Country Park. Run as many laps as possible in this unique "last person standing" event set in beautiful woodlands.

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Lone Wolf 24hr Ultra 2026

24 hours of trail running for Hearts & Minds

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Sign up and raise money for Hearts & Minds at Lone Wolf 24hr Ultra 2026.

Event Details:

  • Date: 25th & 26th April 2026
  • Location: Dalkeith Country Park, Edinburgh
  • Entry Cost: Check site

How to enter:

Get your own place

Sign up at https://www.dynamicadventurescic.co.uk and choose Hearts & Minds as your nominated charity when setting up your JustGiving fundraising page. A member of our team will be in touch to support your fundraising!

As part of #Hearts&Minds you will receive:

  • A Hearts & Minds t-shirt and red nose to wear on the day.
  • Support and fundraising tips from our team.

Quick Information

25th & 26th April 2026

Dalkeith Country Park, Edinburgh

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]]> Loch Ness Marathon 2026 https://dev.heartsminds.org.uk/loch-ness-marathon/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=loch-ness-marathon https://dev.heartsminds.org.uk/?p=110491 Run alongside the world’s most famous loch in this bucket-list marathon. Experience the incredible Highland hospitality and a stunning point-to-point route that finishes in the heart of Inverness.

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Loch Ness Marathon 2026

Run along the banks of Loch Ness for Hearts & Minds

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Sign up and raise money for Hearts & Minds at Loch Ness Marathon 2026.

Event Details:

  • Date: 27th September 2026
  • Location: Inverness
  • Entry Cost: 10K/5K open; Marathon via charity place

How to enter:

Get your own place

Sign up at https://www.lochnessmarathon.com and choose Hearts & Minds as your nominated charity when setting up your JustGiving fundraising page. A member of our team will be in touch to support your fundraising!

As part of #Hearts&Minds you will receive:

  • A Hearts & Minds t-shirt and red nose to wear on the day.
  • Support and fundraising tips from our team.

Quick Information

27th September 2026

Inverness

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]]> Aviemore Triathlon 2026 https://dev.heartsminds.org.uk/aviemore-tri/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aviemore-tri https://dev.heartsminds.org.uk/?p=110488 Swim, bike, and run in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. With an open water swim in Loch Morlich, this triathlon offers one of the most scenic courses in Europe.

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Aviemore Triathlon 2026

Tri in the Cairngorms for Hearts & Minds

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Sign up and raise money for Hearts & Minds at Aviemore Triathlon 2026.

Event Details:

  • Date: 13th September 2026
  • Location: Loch Morlich, Cairngorms
  • Entry Cost: Check site

How to enter:

Get your own place

Sign up at https://www.durtyevents.com and choose Hearts & Minds as your nominated charity when setting up your JustGiving fundraising page. A member of our team will be in touch to support your fundraising!

As part of #Hearts&Minds you will receive:

  • A Hearts & Minds t-shirt and red nose to wear on the day.
  • Support and fundraising tips from our team.

Quick Information

13th September 2026

Loch Morlich, Cairngorms

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]]> Ben Nevis Race 2026 https://dev.heartsminds.org.uk/ben-nevis-race/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ben-nevis-race https://dev.heartsminds.org.uk/?p=110487 Compete in the historic race to the summit of the UK’s highest peak. A legendary challenge that requires grit, skill, and determination to conquer the mountain and back down.

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Ben Nevis Race 2026

Race up Ben Nevis for Hearts & Minds – 5th September 2026

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Sign up and raise money for Hearts & Minds at Ben Nevis Race 2026.

Event Details:

  • Date: 5th September 2026
  • Location: Fort William
  • Entry Cost: Club entry

How to enter:

Get your own place

Sign up at https://www.bennevisrace.co.uk and choose Hearts & Minds as your nominated charity when setting up your JustGiving fundraising page. A member of our team will be in touch to support your fundraising!

As part of #Hearts&Minds you will receive:

  • A Hearts & Minds t-shirt and red nose to wear on the day.
  • Support and fundraising tips from our team.

Quick Information

5th September 2026

Fort William

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