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Monkton Milers (photo by Bobby Gavin) Nominate Now Nominations close next week for the 4J jogscotland Annual Awards! Every ye…

We’re thrilled to welcome back the fabulous Dr Juliet McGrattan – author, runner, and leading voice in women’s health…

Stride magazine is out! The Autumn 2025 edition of the jogscotland members’ magazine is packed with stories of the adventur…

*Our thanks to photographer Mark Shearman for helping us with images of Christine Online link to buy Dinner Tickets Olympic a…

We’re off to an incredible start with our new jogscotland group registration – and it’s all thanks to YOU, our amazing …

Give us your nominations now for jogscotland Awards, please   WOW! We had 425 people join jogscotland last month! Congra…

This year’s scottishathletics and jogscotland 4J Awards Dinner for 2025 will take place on Saturday 29 November at the Hilt…

JustGo guide – logging in and admin access Thank you so much for your patience regarding our group affiliation changes.…

Photo by Bobby Gavin David Fallon’s hopes for the future of jogscotland Our award-winning jogscotland programme is taki…

‘Journey with us towards growth . . . one jog at a time’ David Fallon, Head of Development with scottishathletics…

Pleased today to share some great coverage and content of the Glasgow Southside Slowies. The group have been featured in Runn…

Jog Leaders: more info on this website Not all heroes wear capes – ours wear trainers! Our next batch of leadership cou…

Photo by Bobby Gavin jogscotland Annual Awards 2024 Our jogscotland Group of the Year for 2024 have been presented with a par…

  FAQS My group is new, and I don’t know how many members I will have yet?  Do I still need to pay?  Yes, if you are…

FAQs Jogscotland are making plans to introduce an affiliation fee for groups – and we have listened to feedback from leader…

The Galavanters By Katy Barden As the brightness of the day begins to fade, the sea of blue runners stand out against the dar…

Membership FAQs jogscotland is moving to a new membership system, JustGo, this week. This transition reflects our ongoing com…

Diane (middle) with friends Megan and Liz after completing their challenge. The Six Star Medal is a prestigious award given t…

David Syme is a member of Edinburgh U3A, a group run by and for older people, all volunteer led. He let us know what he loves…

Strides & Smiles are a Glasgow-based jog group that were set up in April 2024 by Jog Leader, Kirsten Vieira da Luz. We ca…

Steph (centre) recently graduated her Couch to 5k programme with Jiggly Joggers. With the New Year fitness rush and resolutio…

By Katy Barden In a bid to create a safe space for women to get active, Inverclyde AC launched its women-only ‘Fit 2 Run’…

With Ramadan expected to begin this evening (28 February), we caught up with Sana Faqir from Let’s Go Linlithgow, who share…

This week (24 Feb – 2 March) is Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Now 6 years into her own recovery journey, jogscotlandâ…

Join Jog Leader of the Year 2023 Michael Gowans for an evening session on running footwear. The session will take place via Z…

We’re delighted to publish jogscotland’s new strategy for 2024-2027, Keep Moving Forward. For over 20 years jogscotland h…

2024 Group of the Year, Monkton Milers The winners of the 2024 4J Studios jogscotland Annual Awards were announced on Saturda…

Derek Adamson was a well-loved coach, leader and friend at Kirkcaldy Wizards, playing a huge role in the group. In March 2024…

It’s Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week and we are shining a light on some of our fantastic female Jog Leaders. Today…

It’s Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week and we are highlighting some of our fantastic female Jog Leaders. Today, we a…

It’s Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week and we are shining a light on some of our fantastic female Jog Leaders. First…

We are delighted to announce the shortlists for the 2024 4J Studios jogscotland Annual Awards. We received more than 130 nomi…

After 10 years as jogscotland’s Development Officer, we are pleased to announce that Jo Stevens will now be stepping into t…

We are delighted to confirm the final information session in our menopause series with Dr Juliet McGrattan. The hour-long web…

jogscotland will proudly publish its new strategy in the coming weeks. Over the past 20 years we’ve trailblazed by prov…

Nominate online now Nominations are now open for the 2024 4J jogscotland Annual Awards! Every year, our awards give us the ch…

Enter the Eric Liddell Big 100 Virtual 5k It’s a special summer for athletics in Scotland with the Olympics in Paris markin…

We’re delighted that menopause expert Dr Juliet McGrattan will be holding a free webinar on this important topic, open to a…

We are pleased to make available a free online course on sports bras and breast health, designed for runners/athletes, and th…

Could you inspire other people to get active for the first time, or to experience the joy of reaching goals they never knew w…

Above: The first off road course took place at Stirling Court Hotel in 2023 Jog leaders will have the chance to expand their …

Could you inspire other people to get active for the first time, or to experience the joy of reaching goals they never knew w…

Bottom left – Paolo Maccagno founded Runforever at HMP & YOI Grampian; Bottom right  – Corstorphine AAC is r…

We’re delighted that our partnership with SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) has been shortlisted for the Active …

We are delighted to offer a free webinar with menopause expert, Dr Juliet McGrattan, as part of our Menopause Friendly campai…

Above: Eilidh Doyle talks to Bryan Burnett on Awards night (pic: Bobby Gavin) Scotland’s most-decorated track and field…

Above: Group of the Year, Carluke jogscotland. All photos by Bobby Gavin www.thatonemoment.co.uk The winners of the 4J Studio…

Today is World Menopause Day, and we’re calling on more jogscotland groups to join our Menopause Friendly campaign, to …

Buy tickets for the 4J Awards Dinner We are delighted to announce the shortlists for the jogscotland Annual Awards 2023. Huge…

It’s arrived! After months of build-up – and for some Jog Scotties, many weeks of running – it’s time…

Have you got your entry in yet for The Big 100 jogscotland Virtual Challenge? We’re planning to celebrate all your achievem…

Nominate online now It’s your last chance to make nominations for the 2023 jogscotland Annual Awards – we close a…

Book now! We are delighted to open bookings for this year’s Jog Leader Conference, which will be held at Aberdeen Sport…

Applications have opened for a new grant fund, aimed at helping more people enjoy the benefits of running and athletics. The …

Could you inspire others with your love of running? Are you passionate about the ways in which physical activity can help peo…

Pictured: Killie Striders were our Group of the Year in 2022 Nominate online now Nominations are now open for the jogscotland…

View vacancy listing on the scottishathletics ‘Jobs in Athletics’ page scottishathletics and jogscotland are seek…

Read more about the module on the scottishathletics website We are pleased be offering a course for leaders who want to expan…

Athletics Trust Scotland Scotland’s first ever official National Running Week is set to take place from the 5 to 11 June 20…

We’re delighted to announce a new Virtual jogscotland Challenge for summer 2023 – The Big 100! This year marks th…

View and book Leadership in Running Fitness courses Could you inspire others to improve their wellbeing by getting active wit…

Read the documents now We’d like to let jog leaders know that our website now links to a range of updated and new docum…

We’re heading towards New Year, which is always one of the busiest times for jogging groups as everyone dives into their Ne…

The Women’s Sports Alliance has published its 2022 Awards shortlists, and jogscotland and scottishathletics are the running…

jogscotland‘s work to support joggers going through menopause was recognised last night at the Scottish Women in Sport …

View and book Leadership in Running Fitness courses Could you inspire others to improve their wellbeing by getting active wit…

Above: jogscotland Penicuik took part in our World Menopause Day activity last month We are delighted to be among those short…

Above: Killie Striders were our Group of the Year. All pics: Bobby Gavin We celebrated the very best of jogscotland at the Gl…

Book your tickets We are delighted to announce that international ultrarunner, James Stewart, will join us as keynote speaker…

World Menopause Day 2022 falls on 18 October, and as part of our #MenopauseFriendly campaign, we’d like our groups to h…

We are delighted to announce the shortlists for this year’s jogscotland Annual Awards! The awards will be presented on …

Tickets for sale for 4J Annual Awards The jogscotland Annual Awards will be presented on Saturday 29 October at the Hilton Ho…

Pictured: Let’s Go Linlithgow, Group of the Year 2021 ***Update: Nominations are now closed – thank you to everyo…

Could you inspire others to change their lives by getting active? Become a jogscotland jog leader, and share your passion for…

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of jogscotland, and we’re excited for you to celebrate with us! We’v…

The jogscotland 20th Birthday Virtual 5K is now sold out – THANK YOU to everyone who has signed up to take part! Don…

Our members will be aware that public health rules and guidelines around Covid have been evolving in recent weeks and months.…

SAMH and scottishathletics are today celebrating the fifth anniversary of a partnership which has supported the wellbeing of …

Pictured: JogScotland Penicuik are one of our first Menopause Friendly groups jogscotland groups from Kelso to Kintore are em…

We are delighted to have the first dates of the 2022 education programme confirmed for our Leadership in Running Fitness (LiR…

Find out more about the LiRF course An incredible 376 new jog leaders have been trained by the scottishathletics coach educat…

We are delighted that the scottishathletics and jogscotland community has scooped a total of eight nominations for this yearâ…

We are delighted today to launch the jogscotland #MenopauseFriendly campaign, to help our joggers learn about running through…

We are delighted to invite our jog leaders to join us for a special evening with Dr Juliet McGrattan. Juliet is an expert in …

Above: Group of the Year, Let’s Go Linlithgow. All photos by Bobby Gavin https://www.thatonemoment.co.uk/ The winners o…

Above: All the nominees for the jogscotland Annual Awards 4J Awards Dinner information We’re all set to celebrate the very …

Book your place now The Jog Leader Conference is back for 2021 – and this time, it’s online! We’ve decided …

Buy tickets for the 4J Studios Annual Awards Dinner on 9 October The 4J Studios scottishathletics and jogscotland Annual Awar…

Buy tickets online Five-time Olympian Jo Pavey, MBE will be our Guest of Honour at the 4J Annual Awards next month. We’re d…

scottishathletics and jogscotland are pleased to confirm plans to present the 4J Annual Awards at an Awards Dinner later this…

Pictured: jogscotland Achiever of the Year 2020 – Diane Davidson of Jed Joggers. Picture: With thanks to Bill McBurnie …

Read the full announcement on the UK Athletics website Many of our groups have now returned to group activity, with our jog l…

Could you inspire others to get active, by becoming a jogscotland jog leader? Our Leadership in Running Fitness (LiRF) course…

The Daily Mile Olympian Eilidh Doyle has been announced as ambassador for The Daily Mile in Scotland – with the project hav…

Follow Athletics Trust Scotland on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Ian Beattie has spoken of his excitement for the futu…

Why we are backing the Daily Mile Nation Strategy scottishathletics and jogscotland are working in partnership with the Daily…

Kyle Greig in action for Scotland at the ACP in Perth in 2019 (photo by Steve Adam) GB ultra international and experienced jo…

Keep on Running campaign page As Covid restrictions begin to ease and jogscotland gradually returns to group running, we’re…

*Photo prior to Covid-19 jogscotland has welcomed changes to the Covid-19 restrictions which remove the travel ban for meetin…

Support the work of Athletics Trust Scotland – visit the website and follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We are deli…

jogscotland’s jog leaders will play a key role in helping Scotland emerge happy and healthy from the Covid crisis, acco…

How to master an Honours nomination – April 21 session The jogscotland community is full of people who give their all to he…

We are pleased to confirm that, following the First Minister’s announcement on 9 March, jogscotland groups in Level 4 areas…

Why not make 2021 the year you become a jogscotland jog leader? We are delighted to have the Leadership in Running Fitness (L…

We are sad to be saying goodbye this week to two members of the jogscotland team, Laura Kirkland and Andrea Gavin. The pair j…

We are proud to announce that more than 1,000 jogscotland jog leaders have now been trained in mental health awareness with o…

 “Thanks to everyone from the jogscotland community – you do phenomenal work every day of the week, all year round, …

We are sure most of you are aware already there have been some further changes announced today (Monday 4 January) in the figh…

jogscotland and scottishathletics will close at 3pm on 24 December and will reopen at 9am on 6 January 2021. We wish all our …

A fundraising manager is sought to help secure the future of athletics and running in Scotland. Athletics Trust Scotland is a…

Our Keep on Running clubs and groups have been telling us what they think of the campaign so far. The Keep on Running campaig…

We’re delighted that our Saheliya Community Strides project has been recognised at this evening’s Scottish Women …

The Daily Mile website jogscotland  and scottishathletics are delighted to make a commitment to work in partnership on Scotl…

Keep on Running campaign page Laura Muir has lent her support to our Keep On Running campaign! scottishathletics and jogscotl…

The First Minister yesterday (Tuesday 17 November) provided an update on the local protection levels for each local authority…

We invite you to join us on our Virtual Festive Fun 5K! You can sign up for the event online and complete it in your own time…

Further to the update provided by the First Minister on 23 October regarding the announcement of a five-level system of ‘pr…

Active Girls Day falls on Friday 30 October, and we’re inviting you to get involved! Studies show that girls are much m…

Our Keep on Running campaign launched a couple of weeks ago and is already making a big impact across the jogscotland and ath…

We are delighted to announce that the our Leadership in Running Fitness (LiRF) course, which qualifies you to become a jogsco…

The 4J Studios jogscotland Awards have been awarded for 2020, in a special online awards show hosted by Bryan Burnett –…

The final countdown is on for the 4J Studios scottishathletics and jogscotland Annual Awards! With four jogscotland Awards wi…

As the 4J Annual Awards go online, we’re looking forward to welcoming you to the celebrations on the scottishathletics YouT…

Keep on Running campaign page Started running in 2020? Why not join your local athletics club or jogscotland group? We know h…

We are delighted to announce the shortlists for the 4J Studios jogscotland Awards 2020! It has been a year like no other, whe…

Pictured: Anster Allsorts started out running in smaller groups when lockdown first eased, and have now increased their group…

jogscotland welcomes the Scottish Government announcement yesterday of the latest planned moves for the route map through, an…

We have emailed jogscotland members today to ask if you could spare a moment to complete our annual equality monitoring surve…

We welcome the Scottish Government announcement yesterday of the latest planned moves through the route map process for exiti…

Above: Jill Spink, winner of the SAMH Mental Wellbeing Award 2019, receives her award from Billy Watson of SAMH scottishathle…

jogscotland and scottishathletics welcomed the First Minister’s announcement on Thursday (July 9) in respect of moving into…

We are delighted today to open nominations for the 2020 jogscotland 4J Studios Annual Awards! With the emergence from lockdow…

jogscotland and scottishathletics welcomed the First Minister’s announcement on Thursday 18 June on easing Covid-19 restric…

Phase 1 Route Map – Guidance for Athletes and Joggers Phase 1 Route Map – Guidance for Clubs and Jog Groups Phase…

Download the programmes – Walk for Fitness – Full Programme Learn To Run – Full Programme Do you want to us…

In view of the latest advice from the Scottish and UK Government, jogscotland and scottishathletics stress that group session…

Above: Group of the Year, Anster Allsorts – all photos by Bobby Gavin The winners of our 2019 Annual Awards were announ…

jogscotland was honoured to be presented with the Frame Innovation in Sport Award at the Scottish Women in Sport Awards on 8 …

jogscotland has been shortlisted for two awards at this year’s Scottish Women in Sport Awards. The news is recognition of …

We are delighted to announce the shortlists for this year’s jogscotland Annual Awards! Our judges have considered hundr…

Two jogscotland groups were accepted as affiliated scottishathletics clubs at the recent scottishathletics board meeting. Co…

Tickets are now on sale for year’s Jog Leader Conference, which will be held in Aberdeen. The event will take place on 2 No…

Nominations are now open for the 2019 jogscotland Awards, so it’s time to put forward the leaders, joggers, and groups …

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is offering to provide its Heartstart CPR training to jogscotland groups, in exchange for …

Paula Radcliffe will be Guest of Honour at the scottishathletics and jogscotland FPSG Awards Dinner later this year! The wome…

Read the announcement on the sportscotland website. We’re delighted to announce that jogscotland has received funding f…

We’re delighted to announce the launch of the first ever jogscotland virtual run! The jogscotland Wellbeing 5K is your …

jogscotland groups around the country will be picking up litter as they jog – also known as plogging – during Keep Scotl…

We’re delighted to launch a new initiative today, to help overcome mental health barriers that can stop people getting …

We have launched a new membership system today, and are once more able to take new memberships – you can join jogscotla…

We are delighted to announced that jogscotland, working in partnership with SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health), is…

Jog leaders from around Scotland gathered together at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow on Saturday for our Jog Leader Conference…

We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2018 jogscotland Awards! Our winners in four categories were announced last n…

Please note that jogscotland and scottishathletics will be transferring to a new membership system in November. As a result,…

We’ve a brilliant line-up for the 2018 Jog Leader Conference, to be held at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow on 3 November. T…

Today is World Mental Health Day, and we’re delighted to mark the day by announcing our latest mental health initiative –…

After five months, 26 jog groups, hundreds of runners, and a huge impact across the country, our mental health initiative, S…

It’s Active Girls Day and jogscotland groups around the country are marking it with sessions designed to inspire girls to g…

Pictured: Group of the Year 2017, Tain Joggers We are delighted to announce the nominees for the 2018 jogscotland Annual Awar…

We are delighted to announce that we will be holding a Jog Leader Conference in Glasgow on 3 November. The event, which runs…

Above: Tain Joggers, our 2017 Group of the Year Nominate now using our online form Buy tickets for the Annual Awards dinner v…

Photo by Mark Shearman British track legend Dame Kelly Holmes will be our Guest of Honour at the FPSG scottishathletics &…

Victoria Park Glasgow is part of the athletics establishment in Scotland – formed in 1930, the club has a host of natio…

A special touch of jogscotland magic is going to descend on the Simplyhealth Great Aberdeen 10K on 26 August, with our first …

We’ve done it! We’re now full signatories of the SAMH Mental Health Charter for Physical Activity and Sport. In February,…

Our mascot Jog Scotty has had pups! Sammy, Agnes and Lee are small black toy dogs who represent physical and mental wellbeing…

Above: Wishaw jogscotland with Law & District AAC Three new jogscotland groups have been launched on one day as part of o…

In 2017 we joined forces with SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) because both organisations share the belief that …

Please note that, due to the red weather warning, sportscotland have closed Caledonia House for the rest of 28 February and a…

scottishathletics and jogscotland are delighted to announce a new two-year partnership with Voice Mobile, one of the largest…

Friday 2 February 2018 marks the launch of ‘Scotland’s Mental Health Charter for Physical Activity and Sport’ which aim…

Pictured above: Ardler Running Ladies celebrating their 10th anniversary last year – chosen by Jog Leader Fiona Mccallu…

Above: Andrea (left) and Laura We’re delighted to have welcomed two new members of staff to the jogscotland team. Andrea G…

At the Great Winter Run in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, on 13 January, we’ll have a special dedicated start area for jogscotla…

jogscotland groups across the country are welcoming new members as the new year gets underway, with resolutions a-plenty! The…

We are delighted to announce a new partnership between jogscotland and DW Fitness First, the UK’s leading gym and retail …

The winners of this year’s jogscotland Awards were announced at a glittering ceremony in Glasgow on Friday, as part of …

This week is World Mental Health Week and the theme this year is ‘Mental health in the workplace’. We all have mental hea…

We’re delighted to be linking up with DW Fitness First to host a FREE 5K from their Dundee club on Tuesday 10 October – …

We are delighted to announce the short-lists for this year’s jogscotland Awards. With an incredible 276 nominations across …

Above: Group of the Year 2016, jogscotland Kintore Every year, we celebrate the best of jogscotland with our annual awards, w…

Join us for OUTrun, a 5-mile chip-timed run through one of Glasgow’s most scenic and best-loved dear green places. Starting…

We are delighted to be celebrating of our partnership with SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) tomorrow (7 July) at…

We are delighted to announce that the Scottish Government, via sportscotland have committed £60K to the jogscotland programm…

scottishathletics and SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) are delighted to announce a new collaborative partnership…

The jogscotland Challenge Series is back for 2017, with a series of events that we particularly recommend for joggers of all …

It has now been confirmed to scottishathletics that Scottish Government funding for jogscotland won’t continue for the fina…

We are working with parkrun to develop a new activity tracker app, which will help joggers and Jog Leaders track their jogsco…

jogscotland and scottishathletics are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with AfterShokz, the number one bone c…

Pictured: The jogscotland start wave at the Great Scottish Run in October We’re delighted to announce that there’ll be a …

Pictured: JogScotland Haddington, with Leader of the Year Neil Scott (back row, third from right) The jogscotland Award Winne…

Above: Group of the Year 2015, jogscotland Hazlehead We are delighted to announce the shortlists for the jogscotland Awards 2…

We’re delighted to announce that for the second year running, there’ll be a dedicated jogscotland start area at the b…

Next week – 19-25 September – will see the launch of the Rainbow Laces campaign for 2016, and we’re encour…

ABOVE: Muir of Ord jogscotland at the 2015 Awards The nomination period for our Annual Awards has been extended until 9am on …

Entries are open for the Hawick 5K on 28 August, a fun, friendly event in the beautiful Borders! Organised by Teviotdale Ha…

Pictured: jogscotland Hazlehead, winners of the 2015 Group of the Year award Nominations are now OPEN for the jogscotland Awa…

British sprint legend Derek Redmond will be Guest of Honour at the scottishathletics and jogscotland Annual Awards later th…

Enter now for the jogscotland Challenge Pitlochry 5K on 18 September! We are delighted that the jogscotland Challenge Series…

Baxters River Ness 10K and 5K fun run are part of our 2016 Challenge Series – and part of a whole weekend of running fu…

Check out the latest edition of the jogscotland magazine – full of inspiring stories and news from groups right around …

The jogscotland Challenge Series 2016 got underway at the weekend with the Run Balmoral Wee Trail Race taking place beneath …

Today we’re saying goodbye to our membership development officer, Jo Stevens, for a few months as she goes on maternity…

The Great Edinburgh Run takes place this Sunday (17 April), and jogscotland members will all be able to start the race togeth…

We are delighted to announce this year’s jogscotland Challenge Series events! As ever, the events we include in our series …

Many jogscotland members will already be familiar with parkrun, the free, weekly timed 5K that takes place all over the coun…

Could you inspire others to get active? At the heart of jogscotland are our Jog Leaders – they inspire, encourage and g…

A record 365 new members have already signed up to join jogscotland in the first weeks of the year! The annual surge in new m…

For many of us, the start of a new year sees us pulling on our trainers and resolving to get active. Whether you want to lose…