What we do

Welcome to Scotland's very own recreational running network!

Established in 2002 by scottishathletics, the governing body of athletics in Scotland, jogscotland uses simple, gentle walk/jog/run programmes to encourage everyone to get out and be active!

The jogscotland programme is supported by NHS Health Scotland, sportscotland and the Scottish Government Health Department; three national bodies working together to help many people in Scotland adopt a healthier and more active lifestyle.

jogscotland has four main areas of work ...

jogscotland trains leaders, and provides support, advice and promotion for jogging groups across the country in local communities and in workplace settings.

jogscotland organises the Co-operative jogscotland 5k Challenges - fun races held in five venues across the country, that encourage people to walk, jog or crawl round scenic 5k routes.

3. Co-operative Junior jogscotland

The Junior jogscotland programme started in January 2007, the programme uses fun running based games to get children active.

jogscotland seeks to develop and promote healthy living and increased physical activity with traditionally 'hard to reach' groups of people.

Projects include ...

'Mums on the Run' - a 'Girls on the Move' funded jogging group for young mothers, that provided crèche facilities and 'Buggyfit' classes. This took place in 2006 and 2007 and was a great success. It is hoped that the knowledge gained from the programme will turn it into a larger project in the future.

All Male jogging groups - jogscotland has joined forces with the Men's Health Forum Scotland (MHFS) to establish a network of male jogging groups in preparation for the 2007 Men's 10k.

The Scottish Executive provided further funding in 2007/08 to support the development of both of these programmes.