Cowal 5k
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Event overview
The Cowal Gathering is a Highland games festival held in Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland. It is described as a festival of Scottish culture and family entertainment that draws around 20,000 visitors each year. The organiser is a Scottish Incorporated Charitable Organisation, charity number SC047875. The 2026 event dates are listed as Thursday 27th to Saturday 29th August.
Activities and competitions
The programme includes stadium events and competitive disciplines such as highland dancing, pipe bands, solo piping, heavy athletics and backhold wrestling. Other on-site offerings include family activities, a music tent and a performance arena. Street entertainment appears alongside displays and evening events such as a classic car display and a night time street parade with fireworks. A running event is listed among competitor categories as the Cowal 5k. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.