Grand Prix Snooker returns to Glasgow bringing with it all the top-ranked players, including John Higgins, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Stephen Hendry and Stephen Maguire.
3 Oct–11 Oct (Times vary) at Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow.

A 5km fun run with charity concessions available for those running for a good cause.
4 Oct 11.00am at Bellahouston Park, Glasgow.

Male and female bodybuilders and figure girls battling it out to see who will be British Champion.
4 Oct 12.00 & 5.00 at SECC, Glasgow.

Annual display of pedal power as participants cycle the 50 miles from Glasgow to the finishing line in Edinburgh.
13 Sep at Glasgow Green, Glasgow.

Kind-hearted daredevils throw themselves off the mighty titan crane (with a rope, thankfully), all in the name of charity – learning disability charity ENABLE Scotland. You can join them by raising sponsorship, or just go along and watch for moral support. £20 registration fee.
3 Oct (Times vary) at Titan Clydebank, Glasgow.

Ten to twelve-mile runs on all sorts of exciting terrain, with mud, hills and the extra-challenging Turbo X Zone. There’s also a short fun run for children. T-shirts, goody bags and more are available for competitors, as well as prizes for the winners. For more information and to enter, see the website.
12 Sep 10.00am at Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow.

The real deal WWE superstars of US wrestling bring the pain to the UK with the line-up including Triple H, Shawn Michaels and John Cena.
5 Nov 7.30 at Braehead Arena, Glasgow.

An exhibition exploring Scotland’s first school dedicated to sporting excellence, where pupils study academic subjects along with athletics, gymnastics, badminton, hockey or swimming.
19 Sep–8 Nov at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow.