5K runs in Edinburgh and Lothians
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- Sat 23 May
- £32
Edinburgh 5K
The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
- 5 km road running + 116 m ascent
- Sat 6 Jun
- £35
Hop Run | 5K
If you like great beer and running on amazing riverside trails then this event is for you! Run 5K through the beautiful valley of the North Esk River to finish at the brewery for a free beer.
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 7 Nov
- £39.75
Supernova Forth Road Bridge 5K
Experience a dazzling 5K across the iconic Forth Road Bridge, moving at your own pace through vibrant light features in an accessible, unforgettable night-time challenge.
- 5 km road running + 113 m ascent
- Sat 7 Feb
- £25-£30
The Edinburgh 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run | 5K
- 5 km road running
- Sat 7 Feb
- £20
Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 4 | 5K
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 14 Mar
- £20-£30
Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 5
- 5K run
- Trail run
- Sat 6 Jun
- £80
Tough Mudder Scotland | 5K
- 5 km multi terrain running