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5K runs in Edinburgh and Lothians

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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.
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £32
  • 7 charities
Edinburgh, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5 km road running + 116 m ascent
This brand new venue is not for the faint-hearted with courses that will drag you through jaw-dropping scenery, winding woodland trails and circling beach shores on a gritty, leg-burning adventure.
  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
  • £80
  • 2 charities
South Queensferry, West Lothian, UK

Tough Mudder Scotland | 5K

This brand new venue is not for the faint-hearted with courses that will drag you through jaw-dropping scenery, winding woodland trails and circling beach shores on a gritty, leg-burning adventure.

  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Traffic free
  • Fundraising optional
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5 km multi terrain running
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.
  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
  • £35
Roslin, Midlothian, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 5 km trail running
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.
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026
  • £39.75
South Queensferry, Edinburgh, UK

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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5 km road running + 113 m ascent
  • Sat 13 Dec
North Berwick, East Lothian, UK

Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 2 | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Tue 16 Dec
Edinburgh, UK

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2025 Series

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 21 Dec
Edinburgh, UK

Santa & Elf Dash | 5K Santa Dash

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
North Berwick, East Lothian, UK

Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 3 | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 7 Feb 2026
Edinburgh, UK

The Edinburgh 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run | 5K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 7 Feb 2026
Dunbar, East Lothian, UK

Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 4 | 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 14 Mar 2026
Dunbar, East Lothian, UK

Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 5

  • 5K run
  • Trail run

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