5K runs in Edinburgh and Lothians
Find 5k runs near me in Edinburgh and Lothians for 2025/2026 - filter by date or location, display on a map or use the advanced search to find your perfect race.
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- Sat 22 Nov
- £25-£30
Edinburgh MoRun | 5K
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the 5K, Edinburgh!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- All ages
- 5 km road running

- Sat 23 May 2026
- £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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 11 & over
- 5 km road running + 116 m ascent

- Sat 6 Jun 2026
Tough Mudder Scotland | 5K
Secure your charity place in Tough Mudder Scotland 5K today. Run for charity in a muddy obstacle course while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Fundraising optional
- Age 14 & over
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sat 1 Nov
Supernova Forth Road Bridge 5K
- 5 km road running + 113 m ascent
- Sat 15 Nov
Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 1 | 13K
- 13 km trail running
- Sat 15 Nov
Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 1 | 5K
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 13 Dec
Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 2 | 5K
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 3 | 5K
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 7 Feb 2026
The Edinburgh 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run | 5K
- 5 km road running
- Sat 7 Feb 2026
Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 4 | 5K
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 14 Mar 2026
Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 5 | 16K
- 16 km trail running
- Sat 14 Mar 2026
Fox Trail Winter Running Series | Race 5 | 5K
- 5 km trail running