Sun 7 Dec 2025 Edinburgh, UK

The Great Scottish Christmas Festival

The Edinburgh Christmas Running Festival has become a festive favourite for families, friends and colleagues alike.

3 races

  • Sun 7 Dec
  • #1 of 3
Inverleith Park, Edinburgh

Junior Run

12:30

All ages

£10-£15

  • 1500 m road running
  • Sun 7 Dec
  • #2 of 3
Inverleith Park, Edinburgh

5K

09:30

Age 11 & over

£19-£26

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 7 Dec
  • #3 of 3
Inverleith Park, Edinburgh

10K

11:00

Age 15 & over

£22-£29

  • 10 km road running

Event overview

With a 5K, 10K and the Junior 1500m Fun Run, there’s something for everyone β€” all set against the magic of the city’s Christmas celebrations. The event has run since 2007 and is a true highlight of Edinburgh’s seasonal calendar.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers

Location

  • Park

Races at event

  • Sun 7 Dec
  • #1 of 3
Inverleith Park, Edinburgh
Junior Run

12:30

All ages

£10-£15

  • 1500 m road running
  • Sun 7 Dec
  • #2 of 3
Inverleith Park, Edinburgh
5K

09:30

Age 11 & over

£19-£26

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 7 Dec
  • #3 of 3
Inverleith Park, Edinburgh
10K

11:00

Age 15 & over

£22-£29

  • 10 km road running

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