Edinburgh

Edinburgh

The Scottish capital's historic streets and vibrant culture create an incredible setting for outdoor events!

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Explore Edinburgh

One of the most beautiful and popular cities in the UK, the bustling Scottish capital hosts more than its fair share of outdoor events. Use this page to discover the events, clubs and adventures on offer in Edinburgh.

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Edinburgh Marathon Festival
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Edinburgh Marathon Festival

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An inclusive city centre run past some of Edinburgh's most recognisable landmarks to engage women in physical activity whilst promoting health and well-being all year round.
  • Sun 22 Oct
  • £24.75-£34
  • 2 charities
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Women's 10K Edinburgh

An inclusive city centre run past some of Edinburgh's most recognisable landmarks to engage women in physical activity whilst promoting health and well-being all year round.

  • 10K run

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Spring events in Edinburgh

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Dare to be different and run Kilomathon Scotland! With a choice of distances, fun for the kids and a roaring grandstand finish in the Murrayfield Stadium you can look forward to a great day out!
  • Sun 9 Apr
  • £13.50-£26.75
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Kilomathon Scotland

Dare to be different and run Kilomathon Scotland! With a choice of distances, fun for the kids and a roaring grandstand finish in the Murrayfield Stadium you can look forward to a great day out!

  • 10 miler
  • 5K run
  • Fun run
Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer, there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, voted UK's fastest!
  • Sat 27 - Sun 28 May
  • £13-£138
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer, there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, voted UK's fastest!

  • Marathon 2
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 4
  • Sat 1 Apr
  • £35
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

The Drop - Edinburgh

A different kind of race

  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Sun 23 Apr
  • £15-£17
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

The Newhaven Lighthouse 10K

This scenic 10k route starts and finishes at The Lighthouse Park by Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh.

  • 10K run
  • Sun 7 May
  • £6-£14
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

May 5K & 10K, Edinburgh

Blast Running's popular 5km and 10km runs are held once a month.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Fri 19 May
  • £18-£20
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Scurry Around Cramond Island 5 Mile Run

A unique multi terrain 5 mile sunset running event encompassing Edinburgh's tidal Cramond island.

  • Multi-terrain run

Summer events in Edinburgh

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  • Sat 24 Jun
  • £3-£42
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

The Sunset Running Festival

Join Blast Running on the start line for the 3rd year of this summer evening running event in 2023.

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Sun 23 Jul
  • £23-£29
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Scurry to the Sea

A unique 12 mile running event and a chance to take in some of Edinburgh’s finest views.

  • Multi-terrain run
  • Wed 30 Aug
  • £6
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Inverleith Sundowner 5K Series - Race 3

This fun Summer Series comprises 3 x 5k evening events around Inverleith Park, Edinburgh

  • 5K run

Autumn events in Edinburgh

Explore a range of runs, bike rides and more in the Scottish capital! Subscribe to our newsletter for more updates.

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Get into the wild and make some memories with this charity hill-walking challenge in the beautiful Pentland Hills just south of Edinburgh.
  • Sat 2 Sep
  • £50
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Artemis Pentland Peaks Challenge

Get into the wild and make some memories with this charity hill-walking challenge in the beautiful Pentland Hills just south of Edinburgh.

  • Challenge walk 2
  • Hike
An inclusive city centre run past some of Edinburgh's most recognisable landmarks, setting the stage for the men of Scotland and beyond to make positive change to their own lives or to someone else's.
  • Sun 22 Oct
  • £31-£33
  • 2 charities
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Men's 10K Edinburgh

An inclusive city centre run past some of Edinburgh's most recognisable landmarks, setting the stage for the men of Scotland and beyond to make positive change to their own lives or to someone else's.

  • 10K run
An inclusive city centre run past some of Edinburgh's most recognisable landmarks to engage women in physical activity whilst promoting health and well-being all year round.
  • Sun 22 Oct
  • £24.75-£34
  • 2 charities
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Women's 10K Edinburgh

An inclusive city centre run past some of Edinburgh's most recognisable landmarks to engage women in physical activity whilst promoting health and well-being all year round.

  • 10K run
  • Sun 3 Sep
  • £22-£24
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Dalmeny Trail Half Marathon

This beautiful trail half marathon route is on approx 40% tarmac and 60% farm roads and trail.

  • Half marathon
  • Tue 5 Sep
  • £6-£8
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

September 5K The Meadows

Blast Running's monthly lunchtime 5k's are always an enjoyable event.

  • 5K run
  • Sun 17 Sep
  • £6.50-£20
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

The Kiltwalk Edinburgh

Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, pipes, blethering, support and sheer emotion in Scotland's capital this year with various routes for all abilities.

  • Sponsored walk 3
  • Tue 10 Oct
  • £6-£8
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

October 5K The Meadows

Blast Running's monthly lunchtime 5k's are always an enjoyable event.

  • 5K run
  • Sat 25 Nov
  • £10-£30
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with our focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon

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