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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- Sun 29 Mar
- £12.50-£36
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!
- Charity half marathon
- Charity 10K run
- Fun run
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
- FREE-£176
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, previously voted UK's fastest!
- Marathon 2
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Fun run 4
- Sat 6 Jun
- £35-£45
Hop Run
If you like great beer and running on amazing riverside trails then this event is for you! Run through the beautiful valley of the North Esk River to finish at the brewery for a free beer.
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Sat 20 Jun
- £25
Pink Ribbon Walk | Edinburgh Holyrood Park
Get ready to experience the beauty of the city as you soak up the atmosphere at Holyrood Park, home to the start and finish, whilst taking in iconic landmarks like Arthur’s Seat and Edinburgh Castle.
- 10 miles walking
- Sat 25 Jul
- £330
Rat Race 100 Ultramarathon
The 100-mile ultra for people who don't do 100-mile ultramarathons. Walk or run from Edinburgh Castle to Glamis within 48 hours, fully supported.
- 100 miles trail running + 4853 ft ascent
- Sun 16 Aug
- £37.75
Scottish 10K
A seriously flat and rapid course with downhill sections along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse with a grandstand finish. Come and be a part of it!
- 10 km road running + 33 m ascent
- Sun 16 Aug
- £46.75
Scottish Half Marathon
A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse plus grandstand finish. Come and be part of it!
- 13.1 miles road running + 57 m ascent
- Sun 20 Sep
- £27.50-£37.75
Men's 10K Edinburgh
A stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life or someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10 km road running + 100 m ascent
- Sun 20 Sep
- £27.50-£37.75
Women's 10K Edinburgh
A stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life and/or someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10 km road running + 115 m ascent
- 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 28 Nov
- £8-£35
Edinburgh MoRun
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, Edinburgh!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 5 Apr
- £22-£26
Holyrood Park 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Up and Running Events is bringing our signature high-energy atmosphere and smooth organisation to the iconic setting of Holyrood Park in 2026.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 11 Apr
- £20-£24
The Meadows 5K/10K
Kick-start your spring racing season at the Meadows 5K & 10K in the heart of Edinburgh.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 25 - Sun 26 Apr
- £60
Lone Wolf Scotland
A Race for Everyone – From Beginners to Elite Athletes, a social run with all runners helping each other. on the start line every hour.
- 24 hrs trail running
- Tue 12 May
- £7-£10
Blast 5K - The Meadows 2026 Series
Join in for the popular lunchtime 5K, better known as the Blast 5K @ The Meadows Series - a popular mid-week event set in the heart of Edinburgh's beautiful Meadows!
- 5 km road running
- Sat 6 Jun
- £80-£140
Tough Mudder Scotland
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.
- Obstacle race 3
- Sun 7 Jun
- £2-£20
My Name'5 Doddie 5K, 10K & 1K Kids Race
Take on the My Name’5 Doddie Charity Race and run for a fantastic cause!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 26 Jul
- £27-£32
Scurry to the Sea
A unique 12 mile running event and a chance to take in some of Edinburgh’s finest views.
- 12 miles multi terrain running
- Sun 13 Sep
- £7-£20
The Kiltwalk Edinburgh
Step out in tartan and take on Scotland’s biggest Kiltwalk, powering through Edinburgh’s iconic streets and scenery while raising life-changing funds for the charity that matters most to you.
- Charity walk 3
- Tue 6 Oct
- £7-£10
Blast 5K - The Meadows 2026 Series
Join in for the popular lunchtime 5K, better known as the Blast 5K @ The Meadows Series - a popular mid-week event set in the heart of Edinburgh's beautiful Meadows!
- 5 km road running
- Tue 22 Dec
- £7-£10
Blast 5K - The Meadows 2026 Series
Join in for the popular lunchtime 5K, better known as the Blast 5K @ The Meadows Series - a popular mid-week event set in the heart of Edinburgh's beautiful Meadows!
- 5 km road running
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May
- £35-£125
Muck n' Mac Fest
Experience Tweed Valley gravel riding plus live music, talks, films, wellness programme, walking routes, camping and family-friendly activities, all staged at Scotland's oldest inhabited house.
- Gravel events 6
- Sun 9 Aug
- £20-£55
Durty Trail Weekender
Lace up and conquer Bowhill Estate’s spectacular trails this summer — from beginner 5K dashes to epic 50K adventures through the rolling Borders hills.
- 50K ultra run
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- 5K run