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£7.50 - £25
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Join Great Scottish Events for the perfect family day that will get everyone in the festive spirit. With a 5k, 10k and toddle on offer, as well as lots of stalls offering warm and tasty refreshments, there's something for all to enjoy.
5k, Edinburgh Christmas 10k Walk, 10k, and 1 more
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Sun 3rd Dec 2023
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Inbhir Líte, Edinburgh EH3 5PD, UK
Start times
Sun 3rd Dec 2023
5k:
9:30am | Edinburgh Christmas 10k Walk:
9:40am | 10k:
11:00am | Santa Toddle:
1:30pm Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Great Scottish Christmas Festival
5k
5km
£13 - £25
10k
10km
£13 - £25
Santa Toddle
1.5km
£7.50
Edinburgh Christmas 10k Walk
10km
£13 - £25
Route information
Run (or walk) through the cold and crisp Inverleith Park, with this fast and flat route that caters for all abilities.
The other Christmas festivities happening at the festival are sure to give you that added boost to cross the finish line.
Santa Toddle
This fantastic 1500 metre guarantees to get your little ones burning off the excitement of Christmas. This fun run is great for all the family. There will plenty of chances for them to meet Santa too.
What's included
- Unique Finishers' Medal
- Chip-timed results
- Santa's Grotto
- Christmas Hamper draw for all early bird entrants (before 31st October)
How to get there
Inbhir Líte, Edinburgh EH3 5PD, UK
Get full directionsBy Bus/Coach
The closest bus/coach station to Inverleith Park is Learmonth Grove, which is approximately a 4 minute walk away.
By Train
The closest train station is Haymarket, which is a 30 minute walk away from Inverleith Park.
Parking
There are plenty of car parks nearby to Inverleith Park. The closest is name JustPark and can be located at 10 Young St, Edinburgh EH2 4JB.
Event day logistics
09:00 Santa's Grotto opens
09:30 5k starts
09:40 Edinburgh Christmas 10k Walk starts
11:00 10k starts
13:30 Santa Toddle race starts
17:00 Santa's Grotto closes
Age Restrictions
- 5k - At least 11 years old
- 10k - At least 15 years old
FAQs
Are there age restrictions on any of the races at Edinburgh Christmas 5k and 10k?
You must be at least 15 years old to enter the 10k and at least 11 years old to enter the 5k.
Can I wear fancy dress for the The Edinburgh Christmas 5k, 10k or Santa Toddle?
Yes, festive fancy dress is strongly encouraged as it sets a great atmosphere. The Great Scottish Events ask that you still wear the appropriate clothing for running to minimise the risk of injury.
Where can I find out my results for The Edinburgh Christmas 5k and 10k?
The results for the 5k and 10k races will be uploaded to the Great Scottish Events website after the event finishes.
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