Edinburgh Christmas Festival Runs
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Edinburgh Christmas Festival Runs
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Bring your family, friends and workmates and enjoy what has been described as Edinburgh's Premier Christmas running event. With a 5k, 10k and Junior Christmas 1500 Fun Run on offer, there's something for all to enjoy. Don't delay, enter today!
Early Bird pricing if you enter before 31st October 2024.
5k, 10k and Junior Christmas 1500 Fun Run
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Sun, Dec 1, 2024
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Location
Inverleith Park, Edinburgh EH3 5PA, UK
Start times
Sunday, Dec 1, 2024
5k: 9:30 AM10k: 11:00 AMJunior Christmas 1500 Fun Run: 12:30 PM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Edinburgh Christmas Festival Runs
5k
5km
£15.90 - £32.86
10k
10km
£15.90 - £32.86
Junior Christmas 1500 Fun Run
1.5km
£8.48 - £19.08
Route information
Run (or walk) through the cold and crisp Inverleith Park, with this fast and flat route that caters for all abilities.
Junior Christmas 1500 Fun Run
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.
What's included
- Unique Finishers' Medal
- Chip-timed results
- Christmas Hamper draw for all early bird entrants (before 31st October)
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd special prizes for the Edinburgh Christmas 5k & 10k Runs and Junior 1500 Christmas Dash
How to get there
Inverleith Park, Edinburgh EH3 5PA, 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.
Baggage drop off - there will be a secure baggage drop off within the pavilion -look for the sign
Event day logistics
Sunday 1st December 2025
07.45am Number & chip pick up desk/gazebo will open in Inverleith Park at the Royal Botanic Garden end of the Park near the start gantry.
Post code for Arboretum Place EH3 5NZ
09.20 Warm up for 5k
09:30 5k starts
11.20am Warm up for 10k
11:00 10k starts
12:30 Junior Christmas u/16 - 1500 Fun Run race starts
Age Restrictions
- 5k - At least 11 years old
- 10k - At least 15 years old
Spectator Info
Refreshments will be on sale during the event.
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 Junior Christmas 1500 Fun Run?
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?
Full results of both the 5k & 10k Races will be uploaded on www.greatscottishevents.net soon after the event has been concluded.
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