Edinburgh Christmas Festival Runs

Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 9:30 am

Inverleith Park, Edinburgh

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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!

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5k, 10k and Junior Christmas 1500 Fun RunView details
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Sun, Dec 7, 2025View logistics
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Edinburgh, United KingdomView location
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Who‘s Attending?

13 community members attending

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Where and when

Location

Inverleith Park, Edinburgh EH3 5PA, UK

Start times

Sunday, Dec 7, 2025

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
Distance5km
£17 - £30
10k
Distance10km
£17 - £30
Junior Christmas 1500 Fun Run
Distance1.5km
£10 - £18

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 Run
This fantastic 1500 metre guarantees to get your little ones burning off the excitement of Christmas. This run is great for all the family.

What's included

Unique Finishers' Medal
Chip-timed results
Christmas Hamper draw for all early bird entrants
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 directions

By 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 7th 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
10:50 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 13 years old

Great Scottish Events

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FAQs

Are there age restrictions on any of the races at Edinburgh Christmas 5k and 10k?

You must be at least 13 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.