5k Runs in Edinburgh

Take on one of these runs and be a part of the stunning Christmas Charity Festival. The two races take in the best of Inverleith Park and the Water of Leith. Come along to get into the festive spirit, to soak in the brilliant atmosphere, and to earn your finisher's medal.  

Great Scottish Events

Edinburgh Christmas 10k, 5k & Santa Toddle

Join in this family favourite in the Edinburgh MoRun. With mini 1.5k, 5k, and 10k events on offer, and fancy dress and fake moustaches encouraged, this event is fun for all. Come for the good times, finisher's medal, and to support Movember.

The Fix Events

Edinburgh 1.5k, 5k & 10k MoRun

This series of festive runs is a unique family activity to get everyone excited for December 25th. With a Santa's Grotto, festive stalls offering warm and tasty refreshments, there is something for everyone at this fun-filled day out.

Edinburgh Christmas 5k, 10k & Santa Toddle - 2022

Join this flat half marathon for some Christmas cheer, race along this 3 lap route, and see if you can run as fast as Santa's Reindeer. Embrace the cool crisp winter's morning and make sure to wear fancy dress to have the chance to win a prize. Push yourself to earn your mince pie and medal.

Blast Running

Santa Half Marathon, 7k and 14k

Join this fantastic Winter Warmer 5k, 10k, or Half Marathon to warm yourself up on a cool winter's morning. Take in the fantastic scenery and atmosphere as you race around one of Edinburgh's most iconic parklands. Come to climb the infamous Arthur's seat as a post-run warm down.

The Edinburgh 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run

With a huge variety of races on offer, this family-friendly event is the perfect chance to run your first 5k or 10k. The atmosphere is undeniable with the fun and friendly characters greeting participants and hundreds of spectators cheering and encouraging other runners. 

The Great Scottish Walk and Run Festival

Join in this family favourite in the Glasgow MoRun. With mini 1.5k, 5k, and 10k events on offer, and fancy dress and fake moustaches encouraged, this event is fun for all. Come for the good times, finisher's medal, and to support Movember.

Glasgow 1.5k, 5k & 10k MoRun

Get warm this winter by taking part in a race that keeps you fit and also supports a great cause. This race is for all abilities, so be sure to bring your friends along. You'll leave this experience feeling refreshed and ready to conquer anything. 

The Glasgow 5k and 10k Winter Warmer Run

Run anytime, anywhere this December in this virtual Santa 5k! Perfect for having fun and staying safe, it's up to you where and when you run. 

TFA Events

Virtual Santa in the City

Run, walk cycle your choice of distance past your local Ambulance dispatch, Police or Fire Station in support of the emergency services. This virtual event can provide you with the opportunity to show your appreciation to the emergency services.

Redfish Events

Virtual Emergency Services 2021

Support the British Heart Foundation in the Love You Virtual 2021 challenge. With freedom to choose the date, distance, route you want to run, walk or cycle so long as it is love themed why not give this a go, support a good cause and give your love themed medal to someone special. 

Love You Virtual 2021

Epic doesn't begin to describe this event by Tough Runner UK. With a stunning location and a buzzing event atmosphere, this event will be enjoyed by all. So whether you're new to trail running or just looking for your next epic event, this is perfect for everyone.

Tough Runner UK

Drumlanrig Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

GSi Events

 Edinburgh Marathon Festival - 10k, 5k, and Kids Races

Not just a race, but an entire running festival. From the 5k to the marathon there is something for everyone, and this has been voted as the fastest marathon route in the UK. Come for a course that is ripe for smashing those PBs and bask in the weekend's festival atmosphere.

Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Marathon & Half Marathon

The Virtual Santa Dash is brought to you by the Virtual Marathon Series and is a fun 5k run to be done with friends and family or competitively on your own. Take this 5k challenge on anytime between now and the 25th of December. Do it in your running gear on in your favourite festive gear.

Virtual Marathon Majors

Virtual Santa Dash

Come and take on this new Adventure over one of Scotland's most scenic routes.   Please Note - This event has yet again been postponed from the 8th May 2021 to the 7th May 2022 due to Coronavirus - thank you to all of you who have deferred

Loch Long Jetty Association

Loch Long Adventure Challenge

Join this fantastic Trail running festival to get outdoors, with a lot of different events available from a family fun run to a Half Marathon, this festival of running will not disappoint. Scurry around Tentsmuir Forest and embrace the fantastic woodland scenery as you settle into your stride.

Scurry Events

Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival 2021

Put your mtb riding skills to the test in this intense technical Enduro race. Get accurate chip-timed results and see how you rank against your competitors. You won't regret signing up for this exhilarating cycling experience. 

Select a date range