Running Events in Edinburgh, Scotland

The Dog Jog series are unique 5k jogging events for you and your dog to get fit and have fun. Each event offers a relaxed and fun atmosphere with no times and no pressure. They are also a great opportunity to meet like-minded dog owners in your area. Plus whats more, when you cross the finish line youll receive a fantastic Doggy Bag jam-packed with goodies for both you and your dog, as well as Dog Jog Collar Keyring medal! Dog Jog is all about getting involved, having fun and enjoying the great outdoors with your favourite four-legged friend!

Big Fun Run is a series of 5k untimed runs staged within scenic settings throughout the UK from July to October. Run for fitness, run for charity, run for funjust run! Theres no pressure, just some easy moves and lots of laughs. Its all about getting involved, having fun and enjoying the whole experience of the day.

This event takes place in Holyrood Park, which has an array of hills and lochs and provides a remarkably wild piece of highland landscape.

Come together to fight homelessness on a 15-mile run across Edinburgh. Feel the streets beneath you on an open-road circuit through the city, starting and ending in Holyrood Park.

Join a movement of runners using their feet as a force for change.

Dawn breaks and in the crisp autumn air of Scotlands Capital a quite remarkable event gets underway. Enveloped within the beating heart of this most famous of cities, the runners of the Ultra Tour of Edinburgh set off with a Braveheart charge down the most famous street in Scotland the Royal Mile. Their course then weaves 57km through streets, alleyways, onto hills, up crags, past monuments, museums, seats of Royalty, Government and up and down 3000 feet of ascent and descent.

The Ultra Tour of Edinburgh is unique. Many events claim to be. But this one is an Ultra Run in a city a city like no other. Rat Race is the UKs best known adventure sports outfit and our company was forged on the streets of Edinburgh in 2004 with the staging there of our first ever event. It is to our spiritual home that we bring a superlatively doable Ultra. 57km on foot is no mean feat but for all those out there who think they can go that extra mile, you can. And what better place to do so than somewhere so hauntingly beautiful, rugged, gnarled and famous in equal measure.

Whether this is your first 10K or youre an experienced athlete, the Scottish Half Marathon and 10K is a fantastic event for runners of all abilities. Featuring a flat and fast course, along with stunning views of the East Lothian coastline, this annual event is hugely popular and certainly not to be missed.

Where better to run a 10k race than through the beautiful streets of Scotland's capital? Whether you're new to running, or a seasoned competitor, you'll enjoy winding your way around Edinburgh Castle and surrounds. Come for the scenery and to support men's health issues.

The Mens 10K Edinburgh is a stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotlands beautiful capital city. The stage is set for the men of Scotland and beyond to make a positive change! Consistently around 40% of the men taking part have never entered a running event before. The life expectancy of a man in Scotland is, shockingly, still the lowest in the UK. Suicide, in addition to other mental health problems, continues to be an issue of high significance to men in Scotland. Our aim is to help change this, little by little and the Mens 10K is how we are doing it!

Dress up in your festive best for this Christmas running festival through Edinburgh. Runners new and experienced, young and old will enjoy these picturesque races around Inverleith Park. Come for the festive costumes and browse the numerous stalls after the race.

Central Athletics Club is proud to present the annual City of Stirling 10K, which is again hosting the Scottish Athletics 10K road race championships. The fast, flat and scenic route offers something to runners of all abilities.

A real challenge from the Wee Run Events team.

Long ultra of 50 miles from Stirling University to Central Perth.

Short ultra of 30 miles from Glen Devon to Central Perth.

Don't feel ready to tackle an ultra solo as yet? Then do the 50 miles as a team!

Both routes use the Core Path Network giving stunning views across central Scotland.

This fantastic 5K route is a great opportunity to explore the home of two 30-metre high horses! The Kelpies are mythical creatures who love to play at dusk, each one weighs over 300 tonnes. Come and immerse yourself in a light journey with them.

This fantastic 5K route is a great opportunity to explore the home of two 30-metre high horses! The Kelpies are mythical creatures who love to play at dusk, each one weighs over 300 tonnes. Come and immerse yourself in a light journey with them.

The Auchterarder 10K in association with Gleneagles (The Gleneagles Hotel) and organised by Five Star Active is part of the Auchterarder Running Festival 2018.

We are back for the second running of the Auchterarder Half Marathon 2018 in association with Gleneagles (The Gleneagles Hotel) and organised by Five Star Active - a very warm welcome to you all. This event is part of the Auchterarder Running Festival.

We are MacTuff Scotlands toughest obstacle course race. Held at Knockhill Racing Circuit, it is a test of 7, 15 or 30k of challenging terrain; through mud, water and obstacles built to test your physical strength and your mental grit because we believe that true character is built through true challenge. This race is for anyone who has ever wanted to challenge themselves. It is for the thrill seekers, the renegades, the adventurers. MacTuff is for anyone looking to discover exactly what they made of.

Not just a race, but an entire running festival. From the 5k to the marathon, the super-flat course is perfect for runners of all stripes. Come for a course that is ripe for smashing those personal bests and bask in the weekend's festival atmosphere.

Beveridge Park 5K Series hosted by Kirkcaldy Wizards Fife AC

A fell race covering 16 miles and 6200 feet of climb in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh. Experience and navigational skills required. Low cloud often covers the Pentlands. You must be able to find your way in mist using map and compass.

You may not be the worlds greatest athlete, but you dont have to be, because at SAMH STOMP, our strength is in numbers, as the more noise we make, the more heads we turn, so the more we STOMP, the more we support Scotlands mental health.

A beautiful off-road run through a stunning natural environment with an awesome twist in the tail! From autumnal beauty to underground awesomeness theres no other event like it.

Suitable for all kinds of runners seasoned or first timers its a trail run through beautiful countryside with breathtaking views, and an unforgettable underground finale! Take in the sights at your own pace or put the hammer down and mix it with the top athletes on the leader board.

If youd like to do a run well away from the urban environment, but still want the fun of taking part in a friendly, top quality organised event with lots of like-minded people, this is for you. An ideal end of season high!