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Active events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 31st March 2026

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows

Selected dates between 20th January 2026 - 22nd December 2026

Join Blast Running in the heart of Edinburgh for the Monthly Blast 5K Series at The Meadows – a lively lunchtime race that’s become a firm favourite on the city’s running calendar.

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Innis & Runn: Rabbies Race

25th January 2026

Join Innis & Gunn on Sunday 25th January for a fun, social 5K weaving through Edinburgh's beautiful streets and past some of the city's best-known links to Robert Burns!

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The Innocent Half

8th February 2026

Looking for a fresh running challenge? Then join Blast Running for The Innocent Half, back with a brand new route and it’s one you won’t want to miss!

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20 Along the Forth

21st March 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

20 Along the Forth is the ultimate 20-mile challenge, timed perfectly for Spring 2026 marathon and ultra runners.

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Race The Tram

26th April 2026

Blast Running's Race the Tram is back for its second outing on Sunday 26th April, offering a fresh and playful twist on city running!

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Sundowner 5K Series

Selected dates between 3rd June 2026 - 26th August 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

Join Blast Running for a relaxed Summer Evening 5K Series across three of Edinburgh's best-loved green spaces... Inverleith Park, Leith Links and Fettes!

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My Name’5 Doddie Charity Race 5K / 10K / 1K Kids

7th June 2026

Join Blast Running for the My Name'5 Doddie Charity Race at Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground and the Silverknowes Promenade for a friendly, inclusive running event supporting two great causes!

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Sunset Running Festival

20th June 2026
Cramond

Celebrate summer by running beside the sea along Cramond Promenade at the much loved Sunset Running Festival, now in its sixth year!

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Edinburgh Inflatable 5k (Obstacle Course & Fun Run)

5th September 2026

Get ready to jump, bounce, slide and swing through the World's BIGGEST and CRAZIEST Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course when it returns to Edinburgh on Saturday 5th September!

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Edinburgh Kiltwalk

13th September 2026

Take big strides in 2026 and join us in the capital for Edinburgh Kiltwalk on 13 September, every step you take will make a BIG difference for the charity you love the most!

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Active Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 4th January 2026 - 27th December 2026

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!

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East Renfrewshire Health Walks

East Renfrewshire Health Walks

Selected dates between 12th January 2026 - 18th December 2026

East Renfrewshire Council HSCP and East Renfrewshire Community Hub run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!

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Active Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra Marathon (90K)

Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra Marathon (90K)

2nd May 2026

Join Blast Running and discover the Fife Pilgrim Ultra Marathon 2026 – a 50-mile journey along the ancient pilgrim route from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral.

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Active Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Free Introducton to Tai Chi

Free Introducton to Tai Chi

14th January 2026

Tai Chi Glasgow South are running a new block of Beginner's Tai Chi classes at The Gateway from Wednesday 14th January, come along for a free introduction!

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Victoria Parkrun

Victoria Parkrun

Selected dates between 3rd January 2026 - 26th December 2026

Victoria Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Victoria Park in the West End of Glasgow!

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Elder Park Junior Parkrun

Elder Park Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 4th January 2026 - 27th December 2026

Elder Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Elder Park!

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Active Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Drumpellier Junior Parkrun

Drumpellier Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 4th January 2026 - 27th December 2026

Drumpellier Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Drumpellier Country Park!

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Glasgow Inflatable 5k (Obstacle Course & Fun Run)

Glasgow Inflatable 5k (Obstacle Course & Fun Run)

29th August 2026

Get ready to jump, bounce, slide and swing through the World's BIGGEST and CRAZIEST Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course when it returns to Strathclyde Country Park on Saturday 29th August!

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Nite Lite Run Dark

Nite Lite Run Dark

20th February 2026

North Lanarkshire's night time running event, Nite Lite Run Dark, returns for 2026 on Friday 20th February!

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Active Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 4th January 2026 - 27th December 2026

Barshaw Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Barshaw Park, Paisley!

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Kilmacolm Running Festival

Kilmacolm Running Festival

17th May 2026

Kilmacolm Running Festival is one of the biggest participation events in Inverclyde's sporting calendar and it returns for 2026 on Sunday 17th May!

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Paisley Half Marathon

Paisley Half Marathon

22nd March 2026

The Paisley Half Marathon is a brand-new, closed-road running event making its debut on Sunday 22nd March!

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Active Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Drops and Jumps Skills Course

Drops and Jumps Skills Course

31st January 2026

Join PEAK MTB for their Drops and Jumps Skills Course, ideal for riders progressing to more technical terrain and learning to jump confidently!

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Youth Workshop: MTB Foundations

Youth Workshop: MTB Foundations

1st February 2026

PEAK MTB's Youth Foundations Workshop is perfect for younger riders aged 8-11 who are new to mountain biking or looking to build solid foundations amongst their peers.

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Youth Workshop: MTB Progressions

Youth Workshop: MTB Progressions

1st February 2026

PEAK MTB's Youth Progressions Workshop is perfect for confident young riders aged 12-16 ready to take their skills to the next level, and reach their peak performance.

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Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
Escape The Past
The Cookbook Shop
Wonder & Co
The Cogency
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK
The Chocolatarium
King Pins
Edinburgh Dungeon
ATG

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