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Active events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
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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Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 30th September 2025

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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Portobello Health Walk

Selected dates between 10th February 2025 - 15th December 2025
Portobello

Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Portobello. It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!

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Groove Back & Reggaeton Saturday Dance Classes

Selected dates between 15th February 2025 - 31st May 2025

Ready to reignite your passion for dance? The Groove Back and Reggaeton Saturday classes at Blazin Studio are here to help you do just that!

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Granton Giants: Adult Dodgeball

Selected dates between 25th March 2025 - 1st July 2025

Looking for a fun and energetic way to stay active? Then come along and join the Granton Giants for these adult dodgeball training sessions every Tuesday!

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Take The High Road

Selected dates between 19th April 2025 - 21st June 2025

Follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on one of their favourite routes through Holyrood Park.

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Arthur’s Amble

Selected dates between 27th April 2025 - 28th September 2025

Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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Edinburgh Marathon Festival

24th May 2025 - 25th May 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival returns on the weekend of 24th and 25th May 2025.

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Hop Run

7th June 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Durty Events bring their 5k and 10k Hop Runs to Edinburgh on 7th June 2025, starting at the atmospheric Rosslyn Chapel and finishing at the award winning Stewart Brewing!

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Edinburgh Kiltwalk

14th September 2025

The Kiltwalk is back in the Capital on Sunday 14th September! Join in and raise money for your chosen charity at the same time.

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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:

Evening Hike: Above Glasgow

Evening Hike: Above Glasgow

5th June 2025

Join Gaby from Skylark Guiding for the first in a series of evening hikes around Glasgow, designed to make the most of the light evenings, taking in some beautiful views in great company.

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Run the Blades

Run the Blades

18th July 2025 - 20th July 2025

Run the Blades returns to Whitelee Windfarm for 2025 in July with four events... a 10K, Half Marathon, the 50K Ultra and their Junior RTB!

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Monday Runday - Run Club for Mums

Monday Runday - Run Club for Mums

Selected dates between 24th March 2025 - 15th December 2025

Monday Runday is a free community run club for mums of all ages and stages... improve both your physical and mental health every Monday morning!

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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 Race for Life 3k, 5k and 10k

Fife Race for Life 3k, 5k and 10k

11th May 2025

Sign up now for Cancer Research UK Race for Life 3K, 5K or 10k and Pretty Muddy at Beveridge Park on 11th May and raise valuable funds for life-saving research.

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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:

Guided ‘No Rush’ Hike: The Cobbler

Guided ‘No Rush’ Hike: The Cobbler

24th June 2025

Skylark Guiding's No Rush Hikes are slower guided hikes for those who like to stop, take in the view, catch their breath, and take extra time on trickier terrain.

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Kidney Research UK Glasgow Bridges Walk

Kidney Research UK Glasgow Bridges Walk

31st August 2025

Lace up your trainers and support Kidney Research UK by taking part in the annual Glasgow Bridges Walk on Sunday 31st August!

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Glasgow 850

Glasgow 850

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!

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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:

South Lanarkshire Charity Cup

South Lanarkshire Charity Cup

15th May 2025

Agape Wellbeing is hosting the South Lanarkshire Charity Cup on Thursday 15th May at Kirktonholme Pitches in East Kilbride!

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Calderglen Family Run of Colour

Calderglen Family Run of Colour

27th July 2025

Take a unique, colourful walk, jog or run, through some of the beautiful grounds of Calderglen Country Park at the Family Run of Colour on Sunday 27th July!

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Strathclyde Parkrun

Strathclyde Parkrun

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Strathclyde Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Strathclyde Country Park!

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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:

Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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

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Erskine Health Walk

Erskine Health Walk

Selected dates between 6th February 2025 - 18th December 2025

Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project in Erskine on Thursday afternoons for their inclusive health walk!

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Gryffe Valley 10K Run

Gryffe Valley 10K Run

18th May 2025

The annual Gryffe Valley 10K Run, for all abilities from serious runners to novices & joggers, will take place on Sunday 18th May!

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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:

St Vincent’s Hospice The Kelpies Challenge

St Vincent’s Hospice The Kelpies Challenge

10th May 2025

Are You Ready for the Ultimate Adventure? Take on the Kelpies Challenge, a one-of-a-kind experience that will push your limits and thrill your senses!

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Guided ‘No Rush’ Hike: Ben Lomond

Guided ‘No Rush’ Hike: Ben Lomond

6th May 2025

Skylark Guiding's No Rush Hikes are slower guided hikes for those who like to stop, take in the view, catch their breath, and take extra time on trickier terrain.

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Big Hike The Trossachs 2025

Big Hike The Trossachs 2025

17th May 2025

Join Cancer Research UK on Saturday 17th May for a one-day walking adventure in the stunning landscapes of the Trossachs!

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Events in Other Areas

Five Ferry Cycle Challenge with Ardgowan Hospice

Five Ferry Cycle Challenge with Ardgowan Hospice

15th June 2025
Troon

Join a small team of Ardgowan Hospice supporters who will be taking on this island-hopping adventure covering 52 miles of cycling!

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Wild(ish) Camping Weekend - Isle of Arran

Wild(ish) Camping Weekend - Isle of Arran

21st June 2025 - 22nd June 2025
Brodick

Immerse yourself in the Isle of Arran's beauty with a walking and camping overnight trip with a lovely small crew of other women!

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Sponsored Links

St Mary's Music School
Fayre Play
Franciscan Publishing Company
Edinburgh Dungeon
Hostelworld
ATG

Sponsored Links

Wonder & Co
Napier Uni
MNB
Escape The Past
Kevin Quantum
RSPB
St Mary's Music School
Fayre Play
Franciscan Publishing Company
Edinburgh Dungeon
Hostelworld
ATG

Popular Events

Sip & Paint Starry Night Over Edinburgh
Looking for a creative night in Edinburgh? Then come along to Las Iguanas for a sip and paint experience on Thursday 15th May run by PopUp Painting!
Beltane Sound Bath Meditation
Join Marcela Tršová at The Open Door Community Centre in Morningside for this Beltane Sound Bath Meditation on 2nd May!
Martin McAloon
Martin McAloon returns to The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 13th November with his Two Wheels Good UK tour, in celebration of the 40 anniversary of Prefab Sprout's album 'Steve McQueen'.
Beltane Fire Festival
Beltane Fire Festival returns on 30th April 2025. Join us for an immersive experience of revelry as we light the fires on Calton Hill!
Edinburgh Indiepop Alldayer
Join the Edinburgh Indiepop Collective on Saturday 4th October at The Mash House for a day of music, memories, and indiepop joy!

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