Active events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Arthur’s Secrets
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!
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
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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The Innocent Half
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
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
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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My Name’5 Doddie Charity Race 5K / 10K / 1K Kids
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!
READ MOREEdinburgh Inflatable 5k (Obstacle Course & Fun Run)
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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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:
East Renfrewshire Health Walks
East Renfrewshire Council HSCP and East Renfrewshire Community Hub run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!
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Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun
Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!
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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)
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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Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Springburn Parkrun
Springburn Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Springburn Park in the North of Glasgow!
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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Sunrise Goose Walk at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond
Join this early morning walk and witness the spectacular scene as thousands of geese lift up from their roost over RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond!
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Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
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Glasgow Inflatable 5k (Obstacle Course & Fun Run)
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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Drumpellier Junior Parkrun
Drumpellier Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Drumpellier Country Park!
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Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Paisley 10k & Fun Run
Time to look out your running shoes and get in training for the 2026 Paisley 10k and Fun Run when it returns on Sunday 16th August!
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Battery Park Junior Parkrun
Battery Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Battery Park, Greenock!
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Paisley Half Marathon
The Paisley Half Marathon is a brand-new, closed-road running event making its debut on Sunday 22nd March!
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Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Blackdog Outdoors FREE Wellbeing Walk - Aberfoyle
Start 2026 with a breath of fresh air! Join Blackdog Outdoors for one of their first events of the year... and their very first north of the border!
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Drops and Jumps Skills Course
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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Intro to Mountain Biking
Join PEAK MTB at Carron Valley for a friendly and confidence-building introduction to mountain biking... perfect for riders who are new to the sport or looking to develop their core skills.
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