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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Innis & Runn: Rabbies Race
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
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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Sundowner 5K Series
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
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
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)
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
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:
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:
TrySkating: Indoor Skating
Join TrySkating for their weekly Sunday morning open skating sessions at Arc Sports Hall, new skaters always welcome!
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The Glasgow Chickens Touch Rugby
Come and join The Glasgow Chickens for a game of Touch Rugby every Sunday on Glasgow Green... it's fun, fast and fortunately not prone to many injuries!
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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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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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Strathclyde Parkrun
Strathclyde Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Strathclyde Country Park!
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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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Kilmacolm Running Festival
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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Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Youth Workshop: MTB Foundations
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
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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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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