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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 2025 - 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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:

Up and Running Events: Glasgow Green 5k / 10k / Half Marathon

Up and Running Events: Glasgow Green 5k / 10k / Half Marathon

4th January 2026

Up and Running Events is hosting a 5k, 10k and Half Marathon running event in Glasgow Green on Sunday 4th January!

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Glasgow Race for Life

Glasgow Race for Life

17th May 2026

Sign up now for the 2026 Cancer Research UK Race for Life Glasgow 3K, 5K or 10K on Sunday 17th May, and help the fight to beat cancer!

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Pollok Parkrun

Pollok Parkrun

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

Pollok Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Pollok Country Park in the Southside of Glasgow!

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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:

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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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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Chair Yoga for Every Body

Chair Yoga for Every Body

Selected dates between 7th November 2025 - 18th December 2026

Join Nicki from Superstar Yoga for some gentle Chair Yoga, suitable for all, at David Livingstone Birthplace on Friday afternoons!

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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:

Buds Bootcamp

Buds Bootcamp

Selected dates between 26th May 2025 - 29th April 2026

St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation's Buds Bootcamp is back. With fitness testing, upgraded sessions, energising workouts, and a whole lot of motivation, there's never been a better time to start!

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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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Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Battery Park Junior Parkrun

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

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

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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:

Blackdog Outdoors FREE Wellbeing Walk - Aberfoyle

Blackdog Outdoors FREE Wellbeing Walk - Aberfoyle

10th January 2026

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

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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Intro to Mountain Biking

Intro to Mountain Biking

31st January 2026

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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Events in Other Areas

Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
Cancer Research UK
King Pins
The Cogency
ATG

Sponsored Links

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

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Edinburgh Zoo Giant Lanterns
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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!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.

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