Active events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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Sundown Adventures
For the very first time Go Ape's popular Sundown Adventures will be available at Dalkeith Country Park between 28th November and 30th December.
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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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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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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 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:
Up and Running Events: Glasgow Green 5k / 10k / Half Marathon
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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Up and Running Events: Christmas Cracker 5k / 10k
Up and Running Events is hosting the Christmas Cracker - a 5k and 10k running event in Kelvingrove Park on Sunday 28th December!
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Wintering Well Walks
Join the team at Glasgow Life for one of their free Wintering Well Health Walks with Glasgow Sport to find the light this winter.
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Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Strathclyde Parkrun
Strathclyde Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Strathclyde Country Park!
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Chair Yoga for Every Body
Join Nicki from Superstar Yoga for some gentle Chair Yoga, suitable for all, at David Livingstone Birthplace on Friday afternoons!
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Nite Lite Run Dark
North Lanarkshire's night time running event, Nite Lite Run Dark, returns for 2026 on Friday 20th February!
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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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Men Walking And Talking Paisley
Men Walking and Talking run a weekly mental health walk in Paisley with the aim of bringing men together in a safe space to end the stigma around men's mental health by supporting each other.
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Johnstone Burgh Ladies FC
Johnstone Burgh Ladies are looking to recruit new players and build their squad. They are looking for players age 18+ of any ability who can join them for training on Monday evenings!
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Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
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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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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