Active events in Edinburgh

20 Along the Forth

20 Along the Forth is the ultimate 20-mile challenge, timed perfectly for Spring 2026 marathon and ultra runners.

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.

Breaking The Laws

Honouring the Scottish Commandos and raising funds for Scottish Veterans Residences, Breaking The Laws 30K offers a memorable challenge for runners further option of a scenic 10K circular walk!

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!

Easter Camp For Fledglings And For Juniors

Join All or Nothing at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Tuesday 7th April for some amazing aerial fun in the Easter holidays!

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!

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!

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Returning on the 23rd and 24th of May, The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland's largest running event and is widely considered one of the fastest marathons in the world!

Fun Orienteering Event

Join Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club in partnership with the Mary Erskine and Stewarts Melville Schools Orienteering Club (ESMS) for their next family-friendly event on Saturday 14th March!

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!

Orienteering for Adult Beginners

Looking to improve your navigation skills or try a new sport? Scottish Orienteering are organising an adult beginner day at Cammo Estate, Edinburgh on Saturday 28th March!

Outdoor Rock Climbing Open Session with Height Club

Come Roped Climbing, on real rock, under the watchful eye of a qualified instructor at North Berwick Law Quarry!

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!

Scotland Spartan Race

Get stuck into a gritty Spartan challenge at the stunning Hopetoun Estate for an unforgettable, demanding obstacle race amidst stunning Scottish scenery right on Edinburgh's doorstep!

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!

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!

Tough Mudder Scotland

Get stuck into the ultimate muddy adventure as Tough Mudder returns to Edinburgh's Hopetoun Estate on Saturday 6th June for an epic, obstacle-packed challenge with stunning Firth of Forth views!

Up and Running Events: Cramond Promenade 5k, 10k & Half Marathon

Join Up and Running Events at Cramond Promenade on Sunday 15th March and take part in either a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon event, set against the stunning backdrop of the Firth of Forth!

Walk For A Cure Edinburgh

Join Alzheimer's Research UK on Sunday 26th July for this 5k walk and explore the stunning landscape and rich history of Holyrood Park, nestled beneath the majestic Arthur's Seat!

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

Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!

Looking for the perfect activity for your kids this Easter break? Join GHA Rugby Club for a fun, interactive and player-focused rugby camp!

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.

Giffnock North Athletics Club run sessions called Run, Jump, Throw on Saturdays at Hutcheson's Grammar School for 5-8 year olds!

Glasgow Kiltwalk is back for 2026 and due to popular demand, it will be another TWO DAY event on the 25 & 26 April, every step you take will make a BIG difference for the charity you love the most!

Looking to try a fun new sport? Kelvin Rapids Dodgeball Club, Glasgow's Premier Dodgeball Club, hold sessions on Thursday evenings at Bellcraig Community Centre!

Maggie's 3 Peaks Challenge is an exhilarating adventure that takes participants to some of the highest peaks in Lanarkshire, whilst supporting people affected by cancer!

Get ready to slip, slide and bounce your way through a laugh‑out‑loud day at St Andrew's Hospice's It's A Knockout Challenge, featuring enormous inflatables and fun‑filled team challenges!

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

Lundy Tennis & Multi Sports Camps deliver high-energy, fun-filled, and professionally coached tennis/multi sports experiences for children aged 5-16 during the school holidays!

The Paisley Half Marathon is a brand-new, closed-road running event making its debut on Sunday 22nd March!

Explore the wonderful wetlands at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve, their experienced guide will take you around the reserve and point out the interesting wildlife to be found!

Join the experienced, fully trained professionals from Inner Fire to celebrate Global Firewalking Day with an unforgettable firewalking experience that will leave you feeling empowered!

Head to the Braeport Centre, Dunblane, for some Vinyasa yoga! A dynamic and fluid style of yoga that emphasises the synchronised movement of breath with a sequence of poses!

AR26 Charity's Free Football For All Sessions are running between January and April, offering free fun and football on weeknights to kids between 6 and 14 years!

Clarty Paws is a fun, muddy obstacle course event for people and their dogs taking place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March 2026.

Get ready to jump, slide, and conquer the ultimate muddy challenge at the Auchingarrich Mud Monsters Family Fun Run on Sunday 26th April and Sunday 24th May!