Active 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!

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.

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!

20 Along the Forth

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

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!

Korrika 2026: A Race to Bring Awareness of Minority Languages Around The World

Get ready to celebrate Basque culture in Edinburgh on Saturday 28th March, by joining 'Korrika', a relay race held to promote and raise funds for the Basque language and its adult learning centres!

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!

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!

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 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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

PRIME Football Coaching look forward to hosting two week-long football camp during the Easter holidays to keep your players active, healthy, socialising and entertained!

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

East Renfrewshire Council HSCP and East Renfrewshire Community Hub run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!

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.

These one-hour 'have-a-go' climbing sessions at The Climbing Academy are perfect for anyone curious about indoor climbing but not quite ready to commit to a full course!

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

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!

Join St Andrew's Hospice for their Ben Nevis Climb this August and trek the UK's highest mountain with local guides!

Uddingston Hockey Club's 50+ Walking Hockey sessions offer gentle exercise and a deep social connection every Thursday, topped off with tea, cake, and a proper blether for all abilities!

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!

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

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

Kilmacolm Running Festival is one of the biggest participation events in Inverclyde's sporting calendar and it returns for 2026 on Sunday 13th September!

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!

Step away from the noise of everyday life and recharge this spring with a rejuvenating weekend of yoga, wild swimming, and wood-fired hot tubs at Stirling's stunning Powis House!

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!