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Active events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

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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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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Breaking The Laws

13th September 2026
North Berwick

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!

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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2026 - 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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Easter Camp For Fledglings And For Juniors

7th April 2026

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!

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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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Edinburgh Kiltwalk

13th September 2026

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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Edinburgh Marathon Festival

23rd May 2026 - 24th May 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

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!

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Fun Orienteering Event

14th March 2026

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!

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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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Orienteering for Adult Beginners

28th March 2026

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!

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Outdoor Rock Climbing Open Session with Height Club

Selected dates between 26th March 2026 - 6th April 2026
North Berwick

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

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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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Scotland Spartan Race

7th June 2026

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!

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Sundowner 5K Series

Selected dates between 3rd June 2026 - 26th August 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

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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Sunset Running Festival

20th June 2026
Cramond

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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Tough Mudder Scotland

6th June 2026

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!

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

15th March 2026

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!

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Walk For A Cure Edinburgh

26th July 2026

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!

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Sponsored Links

Edinburgh Tartan Parade
King Pins
Support The Makers
Cancer Research UK
The Chocolatarium
MNB
Edinburgh Street Historians

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
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!

Whitelee Walkers Health Walk
3rd February 2026 - 27th October 2026

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!

GHA Easter Rugby Camp
13th April 2026 - 17th April 2026

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

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)
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.

Active Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Giffnock North Athletics Club: Run, Jump, Throw
Selected dates between 10th January 2026 - 28th March 2026

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

Glasgow Kiltwalk
25th April 2026 - 26th April 2026

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!

Dodgeball With The Kelvin Rapids - First Session Free
Selected dates between 15th January 2026 - 17th December 2026

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!

Active Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Maggie’s Lanarkshire 3 Peaks Challenge
2nd May 2026

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!

St Andrew’s Hospice It’s A Knockout Challenge
8th May 2026 - 9th May 2026

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!

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!

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:
Lundy Tennis Easter Tennis & Multi Skills Camps
7th April 2026 - 17th April 2026

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!

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!

Guided Wildlife Walk
19th April 2026

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!

Active Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Global Firewalking Day - Step Into Your Power
4th April 2026

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!

Vinyasa Yoga Class
Selected dates between 7th March 2026 - 28th March 2026

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!

Events in Other Areas

AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions
26th January 2026 - 3rd April 2026
Nationwide

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!

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Clarty Paws
21st March 2026 - 22nd March 2026

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

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Mud Monsters Family Fun Run
Selected dates between 26th April 2026 - 24th May 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!

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Sponsored Links

Wonder & Co
St Mary's Music School
Fayre Play
Escape The Past
Arc Inspirations
Class Bento
Edinburgh Dungeon

Sponsored Links

Edinburgh Tartan Parade
King Pins
Support The Makers
Cancer Research UK
The Chocolatarium
MNB
Edinburgh Street Historians
Wonder & Co
St Mary's Music School
Fayre Play
Escape The Past
Arc Inspirations
Class Bento
Edinburgh Dungeon

Popular Events

Scottish Smallholding & Countryside Festival
The Scottish Smallholding & Countryside Festival is back and it's bigger and better than ever before! Don't miss this celebration of rural life at the Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 17th October!
Enlightenment: An Immersive Light Show
Watch the iconic McEwans Hall in Edinburgh come alive with Enlightenment, a spectacular sound and light show, set to the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons!
Clothes Cycle Thrift Market Edinburgh
ClothesCycle is the UK's largest thrift market with over 100 handpicked vintage and independent sellers, don't miss them when they return to Meadowbank Sports Centre on Sunday 22nd March!
One Day: The Musical
The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and Melting Pot present the World Premiere of One Day The Musical, a celebration of love, fate, and the moments that define us forever.
Early Spring Foraging - Arthur’s Seat
Join foraging guide Tamara Colchester for a fun spring foraging walk around Arthur's Seat and discover tasty wild treats in Edinburgh!

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