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Active events in Edinburgh

View all the upcoming Active events taking place throughout Edinburgh below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.

Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2023 - 31st December 2024
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

1st September 2023 - 26th March 2024

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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Portobello Health Walk

Selected dates between 23rd October 2023 - 18th December 2023
Portobello

Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Portobello. It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!

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Arthur’s Amble

Selected dates between 5th November 2023 - 3rd March 2024

Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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FoxTrail Winter Running Series.

Selected dates between 18th November 2023 - 16th March 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Join Durty Events for the FoxTrail Winter Running Series, a series of 5k or longer distance trail runs to brighten up those dreary winter days!

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Winter Wheelers challenge! Get ready to wrap up and ride this December!

1st December 2023 - 25th December 2023
Various Locations Edinburgh

Join Love to Ride's Winter Wheelers to conquer the cold, banish anxiety, boost your energy levels, and enhance your happiness.

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1k Elf Dash at Dalkeith Country Park

17th December 2023

Join our 1k Elf Dass through Dalkeith Country Park! It's the perfect way to run off some of the pre-Christmas excitement and get the younger members of the family running headfirst into Christmas.

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Edinburgh Winter Run

20th January 2024

Durty Events have joined forces with the City of Edinburgh Council to once again host the iconic Edinburgh Winter Run in Holyrood Park on Saturday 20th January!

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Hop Run

8th June 2024

Durty Events bring their 5k and 10k Hop Runs to Edinburgh on 8th June 2024, starting at the atmospheric Rosslyn Chapel and finishing at the award winning Stewart Brewery!

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Edinburgh Kiltwalk

15th September 2024

The Kiltwalk is back in the Capital on Sunday 15th September! Join in and raise money for your chosen charity at the same time.

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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

Selected dates between 8th January 2023 - 31st December 2023

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

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PRIME Football Xmas Camp

PRIME Football Xmas Camp

27th December 2023 - 29th December 2023

Keep your players entertained and active this Winter with PRIME Football's three day Xmas Camp at Pro-Soccer, Rouken Glen Park!

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East Renfrewshire Health Walks

East Renfrewshire Health Walks

Selected dates between 9th January 2023 - 22nd December 2023

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

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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:

Durty Duathlons - Medium Course

Durty Duathlons - Medium Course

6th April 2024

Run and cycle the four corners of earth all in one day as Durty Events brings you the St Ninian’s Duathlon Duo!

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Skydive for Shelter Scotland

Skydive for Shelter Scotland

6th April 2024

Experience the thrill of a tandem skydive on Saturday 6th April while raising funds to support Shelter Scotland!

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Durty Duathlons - Short Course

Durty Duathlons - Short Course

9th March 2024

Run and cycle the four corners of earth all in one day as Durty Events brings you the St Ninian’s Duathlon Duo!

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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:

NEST Parent & Baby Yoga

NEST Parent & Baby Yoga

Selected dates between 5th October 2023 - 14th December 2023

Welcome to a class crafted for you & your baby! Join Yoga With Lucie for NEST Parent & Baby Yoga on Thursdays at Newlands South Church!

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Dams To Darnley Health Walks

Dams To Darnley Health Walks

Selected dates between 4th January 2023 - 27th December 2023

On Wednesday mornings join the Dams To Darnley Countryside Ranger for a health walk through the park leaving from Darnley Mill Car Park.

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Pollok United Community Football Sessions

Pollok United Community Football Sessions

Selected dates between 29th October 2023 - 22nd December 2024

Join Pollok United at Nethercraigs every Sunday for their Community Football Sessions, and get your child started on their football journey in a friendly and fun environment!

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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:

SLLC Fitness Live

SLLC Fitness Live

27th January 2024

Join the party as SLLC comes together to showcase all things healthy and active at SLLC Fitness Live 2024 on Saturday 27th January!

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Wild Ways Well Health Walks

Wild Ways Well Health Walks

Selected dates between 31st October 2023 - 28th May 2024

Join Wild Ways Well each week for their Health Walk as they walk, talk, learn and connect with each other and nature!

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M&D’s On Ice

M&D’s On Ice

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Back by popular demand for 2023, skate under the stars at our open-air ice rink at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park... the perfect festive family day out!

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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:

Boogie Fitness

Boogie Fitness

Selected dates between 26th October 2023 - 14th December 2023

Don't like the gym or fitness classes then why not give Boogie Fitness a try? It's a silent disco, a night out and fun with your friends all rolled into one!

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Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 8th January 2023 - 31st December 2023

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

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Guided Wildlife Walk

Guided Wildlife Walk

Selected dates between 18th February 2024 - 10th November 2024

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

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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:

Big Hike The Trossachs 2024

Big Hike The Trossachs 2024

18th May 2024

Join Cancer Research UK on Saturday 18th May for a one-day walking adventure in the stunning landscapes of the Trossachs!

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Dunblane Road Race

Dunblane Road Race

26th May 2024

Planning your race calendar for 2024? The Dunblane Road Race takes place on Sunday 26th May 2024 so save the date!

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Supernova Run

Supernova Run

15th March 2024 - 16th March 2024

Join Team Strathcarron for a magical journey of light and sound with the stunning backdrop of the iconic Kelpies at the Supernova 5K Run on Friday 15th or Saturday 16th March 2024!

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
Cinderella
Stage Door Entertainment, in partnership with Portobello Town Hall, is proud to bring the enchanting fairytale to life, promising to captivate audiences of all ages.
Castle Of Light
Prepare to see the jewel in Edinburgh's skyline sparkle and glisten in brilliant colour this festive season as Castle of Light is back for its fourth year!
The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan
Join Peter Pan as he sets sail on a brand-new adventure for Christmas 2023 at the Festival Theatre, with pantomime favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young!
Bill Bailey: Thoughtifier
Join Bill Bailey for a jaunt through the error-strewn, distracted, crumb-festooned, sometimes magnificent history of human thought and how it might help us survive in this brave new world!

Popular Venues

Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall