Active Events in Edinburgh in October 2025
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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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Portobello Health Walk
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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Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows 2025
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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Come and Try Orienteering at Easter Craiglockhart Hill
Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club is holding a family-friendly, Come and Try Orienteering, afternoon on Saturday 11th October at Easter Craiglockhart Hill.
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Widow Walk Edinburgh - Arthur’s Seat
Join us on Saturday, October 11th for a guided walk around the lower trail of Arthur’s Seat, created especially for women who have lost a partner, and those who wish to support them.
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Winding Walk at Barnton Bunker!
Come along on a town and nature appreciation walk hosted by Barnton Bunker, Scotland's largest nuclear bunker, taking you through the beautiful forests of Corstorphine Hill and West Edinburgh!
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Dalmeny Estate Trail Half Marathon 2025
The Dalmeny Half Marathon returns on Sunday 12th October 2025, offering runners a scenic autumn trail challenge just outside Edinburgh.
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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 this October!
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Innis & Runn: Halloween Edition
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween bash with 'Innis & Runn'. A fright-filled run, costumes, pints, and good times await!
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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:
Monday Runday - Run Club for Mums
Monday Runday is a free community run club for mums of all ages and stages... improve both your physical and mental health every Monday morning!
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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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PRIME Football Coaching October Week Camp
PRIME Football Coaching look forward to hosting another football camp to keep your players active, healthy and socialising during the October holidays!
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Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Galaween Ghostal Path
Step into the woodland shadows for an unforgettable Halloween adventure like no other when Galaween Ghostal Path returns to Dalgety Bay!
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Castles and Towers Bike Ride
Come along to this leisurely bike ride, exploring local history! We will visit various Castles and Towers around Kirkcaldy,
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Climate Action Walk and Lunch
Join us at Together Levenmouth for our climate action walk led by qualified walk leaders on Friday 17th October!
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Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Tollcross Parkrun
Tollcross Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Tollcross Park in the East End of Glasgow!
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Victoria Junior Parkrun
Victoria Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Victoria Park in the West End of Glasgow!
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Up and Running Events: Queens Park 5k /10k
Up and Running Events are delighted to host a 5k and 10k running event in Queen's Park on Sunday 26th October!
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Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Autumn Fun Run & Nordic Walking
Join Muirhouse and Flemington Community Group for a great day full of fun, movement, and community spirit at their Autumn Fun Run & Nordic Walking Event!
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Beat The Street CamGlen
Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see the streets of Cambuslang and Rutherglen transformed into a giant game during September and October!
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Strathclyde Parkrun
Strathclyde Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Strathclyde Country Park!
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Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
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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Barshaw Junior Parkrun
Barshaw Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Barshaw Park, Paisley!
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Beat The Street Renfrewshire
Beat the Street is a fun, free initiative that will see the streets of Renfrewshire transformed into a giant game during September and October!
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Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
William Wallace Running Festival
This is your chance to be part of an epic new event with routes set to showcase Stirling’s most historic sites and spectacular views.
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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions
On Thursdays between September 11th and November 27th, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at Raploch Community Campus.
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Beginner Mountain Biking Skills Workshop
Don’t let the dark months put your riding on pause. PEAK MTB Performance Sessions are short, focused skills workshops designed to keep your confidence and technique dialled in all winter long.
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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) is back from 20th October to 9th November 2025, exploring the theme of Comfort & Disturb.
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