Running & Marathons in Edinburgh
25 upcoming running & marathons events
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Sundowner 5K Series
📍 Various Locations Edinburgh
Up and Running Events: Inverleith Park 5k /10k
📍 Inverleith Park
FREEStride Out X Trusted Crumb - 5k Crumb Run
📍 Leith Walk Police Box pop ups
Inflatable 5K
📍 Abercorn School House
Up and Running Events: The Meadows 5k /10k
📍 The Meadows
Edinburgh Inflatable 5k (Obstacle Course & Fun Run)
📍 Hopetoun House
Hour To The Tower Race
📍 Edinburgh West
£18
Rainbow Run 5k in collaboration with Held In Our Hearts
📍 Wild Cairns
£10.00 - £100.00
Summer of Sport - Orienteering in East Lothian (Morning Session)
📍 Levenhall Links
Event: Carhailes 2026
📍 Newhailes House & Garden
Run Seamus! Run! x QMU Ladies GAA
📍 Seamus's Pub
£11.55
Run Seamus! Run! x Heriot Watt GAA
📍 Seamus's Pub
£11.55
Run Seamus! Run! x Edinburgh Uni Irish Society
📍 Seamus's Pub
£11.55
Run Seamus! Run! x Queen Margaret Uni Irish Society
📍 Seamus's Pub
£11.55
Women Only Track Night
📍 Meadowbank Sports Centre
Water of Leith Half Marathon
Baxter Loch Ness Marathon 2026
📍 Loch Ness
WILD DEER SCOTTISH TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL 2026
📍 DALKEITH COUNTRY PARK
£12.00 - £35.00
Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows
📍 The Meadows
Dalmeny Estate Trail Half Marathon
📍 South Queensferry
Up and Running Events: Holyrood Park - 5k, 10k & Half Marathon
📍 Holyrood Park
Hot Chocolate 5K & 10K
📍 Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground West Shore Road, Edinburgh North
The Drop - Edinburgh
📍 Up and Running
£45.00 - £63.00
Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026
📍 Holyrood Park
£10.00 - £35.00
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Running & Marathons in Edinburgh — Guide
Running and marathons events in Edinburgh are a fantastic way to experience the city's spirit of community and health. They draw runners from all levels—beginners looking to challenge themselves for the first time, seasoned athletes aiming for personal bests, and everyone in between who enjoys the sense of camaraderie that comes with the sport. Race day sees participants line up at a dedicated sports venue or an open street course, cheering each other on as they push through miles together.
These events happen regularly throughout the year, often with multiple marathons taking place within months. The courses vary from city centre routes to scenic park trails, ensuring there's something for every runner. Expect to find yourself in a mix of urban and natural settings, with participants wearing athletic gear and carrying water bottles as they navigate through various terrains.