Running & Marathons in Edinburgh
23 upcoming running & marathons events
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FREESocial Run Group- Edinburgh SRG
📍 Up and Running
EUVC TRIALS (INTERMEDIATE / MEN)
📍 Pleasance Sports Complex & Gym
£2.88
EUVC TRIALS (BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE / WOMEN)
📍 Pleasance Sports Complex & Gym
£2.88
FREERun Edinburgh - Empowered by lululemon
📍 The University of Edinburgh Gift Shop & Visitor Centre
Run Seamus! Run! x Queen Margaret Uni Irish Society
📍 Seamus's Pub
£11.55
Run Seamus! Run! x Edinburgh Uni Irish Society
📍 Seamus's Pub
£11.55
Run Seamus! Run! x QMU Ladies GAA
📍 Seamus's Pub
£11.55
SOLD OUTRun Seamus! Run! x Heriot Watt GAA
📍 Seamus's Pub
Sold out at source
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
Up and Running Events: The Meadows 5k /10k
📍 The Meadows
£20 - £24
Up and Running Events: Inverleith Park 5k /10k
📍 Inverleith Park
£20 - £24
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
Edinburgh Christmas Running Festival
📍 Inverleith Park
The Drop - Edinburgh
📍 Up and Running
£45.00 - £63.00
2027 EMF 5K
2027 Edinburgh Marathon
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.