Running races in City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Find running races in City of Edinburgh, Scotland. Compare 10 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons and 5 mile races.
Events to explore include Cramond Promenade 5K, 10K & Half Marathon October, Dalmeny Halloween Trail Half and Inverleith Park 5K & 10K.
19 listed events · 10 with upcoming dates
Upcoming running races
10 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Cramond Promenade 5K, 10K & Half Marathon October
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Cramond Promenade October — flat, chip-timed coastal races beside the Firth of Forth.
· 10K / 5K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Dalmeny Halloween Trail Half
SCOSouth Queensferry, City of Edinburgh
Dalmeny Halloween Trail Half — South Queensferry, Edinburgh.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Inverleith Park 5K & 10K
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Inverleith Park 5K & 10K — Edinburgh.
· 10K / 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Holyrood Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — November
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Holyrood Park Half Marathon — Edinburgh, Scotland.
· 10K / 5K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill 5K 2026
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill 5K 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill, Edinburgh.
· 10K / 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Great Scottish Christmas Festival 5K 2026
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Great Scottish Christmas Festival 5K 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Inverleith Park, Edinburgh.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Scurry Around Cramond Island 5 Mile 2027
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Scurry Around Cramond Island 5 Mile 2027 — an officially published five-mile fixture at Cramond Island, Edinburgh.
· 5mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Edinburgh Marathon Festival Half Marathon
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Marathon Festival Half Marathon — Edinburgh to Musselburgh.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Race for Life Edinburgh - Holyrood 5K 2027
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Race for Life Edinburgh - Holyrood 5K 2027 — an officially confirmed in-person 5K at Holyrood Park.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Edinburgh Running Festival
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Running Festival — Holyrood Park, Edinburgh. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
· 10K / 5K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Carnethy Skyloop Hill Race
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Carnethy Skyloop — a long hill race through the Pentland Hills south of Edinburgh.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Corstorphine Hill 5K, 10K, 15K & 20K
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Corstorphine Hill autumn trail races — four chip-timed distances through Edinburgh woodland.
Cancelled edition: Sun, 18 Oct 2026
Race guide and recorded editions →Cramond Promenade 5K 10K and Half September
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Cramond Promenade 5K 10K and Half September in Edinburgh.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Cramond Promenade 5K, 10K & Half Marathon September
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Cramond Promenade September — flat, fast coastal 5K, 10K and half-marathon races.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Edinburgh Meadows Half Marathon
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Meadows Half Marathon
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Men's 10K Edinburgh
SCOEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Men's 10K Edinburgh — a city-centre road race from the Royal Mile to Murrayfield Stadium.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in City of Edinburgh
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Edinburgh (9), South Queensferry (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in City of Edinburgh
Which running races are coming up in City of Edinburgh, Scotland?
Cramond Promenade 5K, 10K & Half Marathon October is listed for 25 October 2026. Dalmeny Halloween Trail Half is listed for 31 October 2026. Inverleith Park 5K & 10K is listed for 31 October 2026 (status to be confirmed). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in City of Edinburgh, Scotland?
Look for 5K races, 10K races, half marathons and 5 mile races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for City of Edinburgh, Scotland?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.