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Run · road · 5K

Blast Running Sundowner 5K Series 1

Edinburgh · 3 km away

Run · road · 5K

The Pursuit 5000

Stirling · 50 km away

JUL 2

Run · road · 5K

Holyrood Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon July

Edinburgh EH8 8HG · 2 km away

Run · road · 5K

Track Star Series

Edinburgh · 2 km away

AUG 5

Run · road · 5K

Edinburgh Running Festival August 2026

Edinburgh EH8 8AZ · 1 km away

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Run · trail · 5K

Maverick Ochil Hills Trail Run

Stirling · 50 km away

Run · trail · 5K

Maverick Ochil Hills Trail Run

Stirling FK9 4LA · 51 km away

Run · road · 5K

Bellahouston Park 5k/10k/Half Marathon - August 2026

Glasgow G52 1HH · 72 km away

Run · road · 5K

Blast Running Sundowner 5K Series 2

Edinburgh · 3 km away

SEP 5

Run · road · 5K

Run Scotland Strathclyde Autumn 5k / 10k / Half

Motherwell · 54 km away

Run · road · 5K

Blast Running Sundowner 5K Series 3

Edinburgh · 2 km away

Run · road · 5K

Kelvingrove Park 5k/10k - September 2026

Glasgow G3 6BY · 69 km away

Run · road · 5K

Cumbernauld 10K, 5K & 1K

Cumbernauld · 22 km away

Run · road · 5K

Kinneil Estate 5k/10k/Half Marathon

Bo'ness EH51 0PR · 28 km away

Edinburgh · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Edinburgh

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Blast 5K @ The Meadows Series 5

Perth Running Festival

The Perth Running Festival begins and ends at Perth Racecourse in Perth, Scotland, with the Half Marathon start located before the grandstand. This road running event offers three distances: a Half Marathon, a 7.5km race, and a 1 mile fun run, also known by the racecourse-style name “8 Furlong.” The Half Marathon course is flat and fast, suitable for runners aiming for a personal best or those new to the distance. The route traces the River Tay, goes by Scone Palace, and incorporates North Inch parkland before crossing parts of the city. Most of the course utilizes traffic-free park paths, riverside stretches, and paths around the racecourse, blending open green areas with urban running. The shorter races remain near the racecourse and adjacent paths, whereas the Half Marathon extends further along the river and through the adjacent parkland. Scone Palace provides the event's primary historical connection, linked to the Stone of Destiny and the coronations of Scottish monarchs.

The Halloween 7in7

The Halloween 7in7 is a seven-day off-road running event held at Pengethley Manor, near Ross-on-Wye. It takes place around Halloween, offering participants a seven-hour time limit each day to complete distances ranging from 5k to ultramarathon. Both walkers and runners are welcome, with options to enter for a single day or the entire seven-day challenge. The course is situated entirely on the grounds of Pengethley Manor, featuring repeated off-road laps instead of a linear route. The most demanding option involves completing seven marathons consecutively. However, half marathons and shorter distances are available, making it adaptable beyond a pure endurance event. Participants can earn seven distinct medals throughout the week, providing a specific daily goal.

The Ghostly Gallop

Pollok Park 5k/10k

Pollok Park 5k/10k takes place on a Sunday morning through Pollok Park’s green spaces, offering a choice between a 5K or 10K distance. This park-based event features a mix of road and path sections, with marshals providing support along the course, ensuring it is not a self-guided run. The route winds through woodland paths and open parkland within the park, giving the race a more sheltered and natural feel compared to a city-street circuit. All finishers are awarded a bespoke Up and Running medal, and the event concludes with music and refreshments post-run.

Pollok Park 5K & 10K November

Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival

The Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival begins in Tayport, Fife, with routes extending into Tentsmuir Forest, situated between Dundee and St Andrews. Scurry Events organizes the festival, with Peter Ness as the listed organiser. The race options include a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 1.2K family run. This is a mixed-terrain trail event, not a road race, and the start area is connected to the Larick Centre. The longer races feature distinct one-lap courses; the half marathon, 10K, and 5K runners will not repeat the same short loop. The routes, which are marked and marshalled, traverse forest trails, woodland tracks, coastal paths, sand dunes, and open coastal stretches around Tentsmuir. This setup accommodates various runners, from those new to trail running to individuals seeking a more extensive forest and coastal challenge. The festival also provides support to the Tayport Community Trust and Larick Centre, establishing a local community connection beyond the races.

Supernova Forth Road Bridge

The Forth Road Bridge is closed to traffic, allowing participants to walk, jog, or run a 5K on the bridge. Supernova Forth Road Bridge is an evening 5K at Queensferry. The route is illuminated by colour features, and participants use LED head torches after dark. It is designed for all abilities, with walkers, joggers, and runners sharing the same 5K course. The course remains on the Forth Road Bridge, with the closed-road setting being the primary attraction. Fundraising is incorporated, with charity places available for Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans, and Shelter Scotland’s housing justice initiatives. The entry fee covers a chip-timed event number, baggage facilities, transport to and from Gyle Shopping Centre, hydration at the finish, and a finisher’s pack containing a medal and drawstring bag.

Bellahouston Park 5k/10k/Half Marathon - November 2026

Holyrood Park 5k/10k/Half Marathon

The Holyrood Park MoRun begins at 9:30 AM in Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park. Runners will assemble near Queen’s Drive for this November charity event. Adult participants can select a 5k, 10k, or half marathon, while children can compete in a chip-timed 1.5k Mini MoRun. The courses wind through Holyrood Park, centering the event in one of Edinburgh’s most distinctive natural areas instead of a typical city-centre route. This event is part of the MoRunning series and benefits Movember, an organization that raises funds and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. The event is designed for everyday runners, families, friends, and children. Fundraising pages or donations can be made during registration, and MoRunning t-shirts and vests are available for those wishing to embrace the Movember aesthetic.

Holyrood Park 5k/10k/Half Marathon - November 2026

MoRun d'Édimbourg 1,5k, 5k, 10k et semi-marathon

MoRun Edinburgh takes place in late November in Edinburgh, Scotland, offering four distances: 1.5 km, 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon (21.0975 km). As part of the MoRun series, its flexible format allows participants to select a distance suited to their preferences, rather than a single mandatory race. The 10 km is the most frequently chosen distance, with the 1.5 km option providing a shorter route for families and novice runners. The event welcomes beginners, seasoned runners, couples, and families. The Edinburgh location allows participants to explore city sights and heritage along the road courses.

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About 5K races in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Training Notes

Edinburgh hosts 45 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals use The Meadows for easy laps, then go straight to Holyrood park when intervals need teeth. Arthur's Seat Loop gives about 5km and still feels like a lung busting effort to the top. Hermitage of Braid gives about 10km, and this route can get a bit mushy. Cramond & Water of Leith gives about 25km, with Murrayfield Stadium, Dean Village and Leith Docks on the way. Social Group Running meets Tuesdays at 6:15 PM BST at Bruntsfield Place. West Edinburgh Running Club meets Thursdays at 6:30 PM at Saughton Park. Edinburgh Marathon Festival, Kilomathon 13.1K and Seven Hills of Edinburgh The Challenge are the anchor events.

Locals ride the old railway lines first, because disused railway lines have become traffic-free shared bike paths. The Innocent railway bike path runs from the city centre to Musselburgh, and NCN1 and NCN75 take Z2 rides further out. Ronde Cycling Club leaves from Gamma Transport Division in Stockbridge and runs Saturday rides for members and prospective joiners. Edinburgh Road Club covers road, gravel, mountain biking, cyclocross, time trial, track and triathlon. East Lothian coastal route rolls for 75km and climbs 544m with a max grade of 10.6%. Lothian Loop stacks 101km and 1297m, and the climbs bite around Drem, Roslin Glen, the Pentland Hills and Lomond Hills. Route Zero - Edinburgh and Rat Race 100 - Bamburgh to Edinburgh sit on the calendar.

June suits Edinburgh training best, because Seven Hills lands then and summer temperatures stay moderate. Summer gives runners the coast towards Musselburgh, Prestonpans and North Berwick for base miles, plus hard-packed sand near Yellowcraig when the tide behaves. Summer gives riders Portobello Beach Visit, Gladhouse Reservoir and the Pencaitland Railway bike path for smoother days. Winter changes the kit and the judgement. Runners still get roads, trails, hills and flats, but beach wind can catch you off guard. Cyclists need layers, gloves, socks and good lights, and locals avoid Roseburn and the canal when icy because those paths are not gritted.