There are 12 upcoming 5k races in Edinburgh listed. Next up: Cramond Promenade 5k/10k/Half Marathon - October 2026 (Sunday, 25 October 2026), Inverleith Park 5k/10k - October 2026 (Saturday, 31 October 2026), Holyrood Park 5k/10k/Half Marathon - November 2026 (Sunday, 8 November 2026).
Upcoming races only, soonest first. Confirm dates and entry details with the organiser.
Edinburgh · Cramond Foreshore, Edinburgh, EH4 5, United Kingdom
Cramond Promenade 5k/10k/Half Marathon - October 2026 is organised by Up and Running Events in Edinburgh. Entry options: Half Marathon; 10k; 5k. The course surface has not been confirmed.
£22.90–£26.90
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Edinburgh · 20 East Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 1RU, United Kingdom
Inverleith Park 5k/10k - October 2026 is organised by Up and Running Events in Edinburgh. Entry options: 10k; 5k. The course surface has not been confirmed.
£20–£24
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Edinburgh · Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5, United Kingdom
Holyrood Park 5k/10k/Half Marathon - November 2026 is organised by Up and Running Events in Edinburgh. Entry options: Half Marathon; 10k; 5k. The course surface has not been confirmed.
£22–£26
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Edinburgh · Hermitage of Braid House, Hermitage, Edinburgh
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill 10km and 5km Trail Runs and Festive Fun Run 2026 takes place in Edinburgh on 22 November 2026. Organised by Scurry Events Ltd.. Published venue: Hermitage of Braid House, Hermitage, Edinburgh. Check the organiser’s booking page for the full route, start arrangements, age requirements and current entry conditions.
£21.84–£27.04
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Edinburgh · Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground, Edinburgh, EH5 1, United Kingdom
The Hot Chocolate 5K and 10K is organised by Blast Running in Edinburgh. Entry options: 5K; 10K. The course surface has not been confirmed.
£13–£18
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Edinburgh · St Margarets Well, Queens Drive, Edinburgh, EH8 8HG, United Kingdom
The Edinburgh 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun is organised by The Fix Events UK in Edinburgh. Entry options: 5K; 10K; Half Marathon. The course surface has not been confirmed.
£30–£35
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Edinburgh · Portobello Town Hall, 147-149 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh, EH15 1AF
A one-off 5km community fun run in Portobello, with a cinnamon bun included in the ticket.
£9.92
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Edinburgh · Inverleith Park, Arboretum Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5NY, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Christmas Running Festival is organised by Great Scottish Events in Edinburgh. Entry options: Edinburgh Christmas 5k; Edinburgh Christmas 10k. The course surface has not been confirmed.
£20
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Edinburgh · Queens Drive, Edinburgh, EH8 9, United Kingdom
The Edinburgh 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run is organised by The Fix Events UK in Edinburgh. Entry options: 5 km; 10 km; Half Marathon. The course surface has not been confirmed.
£25–£30
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Edinburgh · Holyrood Park, near Dynamic Earth
Saturday races around Holyrood Park, with climbs and city views. The 10K starts at 09:00 and the 5K at 11:00. These are separate entries within the festival weekend.
From £25
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Edinburgh · The Meadows, Melville Drive, EH9 1ND
A 5km obstacle-course fundraising event for Cancer Research UK at The Meadows in Edinburgh. Participants can run, jog or walk at their own pace. The course includes climbing, crawling and sliding obstacles. The organiser asks each participant to aim to raise £50.00. Starts are arranged in waves; choose a time when booking.
£11.24
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Edinburgh · Holyrood Park, Edinburgh EH8 8AZ
Undulating, closed-road laps of Holyrood Park beneath Arthur's Seat, with 5K, 10K and half-marathon options.
£31.50–£37.80
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