Edinburgh 5K
Scenic city run through historic streets and lush parks, perfect for all fitness levels.
Race Details
Race Distance
5K
5km
3ml
Race Official Name
Scottish 5K
Race Type
Road
Website
About the Edinburgh 5K
The Edinburgh 5K delivers Scottish determination beneath castle ramparts in a more accessible format. Runners navigate through this atmospheric capital with its dramatic elevation changes and distinctive medieval Royal Mile. May's variable spring creates unpredictable racing conditions as participants experience both Old Town's narrow wynds and New Town's Georgian grandeur. The moderately challenging course features some of Edinburgh's less intimidating hills while providing continuous historical interest. Scottish spectators create an atmosphere of genuine Highland support as participants flow through streets representing Scotland's proud heritage. This beautiful race captures Edinburgh's distinctive character—historically significant yet naturally dramatic—offering a quintessential Scottish running experience through one of Europe's most visually stunning capitals without requiring extreme hill-climbing endurance.
Race Location
Edinburgh,
Scotland,
Europe
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