Running Events

Secure your place here: Running for Children First 2025 | Children First 

Join Children First Champions Team and take on this fast, flat, and scenic challenge along the East Lothian Golf Coast while raising vital funds to help us do more.

 Ages 17+ | Starts 11:00 | East Lothian | Minimum sponsorship required - £300 

Secure your place here: Running for Children First 2025 | Children First 

Starting and finishing at Musselburgh Racecourse, the Scottish 10K is fast, flat & picturesque. If you're looking for the chance to set a new personal best for a 10K then look no further!

Ages 15+ | Starts 09:30 | East Lothian | Minimum sponsorship required - £150

Secure your place here: Running for Children First 2025 | Children First 

Take on this empowering 10K run through the heart Edinburgh, raising money to support our vital work.

Ages 15+ | Starts 11:00 | Edinburgh | Minimum sponsorship required - £150

Secure your place here: Running for Children First 2025 | Children First 

This event offers an iconic 10K route through the Edinburgh city — and your run will go the extra mile by raising funds for our vital work.

Ages 15+ | Starts 09:30| Minimum sponsorship required - £150

Secure your place here: Loch Ness Marathon and Running Festival

Follow a spectacular route alongside Loch Ness, start in an atmospheric moorland setting and pass through stunning Highland scenery, before running along the shores of Loch Ness and River Ness, and finishing in Inverness.

Loch Ness Marathon: Ages 18+ | No minimum sponsorship. 

River Ness 10k & Corporate Challenge: Ages 15+ | No minimum sponsorship. 

River Ness 5k: Open to all ages | No minimum sponsorship. 

Wee Nessie: Ages 5 and under | No minimum sponsorship. 

Secure your place here: Running for Children First 2026 | Children First

Join the Children First Champions Team and walk, jog or run 5K through a glowing night-time route alongside the iconic, colour-changing Kelpies.

5K | Ages: 5+ | Starts 20:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £150

Secure your place here: Running for Children First 2026 | Children First

Run on the Capital's beautiful cycle path network, starting at Ocean Terminal beside the historic Royal Yacht Britannia and finishing at  Murrayfield Stadium!

13.1k: Ages 16+ | Starts 08:30 | Minimum sponsorship required - £300

6.5k: Ages 15+ | Starts 09:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £300.

Mini Kilo (2.62k): Ages 60-14 | Starts 08:30 | No minimum sponsorship.

Secure your place here: Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026 | Children First

From the 5k, held in the stunning Holyrood Park, to the one of the UK's fastest marathon, there's something for everyone.

Junior Races: Ages 3-11 | Starts 12:00 | No minimum sponsorship.

5k:11+ Ages | Starts 11:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £150

10k: Ages 15+ | Starts 09:00| Minimum sponsorship required - £150

Half Marathon: Ages 17+ | Starts 08:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £300.

Full Marathon: Ages 18+ | Starts 10:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £500.

Team Relay: Ages 17+ | Starts 10:00 | Minimum sponsorship required - £150 per team member

Secure your place here: Running for Children First 2026 | Children First

Join the Children First champions Team and take on a city-centre challenge that makes a real difference to Scotland's children.

Ages 15+ | Starts 09:30 | Minimum sponsorship required  - £150

Secure your place here: Running for Children First 2026 | Children First

Join the Children First champions Team and take on a city-centre challenge that makes a real difference to Scotland's children.

Ages 15+ | Starts 10.45 | Minimum sponsorship required  - £150