The Edinburgh Christmas Running Festival

🎄 Edinburgh Christmas Runs: 5K, 10K & Junior Fun Run – festive fun for everyone!

The Edinburgh Christmas Running Festival has become a festive favourite for families, friends and colleagues alike. With a 5K, 10K and the Junior 1500m Fun Run, there’s something for everyone — all set against the magic of the city’s Christmas celebrations. The event has run since 2007 and is a true highlight of Edinburgh’s seasonal calendar.

Concession tickets available for: Under 18's, over 65's & Charity runners with a code

Entry Options

10k Christmas Run
5k Christmas Run
Junior 1500 mtr
Concession 10k Christmas Run
Concession 5k Christmas Run

Refunds

Refunds

  • You may Refund yourself the entry cost less 5% until 06/12/2025.
  • Click here for more info on Refunds.

Instalment Plan

  • You may pay in equal instalments up to a either a maximum set by the organizer or monthly up to one month before the event, whichever is less.
  • There is an additional fee of 1% + £0.50 for each instalment.
  • You are responsible for ensuring payments are made, missing payments may mean removal from the event and loss of any monies paid to date.
  • For more information on instalment plans see here.

You can manage your entries from the My Entries page.