About the 2026 Edinburgh 5k
As part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, the Edinburgh 5K takes you on an epic route through Holyrood Park, offering unbeatable views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
It’s not just a run - it’s your chance to race through the streets of this stunning city.
How to enter
- Grab a CALM Charity place: There is £10 registration fee and £75 fundraising pledge.
- Already got your own place? We’d love to have you on the Edinburgh 5k team, use this form to tell us about it.
How we’ll support you
Whether it’s your first time taking on the Edinburgh 5K or you’re back for more, we’re here to make sure you have the best time. As part of Team CALM you’ll receive:
A CALM running vest or t-shirt so you look the part
Dedicated support from the Challenge Events team
Access to the CALM Running Club Facebook group
Tips and advice to help you smash your fundraising target
Event accessibility
Edinburgh 5k welcomes runners of all abilities to take part. If you need assistance or want to chat through your accessibility needs, get in touch with the Edinburgh 5k team who will be happy to help.
Got a question?
Check out our FAQs or head to the Edinburgh 5k website. If you can’t find an answer there, get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
