Charity within 5 miles of Edinburgh

RoadBlock Run (formerly Urbanathlon) returns with another race filled with obstacles for runners to negotiate in aid of Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. Prizes for fastest males, females and teams, as well as a special prize for runners in fancy dress.

A 5km fun run with charity partners available for those wishing to raise sponsorship for a good cause.

A sponsored nocturnal power walk to raise funds to combat breast cancer. As an added bonus, all participants are invited to walk in their bras (and that includes the men).

Get fit, enjoy the views and raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support by walking through the lovely setting of Holyrood Park on either a 3-mile or an 8-mile route. Suitable for the whole family (except for Rover).

A night of old skool dancing to indie, soul, and disco tunes raising funds for children's education and health care in Tanzania.

If you're going to break yourself by running further and faster than the human body was made to go, you may as well do it somewhere picturesque – and Edinburgh is certainly that (if a little windy at times). Participants run for a variety of charities.

Criss-cross your way across the city as an individual rider or as part of a team, and check out the sites of the city all bathed in glorious moonlight. It's a 50-mile course, starting at Holyrood Palace, heading out to Musselburgh, and looping back to Holyrood via the Royal Mile. Ride for the charity of your choice.

First Step is a community based project, giving a helping hand to parents with children in order to raise confidence and skills. A selection of comedians, including Gareth Waugh and Becky Price, give up their time to make you laugh, in aid of a good cause.

It's the first day of the 50/50 Food Festival, and Henderson's staff are running the Edinburgh Half Marathon dressed up like giant vegetables. Naturally. Cheer them on at Regent Road as they race to support Edinburgh Garden Partners. Pledges can be made at the restaurant.

Souful blues rock from The Rising Souls at this acoustic gig raising funds for Railway Children.

Fundraiser for Edinburgh Carers Council headed by the guitar instrumentals from ex-El Hombre Trajeado man RM Hubbert.

A fun day out to raise money for the Sick Kids Friends Foundation with a Teddy Toddle, fairground attractions and the chance to meet some of your favourite telly and movie stars.

Rewind to the 70s special raising funds in aid of the National Autistic Society.