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The RoadBlock Run
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.
Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh (0.5 miles)
Sun 22 Sep
£14 / 0845 450 2000
- 11:30 – 16:00
Capoeira Cordão de Ouro Scotland
The largest Capoeira group in the UK puts on lessons so you too can train your body and mind in the context of a friendly, welcoming group
Morningside Braid Church, Edinburgh (2.3 miles)
Tue 21 May
£6 (£5)
- 19:00 – 20:30
Mon 27 May
£6 (£5)
- 19:00 – 20:30
Tue 28 May
£6 (£5)
- 19:00 – 20:30
North Merchiston Club, Edinburgh (2.5 miles)
Thu 23 May
£6 (£5) / 0131 622 1757
- 19:00 – 21:00
Thu 30 May
£6 (£5) / 0131 622 1757
- 19:00 – 21:00
Thu 6 Jun
£6 (£5) / 0131 622 1757
- 19:00 – 21:00
Joseph Pearce's Jogging Club
Weekly running club following the very best kind of route: one with a bar at each end. After meeting at Joseph Pearce's the group jogs down to Sofi's for some refreshing lingonberry juice, before heading back up to JP's, which is a route of 3.5 miles.
Victoria, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Tue 21 May
Free / 0131 555 1638
- 19:00
Tue 28 May
Free / 0131 555 1638
- 19:00
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 0131 555 1638
- 19:00
Beginners Tai Chi and Qigong Relaxation Course
Beginners class in the meditative art of Tai Chi.
St Stephen's Centre, Edinburgh (1.8 miles)
Wed 22 May
£63 for full course / 07990 582921
- 20:00 – 21:00
Wed 29 May
£63 for full course / 07990 582921
- 20:00 – 21:00
Wed 5 Jun
£63 for full course / 07990 582921
- 20:00 – 21:00
Christ Church, Edinburgh (2.1 miles)
Mon 27 May
£63 for full course / 07990 582921
- 19:00 – 20:00
Mon 3 Jun
£63 for full course / 07990 582921
- 19:00 – 20:00
Edinburgh Half Marathon
An exceptionally scenic half-marathon route, starting at the city's Meadowbank Stadium and finishing up at the Racecourse out at Musselburgh. As always, there are a range of charities you can run for, with varying registration fees and minimum sponsorship commitments.
Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sun 26 May
Prices to be confirmed / 0870 122 2003
- 08:00
The Edinburgh Moonwalk
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).
Leith Links, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)
Sat 8 Jun
Over-13s only
£32.50–£72.50 entry fee / 01483 741430
- 20:00 – 12:00
Kuk Sool Won Scottish Championships and Masters Exhibition
Martial arts championships all day with a masters exhibition in the evening.
Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh (0.6 miles)
Sat 25 May
£8 (Children £5; under 5s free) / 07743 885719
- 08:00 – 16:30
- 17:30
Musselburgh Racecourse (4.6 miles)
Fri 24 May
0131 665 2859
- 16:30
Sat 1 Jun
0131 665 2859
- 11:30
Fri 14 Jun
0131 665 2859
- 11:00
Rock'n'Roll Ping Pong
Free table tennis club with DJs Ding and Dong providing the music. If you're feeling brave enough it's £1 to enter the sudden death tournament (strictly amateurs), and the winner takes home the cash.
The Bongo Club, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)
Sun 26 May
Free / 0131 558 8844
- 19:00
Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh (0.8 miles)
Fri 13 Dec
Times to be confirmed / 0131 667 7211
Sat 14 Dec
Times to be confirmed / 0131 667 7211
Sun 15 Dec
Times to be confirmed / 0131 667 7211
Stork's Beak: Historical Fencing
Join the school to practise techniques based on historical combat manuals from the 15th to early 20th centuries, exploring swordsmanship as a martial discipline (not a sport or part of an historical re-enactment). The first class for new prospective members is free.
Kirk O'Field Parish Church, Edinburgh (0.8 miles)
Thu 23 May
£7 per class; £25 (£15) per month of classes / 0131 332 2758
- 19:30 – 21:30
Thu 30 May
£7 per class; £25 (£15) per month of classes / 0131 332 2758
- 19:30 – 21:30
Thu 6 Jun
£7 per class; £25 (£15) per month of classes / 0131 332 2758
- 19:30 – 21:30
Wiff Waff Wednesday
Monthly evenings of food and beer, eclectic music and the age-old game of'Wiff Waff (aka ping pong).
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Wed 12 Jun
Free / 0131 555 7101
- 18:00 – 22:30
Wed 10 Jul
Free / 0131 555 7101
- 18:00 – 22:30
Big Fun Run
A 5km fun run with charity partners available for those wishing to raise sponsorship for a good cause.
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sun 28 Jul
Entry fees vary / 0131 652 8150
- 11:00
Cajon Flamenco Classes
Study the rhythms and sounds of flamenco in these dance classes.
Alba Flamenca, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Wed 22 May
Times to be confirmed / £5.65–£6.65 per class / 0131 667 3600
Thu 23 May
Times to be confirmed / £5.65–£6.65 per class / 0131 667 3600
Fri 24 May
Times to be confirmed / £5.65–£6.65 per class / 0131 667 3600
Cuestars
Friendly, social snooker group for the LGBT community and friends, meeting on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
Shandon Snooker, Edinburgh (3.1 miles)
Tue 28 May
£2 / 0131 313 2069
- 19:00 – 21:00
Tue 11 Jun
£2 / 0131 313 2069
- 19:00 – 21:00
Tue 25 Jun
£2 / 0131 313 2069
- 19:00 – 21:00
Gorgie Dalry Parish Church, Edinburgh (2.9 miles)
Sat 16 Nov
Times to be confirmed / 0131 337 7936
Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh (0.8 miles)
Thu 30 May
Times to be confirmed / 0131 667 7211
Craiglockhart Tennis & Sports Centre, Edinburgh (3.4 miles)
Thu 23 May
Times vary / 0131 444 1984
Fri 24 May
Times vary / 0131 444 1984
Sat 25 May
Times vary / 0131 444 1984
Edinburgh 7s Festival
A multi-sports festival featuring – you guessed it – seven sports. Those'd be rugby, touch, netball, hockey, football, volleyball and dodgeball, with a touch of music and fancy dress to top it all off. Watch from the stands or get out on the playing field(s).
Meggetland, Edinburgh (3.1 miles)
Fri 7 Jun
Times vary / Day ticket £10; camping £20
Sat 8 Jun
Times vary / Day ticket £10; camping £20
Sun 9 Jun
Times vary / Day ticket £10; camping £20
Edinburgh Little League Junior Baseball
If you harbour visions of your kids pitching for the Red Sox one day, these weekly baseball matches and training sessions should help them hone their ball skills and give you a taste of classic Americana to boot (don't forget the hot dogs and potato chips). Ages 6–13.
Warriston Playing Fields, Edinburgh (1.8 miles)
Sun 26 May
Free
- 13:00 – 15:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free
- 13:00 – 15:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free
- 13:00 – 15:00
Edinburgh Marathon
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.
London Road, Edinburgh (0.5 miles)
Sat 25 May
Times & prices vary
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary





