5k Edinburgh Running Tour
Stride Out Running Tours • Professional company
About Stride Out Running Tours
The Edinburgh Running Tour is an expert-led running experience presented by Stride Out Running Tours, departing from opposite The Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel entrance. The tour combines fitness with storytelling, guiding participants around the city's most iconic sights at a sociable pace before the city awakes. Running 50 minutes, it is described as the perfect morning ritual to kickstart your festival experience. Participants must have a basic level of fitness and be capable of completing the distance. Suitable for those aged 12 and over, with under-sixteens required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Why see this show?
A morning run through Edinburgh's iconic streets, guided by an expert who weaves stories into the route. The sociable pace means it suits runners of most levels, and it is a genuinely energising way to begin a day at the Fringe.
Saturday 8 - Saturday 29 August 2026
07:30, 08:00
8 performances
50 minutes
1 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
£18 (16)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the tour?
The tour runs for 50 minutes.
How much does it cost?
Tickets are £18. See the booking link on this page for current ticket prices.
What is the age guidance?
The tour is suitable for those aged 12 and over. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Do I need to be fit?
Yes — participants must have a basic level of fitness and be capable of running the distance. The tour is carried out at a sociable pace.
Where does the tour start?
Opposite The Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel entrance.
Is this a participatory experience?
Yes — participants will be running and moving throughout.
About This Performance
5k Edinburgh Running Tour is a events performance at Opposite The Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel entrance during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 50 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
Experience the magic of live performance at Edinburgh Festival. Each show offers something unique and memorable.
Venue: Opposite The Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel entrance
Opposite The Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel entrance is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.
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Booking Information
Ticket Prices: From £18
Age Guidance: 12+
Content Warnings: Audience participation, Audience will be standing throughout, Audience required to walk or move around during the performance, More information Participants must have a basic level of fitness. The tour will be carried out at a sociable pace, but participants must be capable of running 5k in distance. Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian during the tour.
Book early to avoid disappointment. Popular shows sell out quickly during Edinburgh Festival.
Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026
Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.5k Edinburgh Running Tour represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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