Edinburgh Winter Warmer Run

Alumni, students and staff are being offered an opportunity to come together for a run around Arthur’s Seat.

Event details

  • Date: Saturday, 1st February 2025
  • Start time: 9am

The event is open to all abilities, from complete beginners looking to tick off their first running event, to avid runners hoping to achieve a personal best. Runners and walkers have three races to choose from:

  • 5k
  • 10k
  • Half marathon

Sign up with your friends, family or colleagues. We would love to see you there on the day, even if it is to walk the route or to cheer on others. 

How to register

Edinburgh Sport & Active Wellbeing have partnered with The Fix UK to offer all alumni, students and staff a discounted entry:

  • Go to the Edinburgh Winter Warmer Run sign-up page (link below). 
  • Add the chosen race to your basket and enter UOEWINTERRUNNER in the ‘Use Discount Code’ box. 
  • All participants from the University, including alumni, will receive a University branded buff to wear while running.
  • Alumni are welcome to access Sport & Exercise changing facilities and lockers on the day of the event.

Sign up for the Edinburgh Winter Warmer Run (external website)

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