About this Event
One Route. Two Pubs. One Great Cause.
Join us for the Diggers Dash, an untimed charity run or walk connecting The Athletic Arms (Diggers) in Edinburgh with Diggers Leith, following the Water of Leith Walkway along the way.
We’re teaming up with the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) for a relaxed, community-focused event, while raising money for a brilliant cause.
This isn’t a race. There are no timing chips, no race numbers and no prizes for finishing first. Run, jog or walk the approximately 9K route at your own pace, enjoy the scenery and finish up with a well-earned pint.
THE ROUTE
The Athletic Arms → Roseburn → Water of Leith Walkway → Dean Village → Stockbridge → Canonmills → Bonnington → Leith → Diggers Leith
Around 9K of one of Edinburgh’s finest routes, taking you from one Diggers to the other.
HOW IT WORKS
There’s no mass start, so there’s no need to sprint out the door.
Registration opens: 11am
Start window: 11am–3pm
Register at The Athletic Arms (Diggers), grab your route information and set off whenever suits you during the four-hour start window.
Take it at your own pace, whether that’s a steady run, a jog with pals or a leisurely walk.
YOUR £10 ENTRY GOES TO NDCS
Entry is £10 per person, with every penny of the entry fee donated directly to the National Deaf Children’s Society.
NDCS supports deaf children and young people across the UK, helping improve opportunities for deaf children and their families.
A PINT AT THE FINISH
Once you’ve made it to Diggers Leith, hand in your finish token and enjoy a complimentary pint of Stewart Brewing beer.
There’ll also be random spot prizes throughout the afternoon, with runners and walkers having an equal chance of winning.
EVENT DETAILS
Diggers DashStart: The Athletic Arms (Diggers), Edinburgh
Finish: Diggers Leith
Distance: Approximately 9K
Format: Untimed run/walk
Registration: 11am
Start window: 11am–3pm
Entry: £10 per person
Charity: National Deaf Children’s Society
Finish: Complimentary pint of Stewart Brewing beer
Age: 18+ only
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
This is a social, untimed event rather than a race. The route uses public paths and shared spaces, so please be considerate of other path users, who always have priority.
You’ll be responsible for crossing roads safely and taking part at your own risk.
All participants must be 18 or over.
READY TO DASH?
Grab your pals, lace up your trainers and join us for a wee adventure from Diggers to Diggers, all while raising money for a brilliant cause.
Event venue & nearby stays
Athletic Arms, 1-3 Angle Park Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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