Fair Saturday: 7 Senses Slow Half Marathon
The 7-Senses Passport
Fair Saturday | 28 November 2026 | 9am
21 km from Balerno to Joppa, Edinburgh
Join us for a slow and sensory half-marathon journey across Edinburgh!
As a counterpoint to the shopping frenzy of Black Friday, we invite you to slow down, walk, notice and experience the city differently.
Along the way, we will invite you to explore seven senses through playful and unexpected encounters for which you will be given a 7-Senses passport:
Feeling – Hearing – Seeing – Tasting – Smelling – Balancing – Intuition
This is not a race! We will walk together, taking time for conversation, observation, artistic encounters and a little hospitality along the way.
Bring a picnic, snacks for the journey, comfortable walking shoes and a sense of curiosity.
Free and open to all. Supported by Fair Saturday Edinburgh and the City of Edinburgh Council.
FAQs
When and where do we start? We start punctually at 9am at Balerno Inn.
How do I get there: Bus 44 coming from the City Centre is scheduled to arrive at 8.50am.
How long will it take: Depending on how many breaks we take en route we will arrive in Joppa between 3 and 4pm.
How do I get back: Bus 26 and 44 will take you back to the City Centre.
Are there age limit to enter the event? If you are under 18 you must be accompanied by an adult.
What happens if I am injured or tired and can not finish the full stretch of the 21km route? Please make sure you bring all the minor injuries things listed in the information pack. If you feel you have to finish earlier, you can call a taxi to pick you up. In the case of an accident you need to call emergency services on 999.
Can I join on another point on the route? Sorry, this is a half-marathon length route. Hence we can only accept walkers who start at Balerno at 9.30am punctually on the day. Please be there early for a prompt start.
Can I finish earlier? We like you to finish the whole route. But if you feel unwell, or it is simply too much we will of course understand.
What about the weather? Hot or cold, we go in any weather. Please check the forecast during the week and also the evening before we start.
Can I bring a dog? The 7-Senses Slow Half-Marathon is a strenuous route. If you need to bring a dog, they need to be strictly kept on a leash. We recommend to keep the dog at home.
Photography: Please do let Claudia know if you do not want to be in photographs.
What about my passport? you will be given the 7-Senses walking passport at the beginning of the walk. It will be stamped at each station and you can keep it as a souvenir for the rest of your life.
