Edinburgh Moonwalk

12 October 2022|Read time 2 mins

Join thousands to raise awareness and funds for Cancer Research in the Edinburgh Moonwalk.

Find out more about the Edinburgh Moonwalk, part of Moonwalk Scotland, to support and raise money for those living with cancer.

Join in the Edinburgh Moonwalk

Each year 10,000 walkers in Edinburgh gather together in decorated bras to raise money and awareness for those living with breast cancer as part of Moonwalk Scotland.

The walk can be either a Full Moon (a marathon - 26 miles), or a Half Moon (half marathon - 13 miles), snaking through Scotland's capital.

Nowadays the routes begin and end at Dynamic Earth, located at the bottom of the Royal Mile and supporters can cheer on participants at designated viewing spots along the way.

There is often a theme for the fancy dress, with previous years taking on everything from circus to Wild West.

The event launched in 1998, and takes place in Edinburgh, London, and Iceland.

Since then, people have had a great time 'walking the walk' with family and friends, all for a good cause.

What's it like?

Helen Fowler joined in on an Edinburgh Moonwalk, and shared her experiences of this special, and emotional occasion. 

"Last Saturday was a magic night in Edinburgh when thousands of women, and even quite a few men too, walked for miles on the city streets to raise money for breast cancer charities.

People gathered from all over Scotland to take part in the Edinburgh Moon Walk, a fundraiser for breast cancer charity Walk the Walk, that involves walking overnight, while dressed up in decorated bras.

After gathering at a giant pink tented village in Inverleith Park, in the north of Edinburgh, we walkers set off across the city around midnight.

Some were walking a full marathon of 26 miles, others (me) were doing the Half Moon of 13 miles.

Hundreds of volunteers gave up a night's sleep to cheer us on, shouting out encouragement that kept us going.

Many Edinburgh residents came out of their homes to support us and keep our spirits high with banners.

The feeling of solidarity among the walkers is something I'll always treasure.

Other things I won't forget from the evening?

On the descent from Arthur's Seat, a forbidding hill we circuited at about eight miles into the walk, the joy of suddenly seeing the city's twinkling lights spread out below us.

And, of course, something I will always remember is the sight of Edinburgh Castle's austere ramparts lit up in pink in honour of the walk."

Book your Edinburgh accommodation

If you'd like to join in the next event, it takes place on 7th September 2024. Get in touch with walkthewalk.org for more information.

Browse the Reserve Apartments portfolio and book your accommodation for the event.

For information on more fantastic events in our city, take a look at our guide to a year in Edinburgh.