Run Fat Boy Run
Run Fat Boy Run is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Alchemist | St James Quarter. It has 6 performances listed, running from Mon 17 Aug, 13:00 to Sun 30 Aug, 13:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
The story of one middle-aged man's desperate attempt to outrun obesity, self-doubt and a lifetime of poor decisions... armed with only trainers and an unhealthy obsession with Strava. Gordon takes the audience through the highs, lows and humiliations of trying to transform from couch potato to ultra-runner while battling food addiction, midlife, marathon disasters and a complete lack of dignity. Expect brutally honest storytelling, sharp observations and plenty of self-deprecation. Whether you're a seasoned runner or think Parkrun sounds like hell, this is a show about chasing impossible goals while trying not to die!
Details
- Venue: Alchemist | St James Quarter
- Space: Terrace
- Genre: COMEDY, Stand-up
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 30 seats (Terrace) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 6, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Guests will come up our ground-floor lift and reach the bar space, after which they can make their way to the terrace doors to the right, which swings open to allow wheelchairs outdoors. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 17 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £7.50
- Tue 18 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £7.50
- Wed 19 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £7.50
- Thu 20 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £7.50
- Fri 21 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £7.50
- Sun 30 Aug, 13:00 — Already performed — £7.50