Edinburgh Running Festival August 2027

Name: Edinburgh Running Festival August 2027
Start: 2027-07-31T23:00:00Z
End: 2027-07-31T23:00:00Z
Location: Edinburgh EH8 8AZ, UK

Sun, Aug 1, 2027

Edinburgh EH8 8AZ, Edinburgh

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£30 - £36

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Join Us for the Edinburgh Running Festival on Sunday 1st August 2027!

Experience one of Scotland's most spectacular race days at the Edinburgh Running Festival on Sunday 1st August 2027. Choose from a Half Marathon, 10K or 5K and take on a stunning fully road-closed route through the iconic Holyrood Park.

Run beneath the towering Arthur's Seat and the dramatic Salisbury Crags, with sweeping views across Edinburgh's historic skyline throughout your race. The undulating course offers a rewarding challenge for runners of all abilities, whether you're chasing a personal best or simply soaking up the atmosphere in one of the UK's most breathtaking running locations.

Whether you're visiting Edinburgh for the first time or returning to race through one of Scotland's most iconic landscapes, the Edinburgh Running Festival offers an unforgettable running experience.

Secure your place today and experience Edinburgh like never before.

Half Marathon, 10k and 5k

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Sun, Aug 1, 2027

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Where and when

Location

Edinburgh EH8 8AZ, UK

Start times

Sunday, Aug 1, 2027

Half Marathon: 10:00 AM10k: 10:45 AM5k: 10:55 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Edinburgh Running Festival August 2027

Half Marathon

21km

£36

10k

10km

£34

5km

£30

Route information

Take on an unforgettable challenge at the RunThrough Edinburgh Running Festival, featuring a Half Marathon, 10k and 5k — all set on an undulating, road-closed course around the stunning Holyrood Park.

This scenic route offers a true taste of Edinburgh’s dramatic landscape, looping beneath the iconic Arthur’s Seat and showcasing sweeping views across the capital city. Whether you're chasing a personal best or soaking up the atmosphere, this event combines the excitement of a city race with the beauty of one of Scotland’s most striking natural landmarks.

Course Map

Half Marathon

10k

What's included

Unique themed medal
Free race photos
Chip-timed results
Post-race goodies

How to get there

Edinburgh EH8 8AZ, UK

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PARKING/TRAVEL

No specific event parking. Broad Pavement car park will be closed for the event.

Event day logistics

START TIMES

10:00 am - Half Marathon start

10:45 am - 10k start

10:55 am - 5k start

CUT OFF

There is a 3 hour cut-off on this race due to the road closures in place

LAPS

Half Marathon - 4 laps

10k- 2 laps

5k - 1 lap

MINIMUM AGES

Half Marathon - 17 years above

10k - 15 years above

5k - 11 years above

BAGGAGE

We will have a secure marquee where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach it to your bag. To collect, show your number to our staff, and they will help you find your baggage.

TOILETS

Portable toilets within the event village, which will also be accessible for runners to use on each lap during the race.

REFRESHMENTS

There will be water provided at the 5k point of the race, and there will also be water available at the finish along with your post-race goodies and medal (please note the 5k won’t pass a water station on the course).

RESULTS

Results will be available here immediately after the race.

PICTURES

We will have an official photographer at the event, please check out our photos page after the race.

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