The Great Scottish Walk and Run Festival
About this event
Get along for a weekend full of fantastic, family-friendly events at Silverknowes Promenade, Edinburgh. Perfect for everyone, there are an array of races on offer from the 10K to the Spud and Spoon fun run.
Raceday details
Your organiser
Great Scottish Events is the UK’s original adventure challenge company. We’re here to help organisations stage exciting, demanding and professional fundraising events, with participant satisfaction guaranteed. And it’s all about the fundraising, all of our events have a primary purpose of raising as much money as possible for the event charity. Over the years we have assisted charities raise more than £12 Million for their own good causes!
How to enter
What's included:
**5K/10K
**
- Chip timed
- Course marshalled
- Prizes for top 3 (Male and Female)
- Distance marked
- Refreshment stations
10K Walk
- Finisher's medal
- Course marshalled
- Distance marked
The Great Scottish Toddle
**
- Great Scottish Toddle Medal
**
The Great Scottish Tattie Run
- Relay Trophy
- Finisher's medal
- Free bag of tatties
10K
Run 10km
5K
Run 5km
Great Scottish 10K Walk
Run 10km
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Frequently asked questions
When will I receive more information regarding the event?
Once entered, participants will be sent an entry package with full information on the walking and running routes.… read moreAre the 5/10k's timed?
Yes, these events will chip timed with the Top 3 male and females respectively winning prizes. All results and positions will be displayed within 30mins of the finish.… read moreWhat sort of food is provided on the day?
Refreshment stations are included within the entrance fee. The onsite catering will consist of an array of soups, pasta, salads at a reasonable price.… read moreYou may also like
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Route description
Route description
**5K/10K
**The 5KM and 10KM runs take participants on a scenic, relatively flat route which tracks right out along the promenade towards Cramond.
This event is ideally suited for novices and experienced runners alike, which is part of what makes it so good.
**Great Scottish Walk 10K
**Walkers will follow a similar route initially to the 5k and 10K, making their way out along the promenade and along to the scenic Cramond Village. From here, they will loop back around along Barnton Avenue East & West, passing Silverknowes Golf Course. The final stage is along Marine Drive and finishes back at the promenade.
The Great Scottish Toddle
This is an event for children of 6 years or under also children in buggies welcome. Only the children pay for entry but Mums, dads, grannies older sisters or brothers can accompany the children on the toddle do not pay. All children receive a Great Scottish Toddle Medal.
**The Great Scottish Tattie Run
**
Enter as an individual or as a relay team. Run one mile carrying a 20KG bag for men and a 10kg bag for the ladies.
Schedule:
0930: 5KM starts
1030: 10KM walk starts
1100: 10KM run starts
1300: The Great Scottish Toddle
1400: The Great Scottish Tattie Run
Please aim to arrive at least 45 minutes before your race start time to ensure there is plenty of time to warm up, drop your bag and collect your race pack.
This is a real family day-out and it would be great to see those not taking part in an event along supporting the participants.
Please note that Mums, Dads, Grannies, Grandpas, and so on can all accompany children in the Great Scottish Toddle for free.
Great Scottish events are always on the lookout for volunteers.
If you would like to find out more then please follow the link here: https://greatscottishevents.net/volunteer/
Silverknowes Promenade, Edinburgh EH4 5ES, UK
Get directions**Address: Silverknowes Promenade, Edinburgh EH4 5ES
Car:** There is restricted car parking to Silverknowes Road, Marine Drive. Additional parking can be found at Cramond Village next to the Cramond Inn Pub.
Bus: Bus services 29, 27, & 37 all run to the event village.
Route description
Route description
**5K/10K
**The 5KM and 10KM runs take participants on a scenic, relatively flat route which tracks right out along the promenade towards Cramond.
This event is ideally suited for novices and experienced runners alike, which is part of what makes it so good.
**Great Scottish Walk 10K
**Walkers will follow a similar route initially to the 5k and 10K, making their way out along the promenade and along to the scenic Cramond Village. From here, they will loop back around along Barnton Avenue East & West, passing Silverknowes Golf Course. The final stage is along Marine Drive and finishes back at the promenade.
The Great Scottish Toddle
This is an event for children of 6 years or under also children in buggies welcome. Only the children pay for entry but Mums, dads, grannies older sisters or brothers can accompany the children on the toddle do not pay. All children receive a Great Scottish Toddle Medal.
**The Great Scottish Tattie Run
**
Enter as an individual or as a relay team. Run one mile carrying a 20KG bag for men and a 10kg bag for the ladies.
Schedule:
0930: 5KM starts
1030: 10KM walk starts
1100: 10KM run starts
1300: The Great Scottish Toddle
1400: The Great Scottish Tattie Run
Please aim to arrive at least 45 minutes before your race start time to ensure there is plenty of time to warm up, drop your bag and collect your race pack.
This is a real family day-out and it would be great to see those not taking part in an event along supporting the participants.
Please note that Mums, Dads, Grannies, Grandpas, and so on can all accompany children in the Great Scottish Toddle for free.
Great Scottish events are always on the lookout for volunteers.
If you would like to find out more then please follow the link here: https://greatscottishevents.net/volunteer/
Silverknowes Promenade, Edinburgh EH4 5ES, UK
Get directions**Address: Silverknowes Promenade, Edinburgh EH4 5ES
Car:** There is restricted car parking to Silverknowes Road, Marine Drive. Additional parking can be found at Cramond Village next to the Cramond Inn Pub.
Bus: Bus services 29, 27, & 37 all run to the event village.