The Sunset Running Festival

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Booked 18 times in the last week
£10.00 - £42.00

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About
Run into a stunning summer sunset with this fantastic running event. There are 3 distances to choose from, as well as a kids race, making for an inclusive family event. With medals waiting for you at the finish line, there's nothing stopping you!
Participants
Marathon, Half Marathon and 7k
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Calendar
Sat, 24 Jun 2023
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LocationPin
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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(9 Reviews)
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Where and when
Location
Gipsy Brae Recreation Ground, Edinburgh, UK
Start times
Sat, 24 Jun 2023
Marathon:
5:30pm |
Half Marathon:
5:30pm |
7k:
5:30pm
Races summary
Here's what races are available for The Sunset Running Festival
Marathon
Distance
26.2mi
CourseRoute
6 Loops
£25.00 - £42.00
Half Marathon
Distance
13.1mi
CourseRoute
3 Loops
£22.00 - £24.00
7k
Distance
7km
£10.00 - £12.00
Route information
This course will be a completely flat, seaside route offering PB potential for anyone taking part. It is a lap event, each lap is just over 4 miles in length. You can take on a 7k, Half marathon, Individual Marathon or Relay Marathon on this looped course.
There will be water and Active Root Stations at each lap and Marshals and First Aiders on the course.
There will also be a 1 mile kids race.
What's included
  • Finisher's medal
  • Finisher's Goodie Bags
  • Chip-timed results
  • First aiders
  • Water stations
  • Woodfired pizza oven in the spectator area for all to enjoy
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How to get there
Gipsy Brae Recreation Ground, Edinburgh, UK
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Parking
The closest free car park is located at Cramond Beach Car Park.
By Bus
There is a bus stop right at the Silverknowes Promenade.
Event day logistics
17:30 Sunset Running Festival starts
23:30 Cut-off time and event ends
Age requirements
  • Marathon: All participants must be 18 years or older to participate in this race.
  • Half Marathon: All participants must be 16 or older to participate in this race.
  • 7k: All participants must be 11 or older to participate in this race.
Relay Team
Relay teams can be from 2 to 6 runners, each to run at least 1 lap
Water stations
There will be water stations every 2 miles with Active Root Sports drinks, it is encouraged to bring your own water carrier or bottle to fill it up during the race.
Bag drop
There will be unsecured baggage storage at the Blast Running Gazebo. The event organisers take no responsibility for your items.
On The Day Entry
Please enter on the day for the kid's race!
FAQs
What is the closest bus stop at the Sunset Running Festival?
The closest bus stop located right at the Silverknowes Promenade.
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What do I get for participating in the Sunset Running Festival?
All participants will receive a finishers medal and goodie bag.
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What is the terrain like at the Sunset Running Festival?
The route is completely flat along this picturesque seaside route.
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Reviews
4.0
9 reviews
paige
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4.7
Did the race in 2022
Great course for first timers! Having no elevation and knowing each turn point was excellent! Overall great run!
annie
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
Great course, very friendly marshals I enjoyed every minute xx
jennifer
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3.7
Did the race in 2022
A good flat course if you’re chasing a PB but the multiple loops in the half and full marathon distance was mentally challenging
kelsey
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4.0
Did the race in 2022
I really enjoyed the race in a beautiful part of Edinburgh. It was a very hot evening and towards the end of the third lap they started to run out of water which was unfortunate so worth considering next time.
anne-sophie
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4.7
Did the race in 2022
Unfortunately I didn’t feel well so didn’t go as well as I could but the atmosphere, people and views helped me finish it
leanne
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4.3
Did the race in 2022
The route was a little repetitive.
hazel
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2.7
Did the race in 2022
Lovely location and sunset. The course would have benefitted from less loops to run as was mentally challenging running the same 7k route 6 times. A big disappointment was that no food was available after the race as the caterer had left before the marathon runners finished. Catering had been advertised as being available after the race. We were starving and feeling lightheaded after running for 5hrs so this didn't help. Goodie bags were not given as advertised either, just a flapjack, 1/2 cup of water and a shoe wipe. A real shame as these unfortunate issues really let the event down. The organisers seemed lovely and friendly but sorry to say I wouldn't do more than a 10k here again.
neil
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2.3
Did the race in 2022
No water available on final lap.
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