Holyrood Park Half Marathon
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Holyrood Park 5k, 10k and Half Marathon
This event is held in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh (Queen's Dr, EH8 8HG). Races are offered over three distances:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half Marathon
Entries are made through the booking partner Let's Do This. Online entries typically close two days before the event unless the event sells out. On the day entries are generally available on a first come, first served basis with cash prices typically quoted for the 5k and 10k.
All races are chip timed and the course is measured. Participants receive a race number bib that contains the timing chip and a finishers medal. The event provides hydration stations, kilometre markers, course marshals, on course music, an instructor led warm up, and goody bags with sports nutrition snacks and offers. Race day photos are published on the event website and are free to view.
Age rules follow Scottish Athletics guidance: 5k runners should be aged 11 or above, and 10k runners should be above 15. Dogs are not permitted and standard headphones are not allowed; bone conduction headphones are accepted. Typical cut off times are 1.5 hours for 5k and 10k and 3 hours for the half marathon.
The organiser publishes a cancellation and transfer policy with refund options up to 30 days before the event and transfer or voucher options closer to race day. Volunteers are welcome and are provided drinks, snacks and a free entry to an Up and Running Event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
