Holyrood Park Half Marathon
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Holyrood Park 5 km 10 km and Half Marathon
Up and Running Events stages a multi distance running event at Holyrood Park, Queen's Drive, Edinburgh on 11 July 2027. Entries for this edition are closed. The venue sits beside Arthur's Seat and the course uses a 5 km loop within Holyrood Park.
Distances offered
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half Marathon (13.1 mi)
The event is chip timed and bibs with chips are collected at the registration desk on race day; the chip must be secured to an outer garment for correct timing. Course support and race services include clear signage, km markers, hydration stations, upbeat marshals, first aid provision, instructor led warm up, free race photos, and a bespoke finisher medal. Participants are also provided with goody bags containing sports nutrition items.
Age and time guidelines follow Scottish Athletics recommendations for youth participation: 5 km runners should be aged 11 or above and 10 km runners should be above 15. Typical cut off times for this series are 1.5 hours for 5 km and 10 km, and 3 hours for half marathons. The nearest mainline station is Edinburgh Waverley. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
