Holyrood Park Half Marathon
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Holyrood Park 5k 10k and Half Marathon
Up and Running Events stages a 5k, 10k and Half Marathon at Holyrood Park, Queen's Drive, Edinburgh on 7 November 2027. The routes run around Holyrood Park near Arthur's Seat.
The distances offered are:
- Half Marathon 13.1 mi
- 10k 10 km
- 5k 5 km
The course is described as a 5k loop around Holyrood Park. The event is chip timed and provides clear signage, course marshals and km markers.
Included on race day are a bespoke finisher medal, free race photos, first aid cover, hydration stations, upbeat marshals, music, an instructor led warm up and goody bags with sports nutrition items. Race bibs and the timing chip are collected at the on site registration desk on the day; the chip must be secured to the outer garment to register a time. Online booking is handled through the event booking provider and entry fees on the listing range from £24.45 to £28.85 inclusive of processing fees.
Participant rules and policies noted for this event include age guidance that 5k runners should be 11 or older and 10k runners should be older than 15, a prohibition on dogs, and a restriction on standard headphones while allowing bone conduction devices. Typical cut off times are 1.5 hours for 5k and 10k and three hours for half marathons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
