Scurry Around Cramond Island 5 Mile Run
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Event overview
The Scurry Around Cramond Island is a mixed terrain 5 mile running event scheduled for 31 Dec 2026. The event is described as a sunset run that includes a route around Edinburgh's tidal Cramond Island and along the nearby shoreline. The course is marked and marshaled and described as undulating.
Course and terrain
The start is by the boardwalk beach club cafe. The route includes a short off-road loop in the field behind the Roman Fort and Cramond Kirk, then heads down to the island crossing. It is about a mile from the promenade to the island. On the island there is a short hill climb and a circumnavigation of the beach before returning along the same route to the finish.
The terrain is a mix of tarmac, grass, single-track path, uneven tarmac, sandy beach and rocky surfaces. Depending on weather conditions, puddles can be expected on the causeway. The course offers views across the River Forth towards Edinburgh and the Forth Bridges. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.