The Sunset Running Festival
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The Sunset Running Festival, Edinburgh
The Sunset Running Festival is an evening running event organised by Blast Running on the seaside promenade at Marine Drive, Edinburgh. The course is a flat, tarmac promenade with wide paths and ocean views. The route is lap based, with each lap just over 7 km, and is described as wheel frame friendly.
The event offers multiple distance options and flexible lap counting so participants can choose how far to run.
- 7km - 1 lap
- Half Marathon - 3 laps
- Individual Marathon - 6 laps
- Relay Marathon - teams, minimum 1 lap per runner
- 6 hour Ultra Challenge - most laps completed in 6 hours
- 1km kids race
Course support includes water stations twice per lap, course marshals and qualified first aiders. The event is Scottish Athletics licensed and the marathon course is officially measured. Runners receive a medal and chip-timed results. Prizes are awarded across distances and age categories, and a small discount is available for Scottish Athletics members.
Chip collection is arranged at local venues prior to the event. The event description notes a festival-style atmosphere and on-course support throughout the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
