The Sunset Running Festival
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Sunset Running Festival - Edinburgh
The Sunset Running Festival is a summer evening running event held on a flat tarmac seaside promenade in Edinburgh. The course uses wide paths with ocean views and is organised as a lap based event so participants can choose how far to run.
Distances offered include:
- 7 km : 1 lap. Entry £20.
- Half marathon : 3 laps. Entry £30.
- Individual marathon : 6 laps. Entry £45.
- Relay marathon : teams up to six, minimum 1 lap per runner. Entry £60.
- 6 hour ultra challenge : most laps completed in six hours. Entry £45.
- 1 km kids race : entry £2.
Course support includes water available twice per lap, course marshals and qualified first aiders. The event uses chip timing and provides a medal for all finishers. The marathon course is officially measured and the event is Scottish Athletics licensed; there is a member discount for Scottish Athletics entrants. Prizes are awarded by distance and age category.
Practical details include chip pick up at Cramond Kirk Hall and at Silverknowes Promenade. The festival element of the event means multiple distances run within the same evening and a mixture of individual and team entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
