The Sunset Running Festival
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Event overview
The Sunset Running Festival takes place on 20 June 2026 in Edinburgh at Marine Drive, EH4 5ES. The event is organised by Blast Running and follows a seaside promenade course. The event uses lap format, with each lap measuring just over 7 km.
Distances
- 7km - 1 lap; £20 (£18 Scottish Athletics members)
- Half Marathon - 3 laps; £30 (£28 Scottish Athletics members)
- Individual Marathon - 6 laps; £45 (£43 Scottish Athletics members)
- Relay Marathon - minimum 1 lap per runner; £60 (up to 6 runners)
- 6 Hour Ultra Challenge - as many laps as possible in 6 hours; £45 (£43 Scottish Athletics members)
- Kids race - 1 km; £2
Course and support
The course is flat, on tarmac, and follows a wide seaside promenade with ocean views. The route is described as having no hills or undulations. Water is available twice per lap, providing hydration approximately every 3.5 miles. Course marshals are present and qualified first aiders are on site. The event is Scottish Athletics licensed, the marathon course is officially measured and licensed, and prizes are provided by distance and age category. All entrants receive a medal and chip-timed results.
Chip collection
Chip pick-up locations and times: Cramond Kirk Hall, Cramond Glebe Road, EH4 6NT (Friday 19 June and Saturday 20 June); Silverknowes Promenade near the Boardwalk Café, EH4 5ES (Saturday 20 June). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
