The Sunset Running Festival
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The Sunset Running Festival
The Sunset Running Festival takes place on Saturday 20 June 2026 at Marine Drive, Scotland, EH4 5ES. The event is held on a flat, tarmac seaside promenade with wide paths and ocean views.
The format is lap-based, with each lap measuring just over 7 km. Distances and entry options include:
- 7 km - 1 lap
- Half Marathon - 3 laps
- Individual Marathon - 6 laps
- Relay Marathon - minimum 1 lap per runner, up to 6 runners
- 6 Hour Ultra Challenge - complete as many laps as possible in six hours
- 1 km Kids Race
Course support includes water stations twice per lap, course marshals and qualified first aiders. The event offers chip-timed results and medals for finishers. It is a Scottish Athletics licensed event, with prizes for distance and age categories and a member discount for Scottish Athletics members.
Practical arrangements include chip collection locations at Cramond Kirk Hall and Silverknowes Promenade. The event description notes fully supported lap running with course measurement appropriate for marathon qualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
