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Half Marathon races near Edinburgh
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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Edinburgh
JUL 3
12JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Holyrood Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon July
Edinburgh EH8 8HG · 2 km away
12JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Dundee Running Adventure Half Marathon (HALF DRAM)
Dundee · 60 km away
19JUL
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Run The Blades Half Marathon
Eaglesham · 77 km away
AUG 10
2AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Arbroath Half Marathon
Arbroath · 77 km away
2AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Perth Half Marathon & Runfest
Perth · 51 km away
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9AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Bun Run - Glasgow
Glasgow · 68 km away
16AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Scottish 10K
Musselburgh · 9 km away
16AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Scottish Half Marathon
Edinburgh · 14 km away
22AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
North Lanarkshire Half Marathon
Motherwell · 52 km away
22AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Bellahouston Park 5k/10k/Half Marathon - August 2026
Glasgow G52 1HH · 72 km away
23AUG
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Scurry Around Devilla Forest Trail Running Festival
Kincardine · 35 km away
23AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival
Kirkcaldy · 18 km away
30AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival Half Marathon
Kirkcaldy · 17 km away
SEP 5
19SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Rattray Beaver Run
Blairgowrie · 72 km away
19SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Kinneil Estate 5k/10k/Half Marathon
Bo'ness EH51 0PR · 28 km away
20SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Hamsterley Forest 10K & Half Marathon
Redford · 76 km away
26SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Kelpies Half Marathon
Falkirk · 36 km away
26SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Water of Leith Half
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Edinburgh · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Edinburgh
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Great Scottish Run
The AJ Bell Great Scottish Run begins in Glasgow city centre, offering participants a 10k or half marathon option. Each year, thousands compete, with many using the event to fundraise for charities. Complementing the main races are 1.5km and 2.5km children's races held the day before.
The course winds through Glasgow's streets, transitioning between city landmarks and its parks, concluding in Glasgow Green. Music contributes to the race-day ambiance, and local spectators line the route, offering cheers and high-fives to runners. Over 32,000 individuals have participated in the Glasgow run through this event.
Perth Running Festival
The Perth Running Festival begins and ends at Perth Racecourse in Perth, Scotland, with the Half Marathon start located before the grandstand. This road running event offers three distances: a Half Marathon, a 7.5km race, and a 1 mile fun run, also known by the racecourse-style name “8 Furlong.” The Half Marathon course is flat and fast, suitable for runners aiming for a personal best or those new to the distance.
The route traces the River Tay, goes by Scone Palace, and incorporates North Inch parkland before crossing parts of the city. Most of the course utilizes traffic-free park paths, riverside stretches, and paths around the racecourse, blending open green areas with urban running. The shorter races remain near the racecourse and adjacent paths, whereas the Half Marathon extends further along the river and through the adjacent parkland. Scone Palace provides the event's primary historical connection, linked to the Stone of Destiny and the coronations of Scottish monarchs.
Dalmeny Estate Trail Half Marathon
The Dalmeny Halloween Trail Half is a low-key autumn half marathon held in South Queensferry, near Edinburgh, on Halloween. Organized by Blast Running, it begins at 10:30 AM with a limited field of approximately 300 participants, positioning it more as a local trail event than a large urban race.
The out-and-back route commences and concludes at Longcraigs Scout Hall, roughly a mile from Dalmeny Rail Station. Participants will navigate wooded trails, riverside paths, farm tracks, roads, and paths within Dalmeny Estate and Cammo Nature Reserve. The course features an undulating terrain with several short, steep ascents. Headphones are permitted, and registration closes when all spots are filled.
Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival
The Scurry Around Tentsmuir Forest Trail Running Festival begins in Tayport, Fife, with routes extending into Tentsmuir Forest, situated between Dundee and St Andrews. Scurry Events organizes the festival, with Peter Ness as the listed organiser. The race options include a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 1.2K family run. This is a mixed-terrain trail event, not a road race, and the start area is connected to the Larick Centre.
The longer races feature distinct one-lap courses; the half marathon, 10K, and 5K runners will not repeat the same short loop. The routes, which are marked and marshalled, traverse forest trails, woodland tracks, coastal paths, sand dunes, and open coastal stretches around Tentsmuir. This setup accommodates various runners, from those new to trail running to individuals seeking a more extensive forest and coastal challenge. The festival also provides support to the Tayport Community Trust and Larick Centre, establishing a local community connection beyond the races.
Bellahouston Park 5k/10k/Half Marathon - November 2026
Holyrood Park 5k/10k/Half Marathon
The Holyrood Park MoRun begins at 9:30 AM in Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park. Runners will assemble near Queen’s Drive for this November charity event. Adult participants can select a 5k, 10k, or half marathon, while children can compete in a chip-timed 1.5k Mini MoRun.
The courses wind through Holyrood Park, centering the event in one of Edinburgh’s most distinctive natural areas instead of a typical city-centre route. This event is part of the MoRunning series and benefits Movember, an organization that raises funds and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. The event is designed for everyday runners, families, friends, and children. Fundraising pages or donations can be made during registration, and MoRunning t-shirts and vests are available for those wishing to embrace the Movember aesthetic.
Holyrood Park 5k/10k/Half Marathon - November 2026
Glentress Winter Trail Half Marathon
MoRun d'Édimbourg 1,5k, 5k, 10k et semi-marathon
MoRun Edinburgh takes place in late November in Edinburgh, Scotland, offering four distances: 1.5 km, 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon (21.0975 km). As part of the MoRun series, its flexible format allows participants to select a distance suited to their preferences, rather than a single mandatory race.
The 10 km is the most frequently chosen distance, with the 1.5 km option providing a shorter route for families and novice runners. The event welcomes beginners, seasoned runners, couples, and families. The Edinburgh location allows participants to explore city sights and heritage along the road courses.
Glasgow 1.5k, 5k,10k & Half Marathon MoRun
Glasgow MoRun takes place in November at Glasgow Green, starting near Nelson's Column. The event features four race distances: a chip-timed 1.5k Mini MoRun for children, and 5k, 10k, and a half marathon (21.0975 km) for others. It is part of the MoRunning series, connecting running with Movember and men's health fundraising.
The races are held within a city park, making the format suitable for families, novice runners, club athletes, and those aiming for a longer distance. The Movember theme is central to the event. Participants use the day to raise awareness and funds. Awards extend beyond race times, including medals for the fastest MoBro and MoSista, and spot prizes for best dressed, best moustache, and other MoRunning accolades. All finishers get a MoRunning medal and headband. The event also provides refreshments and rewards for future participation.
The 1.5k, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Edinburgh MoRun
The Edinburgh MoRun takes place in Holyrood Park during November, offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. All races commence and conclude on Queens Drive. This event is integrated into the MoRunning series, which supports Movember. Consequently, the day emphasizes men's health fundraising alongside race completion. The designated causes are prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention, all linked to the event's moustache motif.
The Mini MoRun provides a chip-timed 1.5k for children. Adults can select from a 5k run up to a half marathon. Participants receive a MoRunning medal and headband. Additional awards are presented to the fastest MoBro and MoSista, alongside spot prizes for the best costumes and moustaches. The event accommodates families, novices, club athletes, charity participants, and children. Donations to Movember can be made during the registration process.
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Edinburgh Training Notes
Edinburgh hosts 30 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals use The Meadows for easy laps, then go straight to Holyrood park when intervals need teeth. Arthur's Seat Loop gives about 5km and still feels like a lung busting effort to the top. Hermitage of Braid gives about 10km, and this route can get a bit mushy. Cramond & Water of Leith gives about 25km, with Murrayfield Stadium, Dean Village and Leith Docks on the way. Social Group Running meets Tuesdays at 6:15 PM BST at Bruntsfield Place. West Edinburgh Running Club meets Thursdays at 6:30 PM at Saughton Park. Edinburgh Marathon Festival, Kilomathon 13.1K and Seven Hills of Edinburgh The Challenge are the anchor events.
Locals ride the old railway lines first, because disused railway lines have become traffic-free shared bike paths. The Innocent railway bike path runs from the city centre to Musselburgh, and NCN1 and NCN75 take Z2 rides further out. Ronde Cycling Club leaves from Gamma Transport Division in Stockbridge and runs Saturday rides for members and prospective joiners. Edinburgh Road Club covers road, gravel, mountain biking, cyclocross, time trial, track and triathlon. East Lothian coastal route rolls for 75km and climbs 544m with a max grade of 10.6%. Lothian Loop stacks 101km and 1297m, and the climbs bite around Drem, Roslin Glen, the Pentland Hills and Lomond Hills. Route Zero - Edinburgh and Rat Race 100 - Bamburgh to Edinburgh sit on the calendar.
June suits Edinburgh training best, because Seven Hills lands then and summer temperatures stay moderate. Summer gives runners the coast towards Musselburgh, Prestonpans and North Berwick for base miles, plus hard-packed sand near Yellowcraig when the tide behaves. Summer gives riders Portobello Beach Visit, Gladhouse Reservoir and the Pencaitland Railway bike path for smoother days. Winter changes the kit and the judgement. Runners still get roads, trails, hills and flats, but beach wind can catch you off guard. Cyclists need layers, gloves, socks and good lights, and locals avoid Roseburn and the canal when icy because those paths are not gritted.