Holyrood Park 5k/10k/Half Marathon

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Expected July 2027

We haven't been able to confirm this year's date. We'll update you if it's announced.

Choose your distance

Half Marathon· €32

Distance

21.1km

Start Time

09:30

Terrain

Mixed

From last year's edition. Details may change once confirmed.

Overview

Join us for the exhilarating Holyrood Park 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Edinburgh. Organised by Up and Running Events, this vibrant running festival promises an unforgettable experience with the majestic Arthur's Seat providing a spectacular backdrop.

Arthur's Seat backdrop
5.2k loop around Holyrood Park

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Holyrood Park, Queen's Dr, Edinburgh, EH8 8HG, UK

Finish

Holyrood Park, Queen's Dr, Edinburgh, EH8 8HG, UK

Terrain

Park paths and roads around Holyrood Park

Route

The course is a 5.2k loop around Holyrood Park, repeated for half marathon distance.

Getting There

Nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley

Good to know

What you get

Finisher medal

Chip timing

Race photos

Goody Bag

Km Markers

Free Race Photos

On the day

Bag drop

Marshals on course

First aid on course

ParkingParking details are not specified. The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley.

Public transportNearest station is Edinburgh Waverley

Before you enter

RefundsUp to 14 days before the event you can cancel and receive a 60% refund. After that no refunds are offered.

TransfersYes, up to event day you can transfer your place to someone else by emailing [email protected].

DeferralsReceive voucher points for future event up to 7 days before.

If the race is cancelledUp to 14 days before the event you can cancel and receive a 60% refund. After that no refunds. Up to 7 days before you can transfer to another event or receive voucher points. Up to event day you can transfer your place to someone else or do the event virtually.

Minimum ageParticipants must be aged 11 or older for the 5k, 15 or older for the 10k, and 17 or older for the half marathon on race day.

€32

per person · entry fee

Status unclear

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Expected July 2027

Provisional date, around Jul 11

We'll keep this updated as the organiser confirms.

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