The Edinburgh Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Expected February 2028

Our best guess from a single past year. We'll firm it up when the organiser confirms.

Choose your distance

Half Marathon

Distance

21.1km

Start Time

09:00

Cutoff

3 hours

Terrain

Road

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

Overview

The Edinburgh Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run offers chip-timed 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances on a hilly road loop around Holyrood Park in Edinburgh. Runners start and finish at the Parade Ground on Queens Drive, with the route marked and marshalled and medical cover provided. The event is wheelchair accessible and buggy friendly, and supports the charity Shelter with optional fundraising. All finishers receive a medal, and trophies are awarded to winners.

Hilly road course around Holyrood Park
Chip-timed with Chip on Bib timing
Wheelchair accessible and buggy friendly
Supports Shelter charity
Unique medals
Trophies for winners
Water stations
Finish line sweets
Partner benefits
Voucher points
Penguin bars

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Parade Ground, Queens Drive, Holyrood Park

Finish

Parade Ground, Queens Drive, Holyrood Park

Terrain

Hilly road course around Holyrood Park

Route

Four laps of the course around Holyrood Park on Queens Drive

Good to know

What you get

Finisher medal

Chip timing

Penguin bars

Partner benefits

Voucher points

Trophies for winners

Race photosIf we have a race photographer, you will receive an email with a link to view and purchase photos once they are ready, typically 1-2 days after the event.

Food after the finishFinish line water and sweets; coffee and snacks available for purchase

PrizesTrophies are awarded to winners. All finishers receive a medal.

ResultsWe are not currently UK Athletics Affiliated, so results will not be listed on external sites other than Results Base.

On the day

Toilets

Bag drop

Food vendors

First aid on course

Aid stations

Water on course

ParkingNo parking at event hub. Park and rides at Ingliston, Hermiston, Straiton, Sheriffhall, Newcraighall and Ferrytoll. Off-street car parks run by private operators.

AccessibilityYes, the course is wheelchair accessible and buggies are permitted.

Marshals on courseYes, the route is marked and marshalled, and medical cover is provided.

Before you enter

RefundsAt least 14 days before the event you can cancel and receive a 60% refund. At least 7 days before you can transfer to another event or receive voucher points. Up to and including event day you can transfer your place to someone else, change to a shorter distance, or do the event virtually.

TransfersAt least 7 days before event day you can transfer to another event or receive voucher points. Within 7 days, you can transfer your place to someone else up to and including event day.

DeferralsAt least 7 days before event day you can defer your entry and receive voucher points for a future Fix event. Within 7 days, no deferral allowed.

If the race is cancelledAt least 14 days before event day you can cancel and receive a 60% refund on your entry fees. After this point, no refunds.

Minimum ageYes, we allow children of all ages to take part. Children remain the responsibility of their parents/guardian throughout the event. If the parent/guardian is satisfied, children can run unaccompanied, with a parent remaining onsite.

DogsYes, we love to see dogs running with their owners! Please ensure your dog is on a short lead/harness and be careful on the course, respecting other runners and park users.

HeadphonesYes, but it is your responsibility to ensure you can hear marshals and important announcements. Keep volume at a level where you can hear what's going on around you.

Collecting your numberRace packs are collected at registration on the day of the event.

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The practical side

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Is the course hilly?

Is there bag storage?

Are there facilities at the event?

Does the event support a charity?

When do entry prices increase?

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