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ARCHIVED RACE: 2020 Edinburgh Half Marathon @ Potterrow, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom on 24 May 2020
Race Info & Description
Race Information:
- Event Name: 2020 Edinburgh Half Marathon
- Date: 24 May 2020
- Start Time: 08:00 am
- Venue: Potterrow
- Organised By: GSi events Ltd
- Race Website: Click Here.
Race Facilities
- Has Toilets? No
- Has Changing Facilities? No
- Has Water Stations? No
- Has Prizes / Awards? No
Race Description
Starting on Potterrow in the grounds of one of the oldest Universities in the world, this incredible city centre start takes you through the very heart of Edinburgh. As you pass Greyfriars Bobby on your left, you also take in the National Museum of Scotland on your right, before heading over the High Street and down The Mound. Don’t be surprised if you see a few shoppers stop and cheer as you then run past the Scottish National Gallery and into Princes Street Gardens, with the iconic Edinburgh Castle as your backdrop.
The route then takes in the ‘Gothic Rocket’, otherwise known as the Scott Monument, as it meanders down the historic Royal Mile, heading towards and past the somewhat controversial Scottish Parliament building. Here you can look up and take in the spectacular Arthurs Seat and Salisbury Crags, as well as the Palace of Holyrood, before departing the Royal Park and heading east towards the coast.
As you reach Musselburgh, you’ll run past the oldest golf course in the world, where it’s documented that golf has been played as early as 1672, before heading further East on the flat towards the historic village of Preston Pans before turning and heading back towards the beautiful finish line within the vast playing fields of Pinkie School.
With a descent of almost 90 metres to near sea level, we believe this is the fastest half marathon route in the world.
Race Venue and Map
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Race Location:
- Venue: Potterrow
- Town/City: Edinburgh
- State/County: Edinburgh
- Country: United Kingdom
- Postcode / Google Map Co-ordinates: EH8 9BT
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Race Entry
Race Entry
- Entry Fee: Standard entry: GBP 38.5, Club entry: GBP 36.5
- Enter on Day: No
- Online Entry:
- Postal Entry: No
- Closing Date: 24th May 2020
- Entry Limit:
- Entry Contact / Race Secretary: see@website.com
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