Scottish Half Marathon
The Lowdown
The Scottish Half Marathon is a point-to-point road race in East Lothian, Scotland, starting at Meadowmill Sports Centre near Tranent and finishing on Musselburgh Racecourse, Scotland's oldest racecourse. The 13.1-mile course runs along the East Lothian Golf Coast, largely downhill for the first third and flat thereafter, making it a fast, PB-friendly route. More than 4,000 runners took part in the 2024 edition. The race starts at 11:00am with a strict 3-hour-15-minute cutoff enforced by a sweeper bus, and wheelchair/handcycle athletes are welcome provided they are self-propelled for the entire race. Finishers receive a wicking t-shirt, medal, keyring, and timing-chip results within 48 hours, with hydration and energy gels on route and free baggage transport to the finish. Entry to the 2027 edition (Sunday, August 15) opens from £45.75 for standard runners, with charity places also available through partner organizations. Entrants must be 17 or older on race day, and no official pacers are provided.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Moderate spectator support
Meadowmill Sports Centre
East Lothian Golf Coast
Musselburgh Racecourse
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Tranent to Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
GB
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 17 on race day
- Wheelchair/handcycle entrants accepted if self-propelled for the entire race; powered wheelchairs and assisted pushing not permitted
- Strict 3 hour 15 minute cutoff from when the back of the field crosses the start line, enforced by a sweeper bus
Required Documents
- No special ID required to run; confirmation email/event number used for entry and bib collection
Entry Methods
- Online entry via the official Scottish Half Marathon registration platform
- Charity/good cause places available through partner organizations
- Race number transfers permitted on select entries only, for a £20 fee; numbers cannot be passed to another runner without this transfer
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entry fees are non-refundable if you withdraw
Fees may not be deferred to a future event
Transfers available on select entries only for a £20 fee; race numbers cannot be given to another person without this transfer
Free baggage trucks transport bags from the start to a reunion area at the finish
Bus and car parking tickets available for purchase, non-refundable
No official pacers on course
More than 4,000 entrants completed the 2024 edition
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