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Scottish Half Marathon

August 15, 2027 · 11:00 AMTranent to Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Race Day

61°F

55–68°F · Feels mild

Total elevation gain

131ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change −197 ft

Participants

4,000

Medium-sized race

Crowd Rating

3/ 10

Moderate spectator support

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.

Minimum Age: 17 years
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
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
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

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