Fast and flat, the Edinburgh Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 26th May 2024. It's one of the largest half marathons in the UK
Starting on Holyrood Park Road with the picturesque backdrop of Holyrood Park, this incredible city centre route brings you past the impressive Surgeons' Hall, designed by William Henry Playfair in 1832.
This part of city is a fabulous mix of history, and festival culture. You will run past Scotland's premier dance and opera house, the Festival Theatre, which comes alive with a variety of world-class productions, particularly during the summer festival months.
The route then turns right, and 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 Prestonpans 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.
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Hotels near Holyrood Park Road
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Wondering where to stay that's close to Holyrood Park Road? We've teamed up with Booking.com to provide the best room rates for hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs near the 2024 Edinburgh Half Marathon event in Edinburgh.
Potterow Apartment
Potterow Apartment offers accommodation in Edinburgh, 100 metres from Edinburgh Festival Theatre and 200 metres from University of Edinburgh. The unit is 700 metres from Royal Mile. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.
Capital Apartment
Located 10 minutes walk from Edinburgh city centre, Capital Apartment offers free WiFi throughout. The property is 15 minutes walk from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, and 13 minutes walk from Edinburgh Waverley station..
Edinburgh City Lets
Edinburgh City Lets offer modern apartments with free Wi-Fi, fully equipped kitchens and a lounge area with flat-screen TV..
Hotel Du Vin Edinburgh
In Edinburghs historic Old Town, this Hotel Du Vin has uniquely styled bedrooms in a former city asylum. At the hotels heart is a French Bistro, serving produce from the Lothian region..
Richmond Place Apartments
In Edinburghs historic Old Town, Richmond Place Apartments has a 24-hour front desk and stylish studios with internet access. The apartments are less than 10 minutes walk from The Royal Mile..
Home Central Apartment
Located in Edinburghs historic Old Town, Home Central Apartment is less than a mile from the famous Edinburgh Castle. It also offers all guests free Wi-Fi access..
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