Dynamic Earth (EH8 8AS) in Holyrood Park
The entire course is flat.
23 May 2025 - 26 May 2025
On the Saturday before the Edinburgh Marathon and Half Marathon, the Edinburgh 10km also takes place here. A great opportunity for runners who prefer a shorter distance. This beautiful route takes place in Holyrood Park, located in the heart of the city. During the race, runners have a beautiful panoramic view of Edinburgh. The 10km course goes up and down towards the finish at Holyrood Gait. A fantastic experience and a unique way to experience Edinburgh in a sporty way.
Registration Edinburgh Marathon 2025
Globalrunning offers you a package with a guaranteed runner’s bib and accommodation. Furthermore, we offer the possibility that family members or friends can travel with you as companions and together you can enjoy this event.
Take a look at our packages. We ensure that during your stay in Edinburgh everything is arranged down to the last detail so that the athlete can fully devote himself or herself to the run. Whether individually or with a running group, with us you run around the world!
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Part of a running group? Then we would be pleased to offer you a personalized package with group discount! Contact us for the options
Dynamic Earth (EH8 8AS) in Holyrood Park
The entire course is flat.
The map below shows the locations of the start & finish, our hotels of choice and the expo location. Underneath the map, there are two buttons which show the course and elevation maps of the event.
LegendFriday, 23 May 2025
The start of your running journey! Today you fly with Easy Jet from Amsterdam to Edinburgh (13:10-13:45) and travel to the hotel on your own. A visit to the narrow alleys in the Old Town, the old part of Edinburgh, is an absolute must. Don't forget that you also have to pick up your starting number at the expo today!
Saturday, 24 May 2025
Goodmorning Edinburgh! A wonderful day to further explore Edinburgh! For example, you can choose to visit the Georgian New Town, which is known for its elegance. It is of course also possible to relax in one of the many pubs or cafés, and experience the atmosphere of the famous bar and café culture in Scotland.
Sunday, 25 May 2025
The big day! Today is the day! Today you will start in the marathon or half marathon in an enthusiastic field of participants. The start is at the old university, after which you will also run along Arthur's Seat. This is an extinct volcano that towers above the city of Edinburgh. From here you have a panoramic view of the majestic city of Edinburgh during your race. A unique way to see the city! Afterwards you will be a medal, but above all a beautiful experience richer!
Monday, 26 May 2025
The last day of your running trip. You will travel to the airport on your own for your return flight to Amsterdam (19:55-22:30). We hope that you will return home with a medal in your pocket and a great experience!
We do not offer transport for this arrangement by default. However, we do offer the option to book flights with us. Prices will vary if you choose to make use of our service.
A 5-minute walk from Waverley Train Station, ibis Edinburgh Center South Bridge – Royal Mile provides centrally located accommodations in the Old Town. This Ibis hotel has a bar and restaurant, and offers free WiFi.Furnished with Ibis Sweet Beds, each air-conditioned room has a flat-screen TV, desk, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. All have private bathrooms with shower and complementary toiletries.
The restaurant serves international cuisine from lunchtime until late evening, and is complemented by a relaxing bar which also serves snacks.
ibis Edinburgh Center South Bridge – Royal Mile is around 9 minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Castle, and Holyrood Park is around 15 minutes away.
In the vibrant Grassmarket area, the Apex Grassmarket Hotel has a sauna, a pool, a gym, an award-winning restaurant, and free WiFi for guests to enjoy. Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are 15 minutes’ walk away. The leisure facilities at Apex Grassmarket Hotel include Technogym fitness equipment and a swimming pool. Metro Bar & Brasserie offers seasonally rotating menus. Each luxurious room has a widescreen TV, an en suite bathroom with shower and free luxury toiletries, and tea/coffee making facilities and bottled water. The Royal Mile is 600 metres from the property, and the National Museum of Scotland is 550 metres away.
In the Scottish capital Edinburgh, you go back in time for a while! With many medieval houses, narrow streets in the old town and charming elegance in the Georgian New Town, Edinburgh is definitely an impressive city to visit. Today Edinburgh is a colourful metropolis where you can enjoy a lively culinary scene, of course with the fantastic bar and café culture. This is where past and future come together for an unforgettable experience!