Dynamic Earth (EH8 8AS) in Holyrood Park
The first few kilometers are flat. The rest of the route is flat.
23 May 2025 - 26 May 2025
The Edinburgh Half Marathon takes place on the same day as the Marathon. This race is also known as very fast and flat, as the course is the same as the full marathon. The Edinburgh Half Marathon takes runners from the heart of the city and along the coast to the finish in the Pinkie Playing Fields. For the first 5km the runners will descend 100 metres, giving you the chance to get a quick start to the race!
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!
Book now directly and secure your entry with guaranteed participation!
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 first few kilometers are flat. The rest of the route 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 trip! You can go to Edinburgh on your own or arrange the flight ticket through us. After arrival you will go to the hotel on your own. After checking in at the hotel, you will have enough of time to visit this enchanting city today. A visit to the narrow alleys in the Old Town, the old part of Edinburgh, is an absolute must. Don't forget to pick up your bib number at the expo today!
Saturday, 24 May 2025
A visit to the narrow alleys in the Old Town, the old part of Edinburgh, is an absolute must. Don't forget to pick up your bib number at the expo today!
Sunday, 25 May 2025
Today is the big day! You will start the Marathon or Half Marathon. Afterwards you will be awarded a medal, but above all a beautiful experience!
Monday, 26 May 2025
The last day of your running trip. Fortunately, before you go home, you will have some time to visit the city again. The city of Edinburgh offers excellent shopping or you can choose to visit the varied art scene in one of the many museums in the city. On your own you can go to the airport for your return flight. We hope that you will return home richer 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.
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!