The Sunset Running Festival 2023

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From Blast Running

  • Date Sat 24th June 2023
  • Time 17:30
  • Location Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • Price £12.00 - £42.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances Marathon, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Sunset Running Festival 2023, hosted by Blast Running on Saturday, June 24th, 2023, in the picturesque setting of Edinburgh, Midlothian. This exciting event, now in its third year, kicks off at 5:30 PM, offering participants the chance to race towards a stunning sunset finish line.

Runners can choose from a variety of distances, including a SOLO MARATHON (26.2 miles / 42km), a SOLO HALF MARATHON (13.1 miles / 21km), or join a 2-6 runner RELAY team, making it the perfect event for everyone, from seasoned athletes to casual participants. For the little ones, a 1-mile kids fun run adds to the festivities, starting just five minutes after the main race. The flat, scenic waterside route at Silverknowes Promenade promises plenty of opportunities for personal bests, with water stations and first aid available every four miles. Plus, all finishers will receive medals, goodie bags, and the option to purchase a stylish T-shirt. Don’t miss out on a delicious woodfired pizza waiting for you at the finish line! With a cap of

The Sunset Running Festival 2023

Sat 24th June 2023

Two people smile broadly at the camera after a race. The person on the left wears a black and red shirt, while the person on the right wears an orange tank top, blue cap, and sports a race bib labeled "448" along with a medal. Trees and a blue sky form the background. A large group of runners gather at the starting line of an outdoor race. Many are dressed in brightly colored athletic gear. The background features lush green trees and a clear, sunny sky. A few people at the front appear to be giving instructions. A group of runners in race attire stands together on a road for a photo, each wearing a numbered bib. They smile and pose for the camera with a scenic landscape of fields and a distant horizon behind them. The weather is sunny and clear. Three women in blue T-shirts with medals around their necks and holding brown paper bags stand together, smiling after a race event. They are outdoors with a white tent and trees in the background. It appears to be a rainy day as one person in the background holds an umbrella. A person is jogging along a path during sunset, with the sun casting a warm glow on the surroundings. Trees frame the path on both sides, and another person walks in the distance. The sky is partly cloudy with hints of blue and orange hues.

Organiser's Description

This is the 3rd year of the Sunset Running Festival which starts at 5.30pm in the evening and enjoys a beautiful sunset finish line!

* It is a completely flat, waterside route at Silverknowes Promenade, Edinburgh offering PB galore.
* The 7km loop allows the organisers to provide you with an abundance of choices of distance and team entries.

* You can enter as:
a SOLO MARATHON runner (26.2 miles / 42km / 6 loops)
or SOLO HALF MARATHON runner (13.1 mile / 21km / 3 loops)
or a 2-6 runner RELAY team (minimum 7km / 1 loop each)
and this year we have added a 1 mile kids fun run to keep them occupied whilst mummy /daddy / granny runs! Starts 5 minutes after the main start.

* There will be water stations every 4 miles which will have water and Active Route sports drink. You are encouraged to run with your own water carrier and to fill this up.

* Portaloos will be available every 4 miles.
* The route will be marshalled and first aiders will be present.
* There will be a woodfired pizza waiting for you at the finish line.
* Medals and goodie bags for all finishers.
* T-shirts are an additional option, please let us know if you would like to order one (they come in male/female cuts and sizes XS-XL).

* 500 maximum entries

Races

  • Marathon - Individual

    £27.00

    Scottish Athletics (SA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • Half Marathon - Individual

    £24.00

    Scottish Athletics (SA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • Relay Team Entry

    £42.00

    Scottish Athletics (SA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • 7km

    £12.00

    CLOSED

Reviews

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5.0

2 reviews

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Ian

·2 years ago

Excellent organisation and really friendly welcome on arrival and registration. Nice flat course and very scenic route long the shoreline. The 3 laps for the half marathon are set up for fast times. Would certainly recommend giving this event support in the future.
KD
Ken

·2 years ago

I live locally and really loved having an event on my doorstep. I met a number of friends old and new most of whom I wasn't aware that they had also entered. I ran with one friend who I hadn't seem for several years and we discovered as we talked at the start line that we were aiming for the same time - so ran together. The event was very very well organised and I was really impressed how well it went. I thought the three stations went well but there was quite a queue for the registration. Perhaps a separate tent for the marathon would have worked better? Also 4 loos was maybe 2 short? There is always a queue for these in events to be fair but I joined a queue at 4.25pm and had only 10 mins spare before the race - there were 30 people behind me who I guess might have got a little tense at that point. Nevertheless the helpers were amazing and so cheerful. A good number of spectators at the start and finish line - a little thin elsewhere. I'm glad I did the half marathon I think the marathon would have been hard work without cheering at 65% of the course. Overall a 5 star review with only a couple of suggestions for improvement.

Location

EH5 1QD West Shore Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Who's In

See who else did this event

Amy Brydon

Billie Smith

Cara Prot

David Lang

Frances Bizer

Mandeep Jheeta

Emanuel Silveira

Mark Watson

Susan Taylor

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