The Sunset Running Festival 2023
BR
From Blast Running
5.0 ·
2 reviews
Saturday 24th June 2023
Past event
17:30
Edinburgh
£12.00–£42.00 · 4 races
Half Marathon, 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
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
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5.02 reviews
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Ken Dickson
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Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 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.
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.
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Ian Thom - ElliptiGO is fun
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Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 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.
Races
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Marathon - Individual
Entries closed£27.00
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Relay Team Entry
Team of 2Entries closed£42.00 per team
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Half Marathon - Individual
Entries closed£24.00
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7k
Entries closed£12.00
Event information
* There will be water stations every 2 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
* 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
There is ample, convenient and free car parking at West Shore Road. There are currently bollards in place restricting access so you’ll have to approach from either side and walk the 200m or so down to the Gypsy Brae area.
The race takes place along the beautiful shoreline of Silverknowes and Cramond beaches.
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
* 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
Location
EH5 1QD West Shore Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Sunset Running Festival 2023
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Blast Running
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