The Sunset Running Festival 2022
BR
From Blast Running
5.0 ·
2 reviews
Saturday 25th June 2022
Past event
17:00
Edinburgh
£21.00–£31.00 · 4 races
Half Marathon, Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun and fitness at the Sunset Running Festival 2022, organized by Blast Running! This exciting event will take place on Saturday, June 25, 2022, in the picturesque setting of Edinburgh, Midlothian. As the sun sets over the stunning Silverknowes Promenade, participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including the SOLO MARATHON (26.2 miles), SOLO HALF MARATHON (13.1 miles), or join a team as part of a 2 or 3 runner RELAY, with each runner completing a minimum of 7km.
With a completely flat, seaside route, this festival is perfect for those looking to achieve personal bests. Runners will enjoy well-stocked water stations every 2 miles and ample support from marshals and first aiders along the way. After crossing the finish line, participants can indulge in delicious woodfired pizza, and all finishers will receive a medal and goodie bag to commemorate their achievement. With a maximum of 300 entries, this is an event you won't want to miss! Sign up now and prepare for an amazing experience at the Sunset Running Festival!
With a completely flat, seaside route, this festival is perfect for those looking to achieve personal bests. Runners will enjoy well-stocked water stations every 2 miles and ample support from marshals and first aiders along the way. After crossing the finish line, participants can indulge in delicious woodfired pizza, and all finishers will receive a medal and goodie bag to commemorate their achievement. With a maximum of 300 entries, this is an event you won't want to miss! Sign up now and prepare for an amazing experience at the Sunset Running Festival!
The Sunset Running Festival 2022
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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 22 people
Entries closed£26.00 per team
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Relay Team Entry
Team of 33 People
Entries closed£31.00 per team
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Half Marathon - Individual
Entries closed£21.00
Event information
The race is 6 x 7km laps. The loop starts at Gypsy Brae Park and heads Westwards towards Cramond along the foreshore where you run around the ‘flagpole’ before turning back towards Granton. It is all tarmac and is a flat course with very few obstacles, such as trees, to manoeuvre. It will start and finish at the same area.
Please follow all instructions from our race marshals as they are there to ensure your safety.
Please follow all instructions from our race marshals as they are there to ensure your safety.
* 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).
* 300 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).
* 300 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 2nd year of this sunset running festival which starts at 5pm in the evening and enjoys a beautiful sunset finish line!
* It is a completely flat, seaside route at Silverknowes Promenade, 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 runner RELAY team (minimum 7km / 1 loop each)
or a 3 runner RELAY team (minimum 7km / 1 loop each)
* 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).
* 300 maximum entries
* It is a completely flat, seaside route at Silverknowes Promenade, 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 runner RELAY team (minimum 7km / 1 loop each)
or a 3 runner RELAY team (minimum 7km / 1 loop each)
* 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).
* 300 maximum entries
Location
EH5 1QD West Shore Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Sunset Running Festival 2022
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Blast Running
Here at Blast Running, Edinburgh we offer 5km to marathon chip-timed races on both road and trail. Whatever you are aiming for, whether you’re in the middle of Couch-to-5km or hoping for a PB we’re here to support your goals. Your Race, Your Pace.
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