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  • Sun 21 Sep 2025
Royal Mile, Edinburgh > Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh

Men's 10K Edinburgh

09:30

Age 15 & over

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  • 10 km road running

Event overview

Come along and take part in the Men’s 10K Edinburgh!

Men's 10K helps thousands of guys on their journey to becoming fitter, healthier and happier.

Maybe you’ve not done any exercise in a while and need a goal to motivate you, maybe you want to challenge your mates, or maybe you want to raise some cash for a worthwhile cause – whatever your reason, the Men’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.

Consistently around 40% of the men taking part in this event have never entered a running event before.

Your evolution. Your destiny. You decide.

Highlights

  • Central Edinburgh views

    From the start on the Royal Mile, in the shadow of Arthur's Seat, to the finish line at Murrayfield Stadium.

  • A rare men-only run

    Race to raise awareness of the health issues that affect men in Scotland.

  • Supportive atmosphere

    Revel in the crowd's encouragement with a raucous grandstand finale!

Event video

  • All fitness levels
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Wheelchair users

Walkers

You are welcome to complete the course at your own pace, however, there is a maximum time limit of 1 hour 30 minutes. This is very inclusive as even completing the route at a relatively slow walking pace will see you finish within 1 hour and 30 minutes. If you plan to walk the whole distance you are requested to allow runners to start in front of you.

Wheelchair users

Entries from wheelchair and handbike users are welcome. There are no separate wheelchair or handbike races, anyone entering the events will be included within the mass field for their respective race. Anyone taking part in a wheelchair or handbike must be self propelled for the entire race, therefore, participants in electric wheelchairs and individuals being pushed by a friend/colleague are not permitted on the course.

  • Accommodation
  • Bag storage
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Entertainment
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

Royal Mile
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH1 1PE
UK

The event starts at Lawnmarket.

By bus

Lothian Buses operate many bus services into and around Edinburgh. Lothian buses services 23, 27 and 42 operate between Princes Street, close to the start area and either from Corstorphine Road (26, 31 and 100) or Westfield Road (22 and 30), close to the finish area. These routes may be slightly diverted due to the event, but will stop close to the start and finish areas.

By rail

The nearest train station to the start is Waverley Train Station, which is a 10 minute walk away. The nearest train station to the finish area is Haymarket Train Station, which is a 20 minute walk or short bus trip away.

By tram

Edinburgh Trams operates services to the City Centre every 7 minutes from locations such as Edinburgh Airport, Ingliston Park and Ride and Edinburgh Gateway. Further details can be found by visiting Edinburgh Trams.

Princes Street tram stop is a 10-15 minute walk away from the start area. 

Murrayfield Stadium tram stop is located a 5 minute walk from Murrayfield Stadium (finish area) on Roseburn Street.

By car

Car parking is available near the Lawnmarket (start) at the NCP car park in Castle Terrace/King's Stables Road, St John's Hill and the Radisson Blu car park on Blackfriars Street. Parking charges will apply. Some limited pay and display on-street parking may also be available.

A parking pass can be purchased for Murrayfield Stadium car park for participants and/or spectators. There are limited car parking passes available so please book early to avoid disappointment.

  • Cut off time
  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • Point to point
  • Return transport
  • Sweeper
  • Traffic free
  • Undulating
  • Water stations

Highlights

  • Start on the historic Royal Mile
  • Scottish National Gallery
  • Princes Street Gardens
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Scott Monument
  • Scottish Parliament
  • Holyrood Park
  • Arthurs Seat
  • Holyrood Palace
  • Dynamic Earth
  • Grassmarket
  • Grandstand finish at Murrayfield Stadium

Description

Starting on the historic Royal Mile, this incredible city centre route takes you past the Scottish National Gallery and into Princes Street Gardens, with the iconic Edinburgh Castle as your backdrop.

It then goes past the Scott Monument and swoops past the Scottish Parliament building, before carrying onto Holyrood Park. Here you take in the spectacular Arthurs Seat, as well as Holyrood Palace, before heading on to the Grassmarket. As you reach the hustle and bustle of the Grassmarket you’re past the halfway point, where the cheering crowds will help you on your way to a grandstand finish at BT Murrayfield Stadium.

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Elevation profile

Men's 10K elevation profile

Pacers

There will be a team of four friendly pacers on the course. They will be running at 45 minute, 50 minute, 55 minutes and 1 hour finish time pace – so if your individual goal is to complete the course in one of these times, they can help you do this!

  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

Sustainability policy

This event is committed to minimising the impact it has on the local environment, implemented in the following ways:

  • Online entries rather than paper forms
  • Marketing material online rather than flyers and posters
  • Runner information online rather than printed
  • Public transport encouraged
  • Communication with residents and business regarding road closures, to reduce traffic congestion
  • Reduce noise pollution
  • All waste collected and recycled/repurposed wherever possible
  • Unused food donated to food bank

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • iTAB
  • Map
  • Medal
  • Technical t-shirt

Included

  • Wicking finisher's t-shirt
  • Finisher's medal & distance keyring
  • Finisher's pack
  • Personalised event number with accurate timing chip
  • Event baggage facilities
  • Hydration on route
  • Hydration & nutrition at the finish
  • Results posted in your account within 48 hours
  • Fantastic running experience
medals

  • Age 15 & over
  • 2000 places
  • Entries open
  • Charity entries open
  • Charity places
  • Enter online
  • Race pack by post

Entry fees

Early bird registration fee

£24.25

Valid to 06/10/2024

Entry fee (Unaffiliated)

£29.25

Valid 06/10/2024 - 01/09/2025

Entry fee (Affiliated)

£25.50

Valid 06/10/2024 - 01/09/2025

Entry fee

£36.50

Valid 01/09/2025 - 19/09/2025

This was my first ever run. It was well-organised and easy to attend and start. The run is very flat with a gradual uphill kilometre about 5K. Excellent finishing venue at Murrayfield Stadium where you finish in front of the cheering supporters in the stand. Now I’m hooked on running! 

At the start there is a good atmosphere as you're surrounded by tall buildings at the top of the Royal Mile next to the castle. The run takes in tourist attractions in parts of the old town, Arthur’s Seat and the parliament. I would recommend this race to all abilities. William M

This was the first time I had done this race and I thought it was great. Craig W

A well organised closed-road race starting in the heart of Edinburgh's old town and finishing in Murrayfield Stadium. The course is great for beginners as it features a lot of downhill sections and none of the inclines are especially steep or challenging. Finishers receive a bag with a technical T-shirt, foil blanket, bottle of water and an Eat Natural fruit and nut bar and of course everyone gets a medal. Paul D

Personally I had a fantastic race managing a PB ... and a blistering sprint finish! It was my third year of running the race and probably my favourite 10K so far - a PB always helps! Paul D

A great closed road route through the heart of historic Edinburgh starting on the Royal Mile and ending at Murrayfield Stadium taking in Princes Street Gardens, Holyrood Park, Cowgate, Grass Market and West Approach Road. A good mixture of descents, flat and easy assents with nothing too challenging for new runners. Paul D

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