Scottish Half Marathon | Brainstrust

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. 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.

Event HQ

Meadowmill Sports Centre
Tranent
East Lothian
EH33 1LZ
UK

Travel support

Details of both public transport and event transport options available in the 'Transport' section of your Event Information Pack and also in the 'Transport Info' section on your event dashboard when you sign up.

Overview

The route is seriously flat and rapid - if you're looking to set a quick time or a new PB, this event is for you. The course gradually winds downhill, so with a net elevation loss and no hilly surprises, you can really stride out and power your way to the finish.

Highlights

• Start just outside Edinburgh at Meadowmill Sports Centre
• Run along the magnificent East Lothian Coast
• Grandstand finish on the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse

Cut off time

3 hours 15 minutes

This event has a strict maximum cut-off time of 3 hours 15 minutes for all participants (from when the back of the race crosses the start line). It is a serious athletics endurance race which requires a large amount of appropriate training and preparation in order to complete it safely. Therefore participants who do not intend to complete the course within this time limit are discouraged from entering. Any runner who does not complete the course in 3 hours 15 minutes will not be permitted to complete the race and will not receive a result or a finisher's pack and medal.

A sweeper bus follows the race at 3 hour 15 minute pace and if you are passed by the sweep bus at any point and for any reason, you will be asked to get onto the bus which will transport you back to the finish area at the earliest possible opportunity. If you decide not to get onto the sweep bus, your running number is recorded and you are removed from the race, from this point onwards you will be continuing independently of the event and at your own risk. You will be recorded as a DNF within the results of the event.

Sustainability policy

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

• Entries, marketing and runners' information online rather than paper
• Encourage public transport
• Communication with residents and businesses regarding road closures to reduce traffic congestion on the event weekend
• Reduce noise pollution
• Collect, recycle or re-purpose waste wherever possible
• Donate unused food to food bank

Included

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

Entry fees

My first half, grandstand finish, great event.

Loved the route. See you all again next year.

Loved my first Scottish Half today whoop whoop.

Loads of support along the way, gorgeous route and an amazing finish. I couldn't recommend it enough.

We did it! And raised £1610. On top of the world!