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Edinburgh - Holyrood 5k 2022

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Edinburgh - Holyrood 5k
Sunday 26 Jun 2022

£14.99 Adults | £10.00 Children

This is a 5k for everyone. This is thousands of people uniting with one purpose - to raise valuable funds for life-saving research.

Key Information

Date: Sunday 26 Jun 2022

Time: 11:00

Adults: £14.99
Children: £10.00
Young Adults: £14.99
Under 6 entry (Girls and boys): free and no registration needed

Venue: Holyrood Park, Queens Drive, Edinburgh, EH8 8HG View map

Distance: 5k

Course information

The Edinburgh Holyrood course is set in the scenic grounds of the Royal Park in the centre of Edinburgh. The 5k route starts and finishes on the field adjacent to Holyrood Palace and runs around Arthur's Seat, taking in the beautiful views across Edinburgh. This event is mainly on roads but includes one large incline.

Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled as there will be no bottled water provided at events. ScottishPower water refill stations will be available to use.

Please arrive 15 to 20minis before your start time so that you are prepared and ready to go on time

Meeting point

Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled as there will be no bottled water provided at events. ScottishPower water refill stations will be available to use.

The start and finish lines are situated on the main playing fields of Holyrood Park

If using what3words, enter ///boxer.froze.buyers in the free app, to find the exact starting point.

Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled as there will be no bottled water provided at events. ScottishPower water refill stations will be available to use.

There are a number of buses that service Holyrood Park, only a short walk from the start line. Visit travelinescotland.com for help with planning your journey.

There are no car parks near the event area. Please use city centre car parks and allow plenty of time.

Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchair accessible
Toilets
No bag drop
Refreshments
No showers
No parking

The course is wheelchair accessible however there is a steep incline on the route that may require some assistance. 

Supporter / spectator access

Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled as there will be no bottled water provided at events. ScottishPower water refill stations will be available to use.