Event Details
Dates & Times
Scottish Half Marathon
The route is seriously flat & rapid - if you want to set a personal best for a half marathon, then this is the event for you. Starting conveniently at 11am just outside Edinburgh, you will run along the magnificent East Lothian Golf Coast before finishing in the final furlong at Musselburgh Racecourse; Scotland's oldest racecourse.
Entry Cost
- Children First charity entry: £20.00
(Minimum sponsorship required: £300)
- We also welcome runners who wish to cover the entry fee cost. Sign up for your 'Own Place' and let us know!
Scottish 10K
The route starts and finishes just outside Edinburgh at Musselburgh Racecourse. The Scottish 10K route is seriously fast and flat! You’ll run out and back along the magnificent Golf Coast before finishing in the final furlong at Musselburgh Racecourse; Scotland’s oldest racecourse. Come and be a part of it!
Entry Cost
- Children First charity entry: £10.00
(Minimum sponsorship required: £150)
- We also welcome runners who wish to cover the entry fee cost. Sign up for your 'Own Place' and let us know!
Why Children First
When you sign up to run for Children First we will provide you with:
- A welcome pack with sponsor forms and helpful information to kick start your fundraising.
- A Children First T-shirt to wear proudly on the day of your race.
- Training hints and tips to help you reach your potential.
- Dedicated support from a member of our fundraising team to help you every step of the way.
What our participants say:
“I’ve loved the experience. The encouragement and support of Children First has been amazing."
“Brilliant support throughout the event, really good team. Thank you very much.”


Fundraise
Organising a fundraising event is great fun and our fundraising team are on hand to support you every step of the way

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