Welcome
The picturesque Firth of Forth coastline forms the backdrop to this scenic Half Marathon which takes place on Sunday 5th April 2009. In recognition of Chris Hoys' gold medal successes at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, the 2009 Edinburgh Half Marathon has been renamed the Chris Hoy Edinburgh Half Marathon.
Sir Chris Hoy, speaking about his (own) half marathon experience on Sunday 5 April 2009 had this to say: "I was delighted that Meadowbank featured in the event - a great place to start and then there was a superb grandstand finish at Musselburgh racecourse. Well done to the organisers and congratulations to all those who took part. This is great for the sport and can only encourage more people of all ages to adopt a healthier, more active lifestyle."
Thank You
To all those who took part in the Chris Hoy Edinburgh Half Marathon and Team Relay on Sunday 5th April and the Fun Day on Saturday 4th April, we would like to express our thanks for their support. Thank you also to all the volunteers who generously gave of their time.
To our sponsors, New Balance for their financial support and all the race team kit; to retail partner, Run and Become for providing race prizes; Highland Spring for providing Spring Water; to Lucozade Sport for their range of energy drinks; to our media partner Forth2; and to Edinburgh City Council for their support through the planning process.
We are indebted to all of them for their continuing support without which the event would not have been possible.
Post Race Survey
For those that have offered words of praise for the 2009 Chris Hoy Edinburgh Half Marathon, we thank you. Now we would like you to help us gauge your reaction to the 2009 event and help put the foundations in place for 2010. We have compiled a survey that we would like you to complete to provide us with your feedback on the 2009 event.
In the left menu of this site you will find a link to take you to a set of questions that will allow you to provide your feedback for 2008.
Official Race Photographer
MW Photography will be taking photographs at this event. These photos will be available online within 48 hours of the event to every entrant as exclusive photo products via their events website at www.mybibnumber.com.
Official Event Timers
Interloq are Official Winning Time chip timing providers for this event.
Using the latest world class Winning Time technology, Interloq will provide timing services for the half marathon. Each entrant will wear an individual timing chip, which automatically records their finishing time. Look out for details in the race pack. Race results will be available via their website at www.winningtimeuk.com.
Official Sports and Apparel Partner
New Balance is the official sports and apparel partner of the Chris Hoy Edinburgh Half Marathon. New Balance has a unique approach to running, offering runners shoes in both widths and half sizes, ensuring optimum fit. All New Balance shoes are designed with a range of technologies ensuring runners find the right shoe for their foot type and performance requirements. All of this is done in the UK, where New Balance has been manufacturing since 1982. They also provide an extensive range of apparel, designed to meet specific training and running needs, for both winter and summer climates. For further information visit the website: www.newbalance.co.uk, or drop in to Run and Become in Edinburgh.
