Welcome

The picturesque Firth of Forth coastline forms the backdrop to this scenic Half Marathon which takes place on Sunday 10th April 2011.

After the great success of the race in 2010 under the title Chris Hoy Edinburgh Half Marathon, the course for this Edinburgh Half Marathon remains unchanged for 2011. The course will start on the track at Meadowbank Stadium with the route then taking runners out of central Edinburgh to the Firth of Forth coast at Portobello before heading southwards towards the grandstand finish at Musselburgh Racecourse.

Gold Runner for Life Offer

The Gold Runner for Life offer is a brand new concept for 2011 that gives entrants the opportunity to become an Edinburgh Half Marathon Golden Runner for life.

All you need to know about becoming a Golden Runner for Life….

Pick you own Gold race number for Life! Choose from our range of Gold numbers from 1 to 250. The choice is yours. First come first served.
Run in a Golden Number every year.
Run in as many of the Edinburgh Half Marathons running events as you like. If one year you are unable to make the event we will allow a runner recommended by yourself to run in your place. This offer is only available to be used once within this Golden package.
Receive VIP treatment on the day with pre and post Massage available for free, VIP runner lounge for nibbles and drinks post race.
Receive training plans and training tips emailed to you during the build up to the race each year.
Receive a Commemorative Gold Medal every year on top of your standard event medal.
Receive a 20% discount of any future GB Event Management running events.
There are only 250 Gold Spaces available and the offer will remain open until all 250 spaced are sold.
All this costs just £99.00 to become a Gold Runner for Life and is valid for all future Edinburgh Half Marathon running events.

Please read the terms and conditions of the Gold Runner Offer posted on the event website: Golden Runner for Life Terms & Conditions.

New Balance, Main Sponsor

New Balance is the main sponsor of the 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.

Run & Become, Retail Partner

Run and Become, Edinburgh’s specialist running shop is the official retail partner of the Edinburgh Half Marathon for 2011. The store is the only New Balance NBX key stockist in Scotland.

This essentially family run, independent business lives and breathes running and has been an integral part of the Scottish running scene for the last 18 years. Their staff have run thousands of miles between them giving them experience and a wide product knowledge which is hard to beat in Scotland.

They are also a sponsorship partner of Scottish Athletics, offering a 10% discount to all Scottish Athletics and Jog Scotland members who bring along their membership card when buying products in store or through their mail order channel.

Recommending the right shoes is second nature to them. They will analyse your feet, your running gait and even your old shoes as long as you take them along with you. If it’s dry, you can road test your shoes on the “Dalry Road track”! The Edinburgh store offers free podiatry advice on Wednesday afternoons, but remember to check the store website for full details.

As Adrian Stott is quick to point out, “People tell us we have probably the widest range of road running and specialist shoes for track, hill or trail in Scotland, plus clothing and accessories.” Why not go along and see what this Edinburgh store has to offer you in your preparation for the Edinburgh Half Marathon.

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 Race Photographer

Entrants will be able to purchase professional photographs of themselves via our official event photographers my-bib-number. They will have photographers positioned along the scenic stages of the run; try to give them a smile!

The company offer a unique service as you can view, purchase and take home a photograph on the day of the run. Simply enter your bib number into one of their viewing stations at the finish line to view and print your image. Race certificates will also be available, these include the race logo and your time displayed on your photograph. So remember to stop by before leaving and view your images.

The images will also be posted to www.mybibnumber.com after the event.