20 Along the Forth

Cramond, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
16 Mar, 2024 (Sat)

Running

32.2 km

About the event

This beautiful 20 mile event is perfect training for runners taking part in a 2024 Spring Marathon or ultra marathon.* The route is on approx 70% tarmac and 30% runnable farm trails. It is undulating (1094ft of overall climb) but there are no ‘big’ hills to tackle.
* The route starts in Cramond and takes you through Dalmeny Estate then out into the town of South Queensferry and up and over the Forth Road Bridge before heading back to Cramond.
* Please note that there are no road closures for this event.
* There will be water stations at miles 8, 12 and 18.5 which will have water and Active Root sports drink. You are encouraged to run with your own water carrier and to fill this up.
* The route will be marked and marshalled. The Strava map will be shared with you in advance of the race.
* It is a fundraising event for The MS Society and 20% of your entry goes to the charity.
* 400 maximum entries
The event has 3 wave starts:
8.30am for runners who intend to run the route with some walk breaks and may take 4 to 4.5 hours to complete it (please be aware that some marshal points may be unmanned for this wave however the route will still have been marked and no orientation skills are required, just observation skills!).
9am for runners who are aiming between 3-4 hours for completion
9.30am for runners who are aiming for less than 3 hours completion time.

Races offered by this event

20 Along the Forth

16 Mar, 2024 (Sat) - 08:30
Running
32.2 km
Solo
On site
Mixed
Rolling
Single loop
Beach
Bridge
Capital
Forest
Historical
Nature
Ocean view
Rural
Scenic
Eco friendly

Course details

Course highlights

The route starts in the historical village of Cramond on the outskirts of Edinburgh where the remains of a Roman Camp can be visited. It takes you through the beautiful paths of Dalmeny Estate passing Dalmeny House and Barnbougle Castle on the way. It then heads out along the coastal town of South Queensferry and up and over the Firth of Forth estuary via the Forth Road Bridge to the Kingdom of Fife before heading back to Cramond.

Start address

Cramond, Edinburgh, UK

Finish address

Cramond, Edinburgh, UK

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
Toilets
Goodie bag
E-certificate/e-diploma
Parking
Drink Stations
Bag drop
Timing chip (single use)
Shower
Photo Service
Post-race meal
Dressing rooms
Medical Assistance

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