Course
A single loop on the road circling Arthur's Seat, starting and finishing on grass in the main playing fields of Holyrood Park. Primarily tarmac with some grass sections and one notable climb, with gradients reaching 4 to 6 percent. The grass can be soft and slippery in wet weather.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race daySun 6 Jun 2027
About
Race for Life's 5K takes place in Holyrood Park, the royal park in central Edinburgh overlooked by Arthur's Seat. Participants run, jog or walk at their own pace, raising money for Cancer Research UK.
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