Races Half marathon · Tranent, UK
Scottish Half Marathon
Scottish Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Tranent, UK, held each August. Starts at Meadowmill Sports Centre in Tranent and follows the East Lothian golf coast to a finish at Musselburgh Racecourse. The organiser describes the course as seriously flat. August on the East Lothian coast is mild, typically 12 to 19°C, with a breeze off the Firth of Forth. Flat courses like Tranent's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
August
next: Sunday 15 August 2027
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
August on the East Lothian coast is mild, typically 12 to 19°C, with a breeze off the Firth of Forth.
Racing this course well
Starts at Meadowmill Sports Centre in Tranent and follows the East Lothian golf coast to a finish at Musselburgh Racecourse. The organiser describes the course as seriously flat.
Flat courses like Tranent's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Entries for 2027 opened on 14 August 2026
- Price
- From £48.25 standard entry, charity places from £0 (2027 race)
Official Scottish Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 15 August 2027
- Start time
- 11:00
- Time limit
- 3 hours 15 minutes
- Pacers
- No pacers at this event
The course in numbers
The route follows the East Lothian coast and ends with the last stretch on the track at Musselburgh Racecourse.
- Layout
- Point-to-point
- Course status
- UKA accredited
Worth knowing
- The finish is at Musselburgh Racecourse, which the organiser calls Scotland's oldest racecourse.
- Entries close once the event reaches capacity.
Getting there
- Rail station
- Prestonpans is nearest the start, Musselburgh and Wallyford are nearest the finish
Pick your goal for Tranent
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Scottish Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Scottish Half Marathon?
- The next Scottish Half Marathon is on Sunday 15 August 2027 in Tranent, UK. It is held each August.
- Is the Scottish Half Marathon course flat?
- Starts at Meadowmill Sports Centre in Tranent and follows the East Lothian golf coast to a finish at Musselburgh Racecourse. The organiser describes the course as seriously flat.
- How do I enter the Scottish Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Entries for 2027 opened on 14 August 2026. Price: From £48.25 standard entry, charity places from £0 (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Scottish Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Scottish Half Marathon's profile and the August weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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