Water of Leith Half 2025
The Water of Leith Half is now in its 26th year and in that time it has raised thousands of pounds for various local charities.
As with the previous 3 years, this year's event will fundraise for The Water of Leith Conservation Trust which conserves and enhances the river, its heritage and wildlife.
Join us on the start line of this iconic half marathon route. It is a point to point event, which winds you through the city along the Water of Leith.
We do not foresee having more than 200 runners taking part as we wish to keep it small, manageable and to reduce impact on the pathways. It is a handicapped race with a max time of 2h30, slowest runners start at 9.30am.
The start area is just outside of Balerno, on a farm track off Harlow Road and the finish area is Coalhill, Leith. We will have marshals at all difficult road crossings and the runners are advised that no roads have been closed for the race so to keep their wits about them when crossing roads, of which there are only a few. The route will also be marked the day before at any junctions to keep the runners on the right path.
If you volunteer this year you will guarantee your 2026 race place - email hello@blastrunning.co.uk
You will have the option to book a seat on the coach to take you from the finish area to the start line for £6