Edinburgh Half Marathon

City of Edinburgh, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

13.2 miles (21.2 km) · 726 ft elevation gain · Out & Back · road · Race

Route facts

Distance	13.2 mi (21.2 km)
Elevation gain	726 ft (221 m)
Average gain	55 ft per mile (10 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 274 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	7.3%
Runnable	99% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	1.4 of 100
Surface	road
Route shape	Out & Back
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	28%
Mild uphill	35%
Moderate uphill	1%
Mild downhill	32%
Moderate downhill	4%

Questions about Edinburgh Half Marathon

How much elevation gain does Edinburgh Half Marathon have?

Edinburgh Half Marathon has 726 ft (221 m) of elevation gain over 13.2 miles (21.2 km). That averages 55 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Edinburgh Half Marathon?

The difficulty score for Edinburgh Half Marathon is 1.4 of 100. That is harder than 17.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 99% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Edinburgh Half Marathon?

The longest climb on Edinburgh Half Marathon runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and gains 274 ft (84 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 7.3%.