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Date: Saturday 26 May 2012

Minimum Age: You must be 15 years or older on race day to run the 10k. Runners must be 13 years or older on race day to run the 5k. The Junior Race is open to runners from 8 to 16 years. There will be two separate races for those aged 8-12 and those aged 13-16.

10k route: The 10k route starts next to the Edinburgh Marathon Festival Hub in majestic Holyrood Park which will be the centre of activity for the marathon weekend. The route starts on Queens Drive and will take in the Royal Palace of Holyrood House, Dynamic Earth, Salisbury Craigs, Dunaspie Loch and some glorious panoramic views across Edinburgh before finishing back at the festival hub next to Holyrood House.

5km Route: The 5k route takes a single loop of Holyrood Park running clockwise around the park exclusively on Queens Drive. It starts next to the Edinburgh Marathon Festival Hub passing St Margarets Loch before heading around Arthurs Seat. Glorious panoramic views across Edinburgh await you as you make your way past Dunaspie Loch. Before you know it you are heading downhill quickly passing Salisbury Craigs, Dynamic Earth and the Royal Palace of Holyrood House before finishing to rapturous applause.

Junior Race Route: Starting and finishing at the EMF Hub at Dynamic Earth this beautiful scenic route takes place in Holyrood Park in the heart of Edinburgh. Its a great race for kids of all ages. Runners aged 6-10 will run 1.5k and runners aged 11-14 in will run 3k. Please note that the route may be subject to change.

Contact us on 020 7608 8731 or fundraising@cafamily.org.uk for further information and fundraising support from Contact a Family.

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