General

The Edinburgh to North Berwick 20 mile Road Race is organised by East Lothian Council Community Services. This is a point-to-point race starting on Portobello Promenade and finishing in the centre of North Berwick. The event is open to runners aged 18 or over on the day of the race. Here is a link to the route.

The race is a Scottish Athletics permit event.

Time limit

A time limit of three and a half hours has been set for this race. After this has elapsed runners can continue on the course however they will be responsible for their own well-being and safety.

Entries

Entry Fee is £13.50 for affiliated club runners and £15.50 for unaffiliated runners. Entries will also be taken on the day of the race from 9 to 10.30am. Entries on the day are more expensive, £16 affiliated £18 unaffiliated, and cannot be guaranteed a place because of the 250 race limit. Also, entries on the day cannot be guaranteed a place on the bus back to Portobello.

Registration

Race Numbers will be issued from 9am on the day of the race at Registration which is located at Portobello Indoor Bowling Club. Race Numbers are not exchangeable and no-one will be allowed to run without one.

Start

The race starts at 11am. The Start is aprroximately half a mile from the Registration back up the promenade towards Seafield.

Finish

The finish is located in Beach Road North Berwick. Water and juice will be provided to runners at the finish.

Health and Safety

Clear route maps will be posted at Registration. The route is well signposted and marshalled. The safety of all is paramount and it is a condition of entry that competitors must follow the instructions of marshals.

Transport

A Bus is provided for transporting runners back to Portobello. The cost of transport is £5 and this is over and above the race entry fee. Spaces are limited and allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

Prizes

Prizes will be presented at approximately 3pm at North Berwick Sports Centre. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
Male: Over 18, Over 40, Over 45, Over 50, Over 55, Over 60.
Female: Over 35, Over 45.

Facilities

Car parking is available at registration. Toilet facilities will also be available at registration.