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The Innocent Half

Name: The Innocent Half
Start: 2026-02-08
End: 2026-02-08
Location: Edinburgh

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flag United Kingdom

calendar_today 08 Feb, 2026

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About the Event

Tune up your spring marathon training on a historic and purposefully flat route in Scotland's capital. The Innocent Half 2026 on Sunday, 8 February offers a fresh 13.1-mile course, starting and finishing at Queen Margaret University, that masterfully blends urban greenways with iconic local history. This event guides you along quiet tarmac paths, including the scenic Brunstane Burn Walkway and the legendary Innocent Railway tunnel beneath Arthur’s Seat, creating a unique and fast-paced tour of Edinburgh’s eastern landscapes. With just 150 meters of climb, it’s an ideal benchmark race for goals like the London or Edinburgh marathons, all while supporting three vital Scottish children’s charities with every stride. Experience the perfect blend of personal ambition and collective impact within a brilliantly organized, community-focused atmosphere. Secure your spot for a half-marathon where your pace fuels profound purpose, culminating in a well-earned medal and post-race buffet.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Feb 08, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

terrain

Type — Trail running

timer

10:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Edinburgh.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 3.7° / 8.5°

wb_sunny -2.1° / 3.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 21.8 /

water_drop 80.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 3.7° / 8.5°

wb_sunny -2.1° / 3.2°

air 21.8 km/h

water_drop 80.3%

About Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, located in the Central Belt of the country. With a population of 526,470 in the urban area in 2021, and 901,455 in the metropolitans, Edinburgh fizzes with a cosmopolitan yet uniquely Scottish atmosphere. Old volcanoes ensure a dramatic natural setting, with the imposing castle atop one. The city combines medieval relics, Georgian grandeur and a powerful layer of modern life with contemporary avant-garde. Medieval palaces, Gothic churches and fascinating historical buildings rub shoulders with the best of modern architecture, such as the Scottish Parliament and the National Museum of Scotland. Variously dubbed "Auld Reekie" or "Athens of the North", but usually just plain "Embruh", it hosts great restaurants, shops, pubs, wild and mild clubs, and an unrivalled programme of events and festivals throughout the year.