Scurry to The Sea

Scurry to the Sea 2026

Scurry to the Sea is a point to point running event on 26 July 2026 of just under twelve miles. The course combines hill running, cross country, urban orienteering and road running and finishes on Musselburgh harbour beach.

The route starts at the Hillend ski centre car park with a short climb to the top of Allermuir Hill at 1627 ft, then descends past Swanston Golf Course. Entrants must navigate between mandatory checkpoints, with the organiser providing a suggested route that passes through Oxgangs, Braidburn Valley Park, the Hermitage of Braid, Blackford Glen Road, Inch Park, Craigmillar Castle Park and the Peffermill area. Checkpoint 2 is at the entrance to the Hermitage of Braid and checkpoint 3 is at the start of Kings Haugh entering Peffermill industrial estate. The final section follows cycle paths and the Brunstane Burn path to a marked entrance onto the beach and a compulsory run across the sand to the finish.

Entry is by pre entry online only and limited to those aged 16 and over. Total places are 300. A bus transfer is available for a separate £3.50 ticket which must be selected and paid for at sign up; if not booked no bus seat will be held. Due to the early bus departure there will be no toilets available before boarding, only at the start. A service fee of 4 percent applies to each sign up, minimum 50p. Wearing earphones is prohibited, dogs are not allowed, and the course is not suitable for pushchairs or run buggies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.