Behind every running community is a story that reminds us why we do this. This is Sophie’s story.
Sophie Wilson died of ovarian cancer in November 2024, aged 29, after battling the disease through multiple diagnoses, surgery and chemotherapy and facing all of it, by every account, without complaint and without giving up. On 11th November 2024, Sophie married her husband Edward at Poole Hospital. It was the same day she passed away.
This October, Edward together with Sophie's parents Mike and Jackie, her siblings Sam and Michael, and a team of close friends are taking on Sophie's Mile: a mile-long truck pull, completed in 20-metre sections, on Bournemouth Promenade between Bournemouth and Boscombe Pier, on Saturday 10 October 2026.
It's a huge physical challenge, taken on to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and to support Target Ovarian Cancer, the UK's leading ovarian cancer charity, which works to improve early diagnosis, fund research, and support people affected by the disease.
Follow their journey. Share Sophie's story. Donate if you can.
Every bit of support helps turn her memory into something that changes what happens next for other women and families.
Learn more: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/sophiesmiletruckpull2026
Scottish Half Marathon
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The Scottish Half Marathon is seriously flat & rapid - if you want to set a personal best for a half marathon, this is the event for you. Enter now!
Starting conveniently at 11am just outside Edinburgh, you run along the magnificent Golf Coast before finishing in the final furlong at Musselburgh Racecourse, Scotland’s oldest racecourse. Come and be a part of it! Sunday 18th August 2024.
This time last week… we were soaking up every mile of the Scottish Half Marathon! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
One week on, and we’re already missing the buzz. Here’s a little look back at an unforgettable day in East Lothian.
Who’s ready to do it all again?
Congratulations - Class of 2026!
16/08/2026
THANK YOU, EVENT TEAM
Another Scottish Half Marathon complete - and none of it would be possible without the incredible team behind the scenes.
From the early starts and course set-up, to keeping runners safe, supporting participants and making sure everything runs smoothly, thank you to every member of our event team, marshals and crew for all your hard work.
Your energy, commitment and support make race day what it is.
16/08/2026
THAT’S A WRAP! 🎉 Scottish Half Marathon - you absolutely smashed it 👏
A massive well done to everyone who crossed the finish line today. The training, the early mornings and the hard work all came down to this moment.
Now go enjoy that well-earned post-race feeling!
16/08/2026
Congratulations to our top three females in the 2026 Scottish Half Marathon:
🥇Rachel Laurie (Chichester Runners & AC) - 01:16:25
🥈Grace Tindall (Central Athletics Club) - 01:19:10
🥉Mara Galvani - 01:19:47
Well done!
16/08/2026
Congratulations to our top three males in the 2026 Scottish Half Marathon:
🥇Jamie Crowe (Central Athletics Club) - 01:04:19
🥈Sean Chalmers (Aberdeen AAC) - 01:06:00
🥉Robert Hudson - 01:07:35
Well done!
15/08/2026
GOOD LUCK FOR TOMORROW
Whether you’re chasing a PB, taking on your first half marathon or simply looking forward to a great day out, we hope you have an amazing race.
We’ll see you at the start line 💪
14/08/2026
Race day is almost here.
You’ve done the training, put in the miles and made it to the start line. Now it’s about trusting the work you’ve put in and enjoying the experience.
Here are a few race day tips so you can make the most of your experience.
You’ve got this. Go enjoy your Scottish Half Marathon.
12/08/2026
Race day is getting closer! Here’s your reminder to get those final bits sorted before the Scottish Half Marathon:
Tick them off now and make race morning a whole lot easier. ✅
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Musselburgh
Opening Hours
| Monday | 6am - 10pm |
| Tuesday | 6am - 10pm |
| Wednesday | 6am - 10pm |
| Thursday | 6am - 10pm |
| Friday | 6am - 10pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 8pm |
| Sunday | 8am - 8pm |