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Join us for the first ever Old Course Gallop 5K Run in Musselburgh.
The event will take place at The Old Course Stables Pavilion around the iconic Old Course on Saturday 25 July 2026. The 5km looped run will take place around the racecourse and is exclusively available to Enjoy Leisure members.
Date: Saturday 25 July 2026
Time: 12.30pm – 1:15pm (arrival from 11:30am)
Location: Old Course Stables Pavilion, Musselburgh
Distance: 5km looped route
Entry: Free for Enjoy Leisure Fitness Plus members
Age: 12+
Whether you’re a regular runner or taking on your first 5K in East Lothian, this welcoming and beginner-friendly event is the perfect way to challenge yourself.
Route Description
You’ll loop round the flat tarmac track, taking in the scenic view of the iconic Arthur’s Seat in the distance.
Transport and Parking
Limited parking is available close to the start/finish area in the following car park:
Stables Pavillion Musselburgh, Racecourse Complex, Balcarres Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7SR
What 3 Words: ///cakes.quiz.hooks
Distance: 5K+: 5.134 kilometres
Participants must be aged 12 years and over to take part in this event.
Run starts and finishes at Stables Pavillion Musselburgh, Racecourse Complex, Balcarres Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7SR.
All competitors compete at their own risk the organisers will not be liable for any injury, loss, damage, action, claim, costs or expenses which may arise as consequence of participation in this event.
Participants should ensure they are medically fit enough for a 5km run.
All runners must not compete in these races unless they are in good health on the day.
This event is not chip timed. All runners will take note of their own results from the stopwatch clock at the finish line.
Photographs and video may be taken during the event for promotional purposes. By entering, participants consent to the use of their image unless they notify the organiser otherwise in advance.
All runners must obey marshal instructions and take responsibility for their own safety whilst running the course.
All runners must follow the course as designed.
The 5k route is formed of three loops of circular track.
This is a flat course with 5m of elevation.
Race entries are available online only, no postal entries.
Registration will take place at The Stables Pavillion from 11:30am.
This event is limited to 120 runners.
All runners must show entry confirmation at registration.
Entries on the day are NOT available.
Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Stables Pavillion Musselburgh, Racecourse Complex, Balcarres Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7SR (W3W – ///cakes.quiz.hooks)
There will be a baggage stowage area within The Stables building.
The baggage stowage area will be monitored but all bags are left at the owner’s risk.
There will be marshals sweeping the course at 1:15pm to marshal remaining runners directly to the finish line.
This event is beginner friendly, we ask all runners to note the cut off time reflets a 5km pace of 9min/km.
Dogs, wheeled carriages and cycles are not permitted.
Runners must not be accompanied or followed, either on foot or by bicycle or vehicle of any description.
The pushing of persons in any device (including but not limited to buggy, pushchair, stroller or similar) is not permitted.
The use of wheelchair by independent user is welcome, if you require assistance with your wheelchair, please get in touch – klobban@enjoyleisure.com.
ALL RUNNERS WHO COMPLETE 5K WILL BE ENTERED INTO A PRIZE DRAW FOR SIX MONTHS FREE FITNESS MEMBERSHIP. THERE ARE ALSO OTHER PRIZES UP FOR GRABS!
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