Annual Men's and Women's 10k races to impact Edinburgh traffic: Road closures announced

Thousands of runners are gearing up to hit the streets of Edinburgh this Sunday for the annual men's and women's 10k races. Commencing from the iconic Royal Mile, participants will navigate through the city, passing notable landmarks such as the Scottish National Gallery, Princes Street Gardens, the Scott Monument, and the Scottish Parliament building.

The course then meanders into Holyrood Park and the Grassmarket before culminating at BT Murrayfield Stadium. However, this exhilarating event will prompt several road closures across the capital, beginning at 5 am and lasting until just after 1.30 pm.

Below, we provide a comprehensive breakdown of the full and partial road closures, including specific times.


Full Closures:

1. Johnston Terrace: Closed from 5 am to 12 pm.
2. Market Street and Cockburn Street: Closed from 8.30 am to 11.30 am.
3. Bank Street and North Bank Street: Closed from 8.45 to 9.15 am.
4. Mound and Mound Place: Closed from 10.45 to 11.30 am.
5. The Grassmarket: Closed between 8.30 am and 12.45 pm.
6. The West Approach Road: Closed westbound from Roseburn Street to Dundee Street between 9 am and 12.45 pm.

Partial Closures:

1. Jeffery Street, Canongate, Cranston Street, Horse Wynd, Queen’s Drive, Blackfriars Street, Niddry Street, Cowgate, Cowgatehead, West Port, and Bread Street: Closed from 8.30 am to 12.45 pm.
2. Lawnmarket from Castlehill to George IV Bridge: Closed from 5 am to 12 pm.
3. Castlehill: Closed from Ramsay Lane to Lawnmarket from 5 am to 12 pm.
4. Waverley Bridge: Closed from south of Princes Street southbound to Market Street from 8.30 am to 11.30 am.
5. Hanover Street: Closed from Rose Street to Princes Street between 8.45 and 9.15 am.
6. New Street: Closed from Canongate to East Market Street from 8.30 am to 12.45 pm.
7. High Street: Closed from Canongate to North Bridge between 8.30 am and 12.45 pm.
8. Lady Lawson Street: Closed from Lauriston Place to Westport between 8.30 am and 12.45 pm.
9. East Fountainbridge: Closed from Bread Street to Riego Street between 8.30 am and 12.45.
10. Roseburn Street: Closed from Westfield Road northwards to the north service entrance for Murrayfield Stadium between 9.30 am and 1 pm.
11. Westfield Road: Closed from Roseburn Street southwest between 9.30 am and 1 pm.

The annual 10k races promise an exciting day for runners and spectators alike, but residents and motorists should plan their journeys accordingly due to these temporary road closures.