04/06/2026
We're looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday! The forecast seems to be improving, the chance of rain has decreased and I'm sure anyone who tried running in the heat last week will appreciate it being 14 degrees and cloudy.
All participants should have received a final instructions email from EntryCentral last night, let us know if you don't have it.
Here's some information about the route which will hopefully be helpful to those of you who are running or spectating.
You start on Castle Approach and take two turns before you reach the main pedestrian path heading west. There are bollards in the first 200m that we will make as visible as possible, but please take care at the start.
When you reach 1km a marshall will direct you to take a right turn onto the newer, wider path. If you're spectating, this area between 1 and 2km (see the zoomed in map below) is a great place to watch, because runners will be back to do an out-and-back section later, so you can see them 3 times (or 4 counting the return along The Esplanade). Just please stay off the path to give runners as much space as possible.
At 2km you will be directed to continue straight onto the path along the coast towards Monifieth. There is a short strectch alongside the caravan park at 3.5km that is narrow, so make sure you stay left and are considerate of pedestrians and runners coming back the other way.
There is a water station at 3.9km just before you enter the loop at Monifieth (see zoomed in map below). The road at this point will be closed to traffic, but there may be rare cases where we have to let a vehicle through. Marshalls will direct you around the loop and you will once again pass the water station.
You then return along the path you went out on until you reach marshalls with a cone at about 7.5km. At this point you will do a 180 degree turn and enjoy the (forecast) tailwind for a bit. Just beyond 8km a marshall will direct you to turn left onto The Esplanade and you will then return to the start along that path to receive your medal!
There will be plenty of marshalls out on the course to keep you safe, point you the right way and cheer you on, please give thanks to them for volunteering to give up their Sunday morning.