There is extremely limited parking in Musselburgh town centre and no parking available at Meadowmill Sports Centre.
Parking at our travel hubs at Sheriffhall Park & Ride, Newcraighall Park & Ride, Musselburgh Grammar School and Wallyford Park & Ride is on a first come, first served basis. Please arrive in plenty of time to park and travel to your start line, bearing in mind that the later you arrive, the greater the risk of the parking spaces being taken.
Dropping off participants
If it is essential that you need to be dropped off by car, you can do so at Prestonpans train station (what3words location: ///megawatt.craftsmen.teardrop).
Please note that it is not possible to drop off Half Marathon runners at Meadowmill Sports Centre, nor on Gardiner Terrace.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PARK YOUR CAR AT MEADOWMILL SPORTS CENTRE, OR THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS OF MUSSELBURGH OR PRESTONPANS.
The continuing success of the event depends upon the support of the local community and sadly last year, despite parking restrictions being in place we experienced problems with runners and spectators parking illegally, blocking bus routes and residents driveways. Cars were abandoned on pavements making it impossible for people using wheelchairs or parents with prams to pass safely.
If you are parking anywhere on the event day, please do so legally and with respect to those who live in these areas. Parking in Musselburgh, Prestonpans and the surrounding area is restricted for residents only.
Police Scotland, East Lothian Council and Scottish Half Marathon organisers take this issue very seriously. There will be marshals in place to enforce parking restrictions. Drivers of all vehicles parked illegally will be fined. Any vehicles parked illegally and causing obstruction or congestion will be towed away.
Please help us by planning your travel in advance and where possible, leave the car and choose one of the many transport options available.
