47 Portobello Beach Race

The Portobello Beach Race is somewhat different. The course is just four miles long - but there are obstacles all along the way in the form of the wooden groynes (they help to stop the sand eroding); the runners have to either jump or climb over them or otherwise work their way around. And running on the sand is a lot harder that many might think, the soft sand in particular.

The Beach Race - Open to Everyone

Organised by Portobello Running Club, this now annual race attracts a lot of runners - from the experienced to children (who only have to run a mile). The event, now in its 5th year takes place on the 11th of June but there's still time to sign up at www.portobellorunners.co.uk. So what's the attraction? This episode finds out.


Portobello Beach Race