New Year Sprint
Next meeting
158th New Year Sprint
1 January 2027 · Musselburgh Racecourse
Scotland’s historic professional handicap sprint, established in 1870.
The race
What is the New Year Sprint?
A Scottish professional footrace in which athletes start from handicap marks designed to create a close, competitive finish.
About the Sprint →Running since 1870
More than 150 years on the line
From Powderhall in Edinburgh to Musselburgh Racecourse, the Sprint has survived changes of venue, distance and era while preserving its distinctive handicap tradition.
Read the history →Partnerships
Partner with the New Year Sprint
The New Year Sprint welcomes conversations with organisations interested in supporting one of Scotland’s longest-running sporting traditions.