Edinburgh Marathon Festival

May 22, 2027

Choose your distance - full marathon, half marathon, 10k or a team relay. Raise funds and awareness whilst running through the beautiful city of Edinburgh. Enjoy fast and flat full/half marathon routes, participate in Scotland's largest mass participation sports event.

Dates

Late May 2027 - Full Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay (Date TBC)

Late May 2027 - 10k, 5k and Junior Races (Date TBC)

Location

Edinburgh, UK

Events & Distances

Voted the fasted marathon in the UK by Runner's World, great for setting a personal best with picturesque views.
May 2027 - Date TBC

A fast and flat route alongside Edinburgh's iconic landmarks, great for a first half marathon or a personal best!
May 2027 - Date TBC

Join forces as a team of 4 to complete the Edinburgh Marathon.
May 2027 - Date TBC

In the stunning Holyrood Park, with beautiful panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh castle.
May 2027 - Date TBC

Get the kids involved! Events for under 18s in Holyrood Park.
Junior 5k for 11 - 18 year olds
Junior 2k for 9 - 12 year olds
Junior 1.5k for 6 - 8 year olds
Kids 1k for 3 - 6 year olds
May 2027 - Date TBC

How can I take part?

We fund your place in the event, and in return you agree to raise a minimum amount of money and pay a registration fee (amounts below). Our fundraising team will be here to support you every step of the way. View full terms & conditions.

Fundraising Targets & Fees - to be confirmed for 2027 (click to show)
  • Full Marathon
    • £50 registration fee (amount TBC)
    • £750 fundraising target (amount TBC)
  • Half Marathon
    • £30 registration fee (amount TBC)
    • £350 fundraising target (amount TBC)
  • 10k and 5k
    • £25 registration fee (amount TBC)
    • £250 fundraising target (amount TBC)
  • Team Relay (4 people)
    • £100 registration fee (per team) (amount TBC)
    • £750 fundrasing target (per team) (amount TBC)
  • Junior Events
    • £25 registration fee (amount TBC)
    • £35 fundraising target (amount TBC)

Our charity place applications will open on 22nd May 2026
Register your interest and we will send you an email when our applications open, including the updated terms and conditions, fundraising target and registration fee for 2027.

When our applications open, fill in the application form before the end of January 2027 (date TBC).

Purchase your own place in the event, and still raise money for Action for ME! Perfect if you don't want the hassle of applying and reaching a fundraising target, or if you would simply prefer to purchase your own place.

Purchase your place through the event organisers, then register to fundraise for us! Apply now

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