Edinburgh Marathon Festival

May 29, 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 or half marathon routes, participate in Scotland's largest mass participation sports event.

Dates

Sunday 30th May 2027 - Full Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay

Saturday 29th May 2027 - 10k, 5k and Junior Races

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.
Sunday 30th May 2027

A fast and flat route alongside Edinburgh's iconic landmarks, great for a first half marathon or a personal best!
Sunday 30th May 2027

Join forces as a team of 4 to complete the Edinburgh Marathon.
Sunday 30th May 2027

In the stunning Holyrood Park, with beautiful panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh castle.
Saturday 29th May 2027

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
Saturday 29th May 2027

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). View full terms & conditions.

Minimum Fundraising Requirements & Registration Fees (click to show)
  • Full Marathon
    • £80 registration fee
    • £750 minimum fundraising required
  • Half Marathon
    • £40 registration fee
    • £350 minimum fundraising required
  • 10k and 5k
    • £35 registration fee
    • £250 minimum fundraising required
  • Team Relay (4 people)
    • £100 registration fee (per team)
    • £750 minimum fundraising (per team)
  • Junior Events
    • £25 registration fee
    • £35 minimum fundraising required

Apply for your place here.

Purchase your own place in the event, and still raise money for Action for ME! No minimum fundraising required.

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

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