Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Experience the Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Join our team for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival and be part of Scotland’s biggest running event.

With the choice of a marathon, a half marathon or a 10K, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is perfect for both first-timers and those chasing a personal best.

1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer. If you're over 50, if you're Black, or if your dad or brother had it, you're at even higher risk. By running for us, you're not just challenging yourself - you're helping raise vital funds and awareness of the most common cancer in men.

We have charity places available in:

1. Edinburgh Marathon - 30 May 2027: This quick, scenic route begins in the heart of Edinburgh, takes in iconic city landmarks, and finishes along the beautiful East Lothian coastline. 

We ask for a £30 registration fee and a £500 fundraising target for this distance. 

2. Edinburgh Half - 30 May 2027: Take on this fast, flat course starting in the city centre, perfect for a PB or a first half marathon.

For this distance, the registration fee is £30 and the fundraising target is £350. 

3. EMF 10K - 29 May 2027: Run in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park with striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.

To take part, there's a £15 registration fee and a minimum sponsorship pledge of £150.

If you've already got a place, we’d love to welcome you to the team. There’s no minimum fundraising target if you have your own place.