Edinburgh Marathon Festival - 10k

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  • Date Sat 23rd May 2026
  • Time 09:00
  • Location Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • Price £36.50
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 10km

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Edinburgh Marathon Festival - 10k

Sat 23rd May 2026

3.0 · 1 review
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Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival's 10K event, taking place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in the breathtaking city of Edinburgh, Midlothian! Organized by GSi Events Ltd, this increasingly popular race is perfect for those looking to challenge themselves beyond the 5K distance without committing to a half marathon. The 10K route winds through the picturesque Holyrood Park, starting and finishing near the iconic Dynamic Earth, offering participants stunning panoramic views of Edinburgh Castle and the surrounding city.

As part of Scotland's largest running festival, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival spans the weekend of May 23-24, featuring a variety of race options including the marathon, half marathon, Team Relay, 10K, 5K, and Junior distances. With its vibrant atmosphere and scenic routes, it's no surprise that this festival sells out every year! Make 2026 the year you conquer the EMF 10K and experience the thrill of running in one of the most beautiful cities in the world!

Edinburgh Marathon Festival - 10k

Sat 23rd May 2026

A joyful runner in a blue "Diabetes UK" tank top, with outstretched arms, celebrates while finishing a race in outdoor summer conditions. The runner appears to be elated with their accomplishment. Other runners and greenery are seen in the background. A runner, wearing a green tank top and bib number 19857, rejoices with both arms raised at the finish line of a race. A crowd of spectators claps and cheers in the background. Bright greenery is visible behind the crowd. Two men in red T-shirts and checkered hats with red pom-poms, smiling and posing for a photo at a marathon event. One holds a smartphone, and both have race numbers pinned to their shirts. People and trees are visible in the background on a sunny day. A colorful map showcasing a race route through Holyrood Park. Starting and finishing points are marked with a red and a green flag respectively. The route includes markers 1-8, passing key points such as Duddingston Loch and areas along Queen's Drive and Holyrood Road. A map of the Holyrood Park running route starting and finishing at Queen's Drive, indicated by marked points. The mapped route passes various roads and landmarks including Dynamic Earth, Calton Hill, Duddingston Loch, and follows a path around the park. A map layout showing the route for a running event. The start point is marked on the bottom left near Holyrood Park, and the finish line is nearby. The route includes a section called "Queen's Drive" and passes by a landmark labeled "dynamic earth. A map indicating the route from the start to the finish of an event. Key points shown include the start area, the finish area, and the location of "Dynamic Earth" on Queen's Drive. A diagram details the color-coded start pens. Paths are marked with red dotted lines. Map showing the route for an event in Holyrood Park. The starting point with a rainbow-colored marker is labeled "START," and the endpoint is marked "FINISH" near Holyrood Rd. The Dynamic Earth attraction is shown near the route's beginning. A map showing the route of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival along the coast. The route is marked with various icons indicating water stations, toilets, mile markers, and support points, starting in Edinburgh and extending eastwards along the shoreline. Map of the EMF Relay route, highlighting the coastline and surrounding areas near Edinburgh. Key points along the route are marked with numbered icons, indicating various checkpoints, water stations, and landmarks. The EMF Relay logo is in the top left corner. A map showing the route of the emf half marathon in Edinburgh. The route starts in the city and follows the coastline eastward, then loops back. Key locations and markers are highlighted along the way, and parks and other areas are depicted on the map. Logo of "emf half" is at the top left.

Organiser's Description

The EMF 10K is an increasingly popular race distance, a great step-up for those who have completed a 5K in the past, but aren’t quite ready for the half marathon distance.

The 10K falls on the Saturday of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend and is run in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park. Starting and finishing near Dynamic Earth, this route offers striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle

Make 2026 your year to Run in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Marathon Festival takes place on 23/24 May and has marathon, half marathon, Team Relay, 10k, 5k & Junior distances to choose from. Scotland’s biggest running festival combines an unrivalled atmosphere with spectacular routes, it's no wonder it sells out every year!

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  • Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10K

    Sat 23rd May 2026 (00:00)

    £36.50

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  • Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10K

    Sat 23rd May 2026 (00:00)

    £36.50

    Book

Course Details

Starting and finishing near the EMF Hub at Dynamic Earth, this beautiful, scenic route takes place in Holyrood Park in the heart of Edinburgh. The route offers stunning views of Edinburgh Castle and panoramic views of the city.

Runners start on Queens Drive with a 200m downhill section before heading past the steep sides of Arthurs Seat on your right and Dynamic Earth, The Scottish Parliament and Holyrood Palace on your left. Continuing on towards the 1km mark you will pass St. Margaret’s Loch before starting the ascent around the east side of Arthurs Seat.

As you continue the clockwise route around this famous old volcano, you will pass Dunsapie Loch at around 2.5km. Now on the far side of Arthur’s seat at 3km runners can enjoy spectacular views of Duddingston Loch below and across the southside of Edinburgh and beyond towards the Pentland Hills. Approaching the 4km marker you will enjoy a panoramic view of the City.

The route then doubles back on itself along Duddingston Low Road at 5km and through Duddingston Village at 6km. The route joins the Innocent Railway Road through 7km and 8km and then heads back up onto Queens Drive. Passing the 9km it’s now downhill all the way, back through the Start Line again and the final 250m dash to the cheering crowds and the finish line on Holyrood Gait.

What's Included

Wicking finisher’s t-shirt

Accurate chip timing

Tailored training plan

Great finisher’s medal

Race recovery pack

Fantastic running experience

MInimum Ages

Marathon - 18yrs
Half Marathon - 17yrs
Hairy Haggis Relay - 15yrs
10K - 15yrs
5K - 11yrs

The 10K

The EMF 10K is an increasingly popular race distance, a great step-up for those who have completed a 5K in the past, but aren’t quite ready for the half marathon distance.

EMF 10K ROUTE
Starting and finishing near the EMF Hub at Dynamic Earth, this beautiful, scenic route takes place in Holyrood Park in the heart of Edinburgh. The route offers stunning views of Edinburgh Castle and panoramic views of the city.
Runners start on Queens Drive with a 200m downhill section before heading past the steep sides of Arthurs Seat on your right and Dynamic Earth, The Scottish Parliament and Holyrood Palace on your left. Continuing on towards the 1km mark you will pass St. Margaret’s Loch before starting the ascent around the east side of Arthurs Seat. As you continue the clockwise route around this famous old volcano, you will pass Dunsapie Loch at around 2.5km. Now on the far side of Arthur’s seat at 3km runners can enjoy spectacular views of Duddingston Loch below and across the southside of Edinburgh and beyond towards the Pentland Hills. Approaching the 4km marker you will enjoy a panoramic view of the City. The route then doubles back on itself along Duddingston Low Road at 5km and through Duddingston Village at 6km. The route joins the Innocent Railway Road through 7km and 8km and then heads back up onto Queens Drive. Passing the 9km it’s now downhill all the way, back through the Start Line again and the final 250m dash to the cheering crowds and the finish line on Holyrood Gait.

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Transport

Walk
The EMF Hub at Dynamic Earth is a 15 minute walk from the city centre. It is located at the foot of the Royal Mile, near the Scottish Parliament and Holyrood Palace.

Cycle
The EMF Hub at Dynamic Earth is close to the National Cycle Network. For more information click here.

Please note that the events on the Saturday use some of the cycle network and therefore events may be ongoing at the time you are travelling.

Public Bus
The EMF Hub at Dynamic Earth is served by Lothian Buses services 6 and 35 and Edinburgh Bus Tours. Lothian Buses service 35 passes very close on the Canongate. Full details are available at www.lothianbuses.com.

First Bus also operate local services to the city centre and close to the start area. Please note that some bus services are altered due to our event. Full details are available at www.firstgroup.com.

Tram
Edinburgh Trams operates services to the City Centre every 7 minutes from locations such as Edinburgh Airport, Ingliston Park and Ride and Edinburgh Gateway.

St Andrew Square tram stop is a 15-20 minute walk away from the EMF Hub at Dynamic Earth. For more information visit www.edinburghtrams.com

  • The start/finish area for the EMF Saturday races and the EMF Hub are located at Dynamic Earth (EH8 8AS) in Holyrood Park

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KS
Kirsten

·11 months ago

I loved the views and it was very well organised, however I was not prepared for the hills throughout the course (especially the incredibly steep one right at the end)! I would still recommend doing this race but maybe don't have your heart set on running a PB!

Location

Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5, United Kingdom

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