Edinburgh Marathon Festival - 10k
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From GSi Events Ltd
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10K, taking place on Saturday, May 29, 2027, in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, Midlothian! Organized by GSi Events Ltd, this exciting race is perfect for those looking to elevate their running experience beyond the 5K distance without committing to a half marathon. The 10K route winds through the breathtaking Holyrood Park, offering participants stunning panoramic views of the iconic Edinburgh Castle and the vibrant cityscape.
Join thousands of runners as they enjoy the thrill of Scotland's biggest running festival, which features a variety of race distances, including the marathon, half marathon, Team Relay, 10K, 5K, and Junior races. With its unbeatable atmosphere and spectacular scenery, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is a can't-miss event that sells out year after year. Make 2027 the year you conquer the 10K and experience the joy of running in one of the UK's most picturesque locations!
Join thousands of runners as they enjoy the thrill of Scotland's biggest running festival, which features a variety of race distances, including the marathon, half marathon, Team Relay, 10K, 5K, and Junior races. With its unbeatable atmosphere and spectacular scenery, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is a can't-miss event that sells out year after year. Make 2027 the year you conquer the 10K and experience the joy of running in one of the UK's most picturesque locations!
Edinburgh Marathon Festival - 10k
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Event information
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.
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.
Wicking finisher’s t-shirt
Accurate chip timing
Tailored training plan
Great finisher’s medal
Race recovery pack
Fantastic running experience
Accurate chip timing
Tailored training plan
Great finisher’s medal
Race recovery pack
Fantastic running experience
Event video
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 2027 your year to Run in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Marathon Festival takes place on 29/30 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!
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 2027 your year to Run in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Marathon Festival takes place on 29/30 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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3.01 review
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Kirsten Serneels
Reviewing the 2024 edition · 2 years 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
Edinburgh Marathon Festival - 10k
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GSi Events Ltd
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