Edinburgh Marathon Festival - 5K

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  • Date Sat 29th May 2027
  • Time 11:00
  • Location Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • Price £25.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Edinburgh Marathon Festival - 5K

Sat 29th May 2027

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K, organized by GSi Events Ltd! Taking place on Saturday, May 29, 2027, this event promises to be a highlight for runners of all levels. Set against the stunning backdrop of Holyrood Park, participants will enjoy breathtaking views of the city and the iconic Edinburgh Castle as they tackle the 5K route.

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is not just a race; it’s Scotland's biggest running festival, featuring a variety of distances including a marathon, half marathon, Team Relay, 10K, 5K, and Junior events, all happening over the weekend of May 29-30. Join thousands of fellow runners and embrace the vibrant atmosphere that makes this event truly special. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting your journey, 2027 is the year to lace up your trainers and run in Edinburgh!

Edinburgh Marathon Festival - 5K

Sat 29th May 2027

Two young men wearing race bibs smile as they run outdoors in a marathon event. Other participants and a grassy hillside appear in the background under a cloudy sky. 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 5K takes place on the Saturday and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle. The EMF 5K is a great start to your running journey and a chance to be part of the biggest running festival in Scotland.

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!

Races

  • Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K

    Sat 29th May 2027 (11:00)

    £25.00

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  • Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K

    Sat 29th May 2027 (11:00)

    £25.00

    Book

Course Details

Starting and finishing near EMF Hub at Dynamic Earth, this beautiful scenic route takes you around 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 and after 0.5km the route passes St. Margaret’s Loch before starting the ascent around the east side of Arthur’s Seat before you pass Dunsapie Loch at around 2k.

On the far side of Arthur’s seat and approaching the halfway point, runners can enjoy spectacular views of Duddingston Loch below and across the southside of Edinburgh and beyond towards the Pentland Hills with the knowledge that the rest of the route is flat and downhill!

As the route continues down the West Side of this famous old volcano you can enjoy the views of the steep slopes on your right and in the distance the cheering masses at the final turn.

The last 250m section runs back through the Start Line and then turns left onto Holyrood Gait and the Finish Line.

What's Included

Wicking finisher’s t-shirt

Accurate chip timing

Tailored training plan

Great finisher’s medal

Race recovery pack

Fantastic running experience

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Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5, United Kingdom

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