Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Hairy Haggis Team Relay

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  • Date Sun 25th May 2025
  • Location Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • Price £134.50
  • Races 1 race

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Hairy Haggis Team Relay on Sunday, May 25, 2025! Organized by GSi Events Ltd, this exciting event invites teams of four to tackle the iconic Edinburgh Marathon by completing a combined distance of 26.2 miles. Each team member will run one of the four relay legs, each presenting its own unique challenge, so choose your teammates wisely to ensure a successful race.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh, this festival is Scotland's largest running event and promises an electrifying atmosphere filled with camaraderie and celebration. In addition to the Team Relay, participants can also choose from a variety of race distances, including the marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k, and Junior events, making it the perfect occasion for runners of all ages and abilities. With its spectacular routes and vibrant community spirit, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is a must-do event that sells out every year. Make 2025 your year to run in the heart of Edinburgh!

Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Hairy Haggis Team Relay

Sun 25th May 2025

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 Relay - The EMF Relay is a chance for a team of four to join forces and complete the Edinburgh Marathon! The 26.2 miles is split into 4 legs, each runner will run one leg and with each relay leg posing a different challenge, make sure you pick and order your team wisely; which lucky runner will get The Glory Leg?

Make 2025 your year to Run in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Marathon Festival takes place on 24/25 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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  • EMF Hairy Haggis Team Relay

    £134.50

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