Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Junior Kilo, 1.5K, 2K & 5K

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  • Date Sat 29th May 2027
  • Time 12:00
  • Location Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • Price £16.00 - £25.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for an exciting day of family fun at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival on Saturday, May 29, 2027, in the stunning setting of Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, Midlothian! Organized by GSi Events Ltd, this vibrant event offers a fantastic opportunity for children of all ages to get active and embrace the joy of running. The festival features a variety of junior races, including the Kids’ Kilometre for 3-6 year olds, the Junior 1.5K for ages 6-8, the Junior 2K for ages 9-12, and the Junior 5K for teenagers aged 11-18. Each race promises a picturesque route with breathtaking views of Edinburgh Castle and the surrounding landscape, making it a memorable experience for all. With over 30,000 participants expected throughout the weekend, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland’s largest running festival and a perfect way to kickstart a healthy lifestyle for the whole family! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to inspire young runners and enjoy a day filled with excitement and community spirit.

Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Junior Kilo, 1.5K, 2K & 5K

Sat 29th May 2027

Young children in colorful tutus and purple shirts run joyfully during an outdoor race event, with spectators and banners visible in the background. Two young children holding hands and running in a race, wearing numbered race bibs and athletic clothing, with blurred spectators and barriers in the background on a sunny day. Two girls in matching pink shirts and race bibs run side by side in a race, smiling, with spectators watching behind a blue barrier.

Organiser's Description

The EMF Junior races are a great way to get the whole family involved in Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend.

The EMF Kids’ Kilometre is for 3-6 year olds. The junior races are a fantastic way to get children active and encourage them to get involved in running

The EMF Junior 1.5K is for 6-8 year olds. The junior races are a fantastic way to get children active and encourage them to get involved in running. As with the 5K and 10K races, the routes will be run around the beautiful Holyrood Park.

The EMF Junior 2K is for 9-12 year olds. The junior races are a fantastic way to get children active and encourage them to get involved in running. As with the 5K and 10K races, the routes will be run around the beautiful Holyrood Park.

The EMF Junior 5K is for 11-18 year olds and takes place on the Saturday. The event offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle. It’s the perfect way for teenagers to get involved in EMF Weekend

Part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, Scotland’s largest running festival of its kind with over 30,000 runners expected to take part in the full marathon, half marathon, Hairy Haggis Team Relay, 10k, 5k, or Junior Races.

Races

  • Edinburgh Marathon Festival Junior 5K

    From

    Sat 29th May 2027 (12:00)

    £25.00

  • Edinburgh Marathon Festival Junior 2K

    From

    Sat 29th May 2027 (13:00)

    £16.00

  • Edinburgh Marathon Festival Junior 1.5K

    From

    Sat 29th May 2027 (13:30)

    £16.00

  • Edinburgh Marathon Festival Kids Kilometre

    From

    Sat 29th May 2027 (14:00)

    £16.00

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Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5, United Kingdom

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