Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Marathon

From GSi Events Ltd

5.0 · 1 review

Sunday 30th May 2027

10:00

Edinburgh

£30.00–£84.50 · 1 race and 1 charity place

Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, taking place on Sunday, May 30, 2027, in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, Midlothian! Organized by GSi Events Ltd, this exciting festival is renowned for its fast and flat marathon course, which has been voted the fastest in the UK by Runners World. Whether you're a first-time marathoner or chasing a personal best, this event offers the perfect opportunity to achieve your running goals.

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival features a variety of race distances, including the marathon, half marathon, Team Relay, 10k, 5k, and Junior races, making it a fantastic occasion for runners of all ages and abilities. Participants will be treated to a scenic route that showcases some of Edinburgh's most iconic landmarks while also offering breathtaking views along the East Lothian coastline. With the festival selling out every year since 2008 and being the second largest marathon in the UK, behind only London, it’s an event you won’t want to miss. Make 2027 your year to run in Edinburgh and be part of Scotland’s biggest running festival!

Races

Edinburgh Marathon

10:00

£84.50

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Charity places

Missing People

Missing People is a national charity that exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home, find their way back to safety. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat. We also coordinate a UK wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year.

Edinburgh Marathon

Sun 30th May 2027

£30.00

Minimum pledge £500.00

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A £2.00 service charge is added per booking

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Organiser's description

Fast & flat, this course was voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World, ideal if it’s your first marathon or you are looking for a PB. The Edinburgh Marathon has sold out every year since 2008 and is the second largest marathon in the UK, behind only London. Enjoy a fantastic all-encompassing route which takes in some of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks as well as offering picturesque views along the East Lothian coastline

Make 2026 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!