Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Marathon
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From GSi Events Ltd
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, taking place on Sunday, May 29, 2022, in the stunning city of Edinburgh, Midlothian. Organized by GSi Events Ltd, this festival promises a vibrant and exhilarating atmosphere that attracts runners from all over. Known as the fastest marathon in the UK, as voted by Runners World, it’s the perfect choice for both first-time marathoners and seasoned athletes seeking personal bests.
Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including the full marathon, half marathon, Team Relay, 10k, 5k, and Junior events, making it an inclusive celebration for all ages and abilities. The course winds through some of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks, offering breathtaking views along the East Lothian coastline. With its reputation for selling out every year since 2008, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland’s largest running celebration, ensuring a fantastic day filled with camaraderie and achievement. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible event in 2022!
Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including the full marathon, half marathon, Team Relay, 10k, 5k, and Junior events, making it an inclusive celebration for all ages and abilities. The course winds through some of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks, offering breathtaking views along the East Lothian coastline. With its reputation for selling out every year since 2008, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland’s largest running celebration, ensuring a fantastic day filled with camaraderie and achievement. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible event in 2022!
Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Marathon
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Costas Lambropoulos
Reviewing the 2024 edition · 7 months ago
Great race - my 3rd time at EMF - Conditions very interesting! Rain and wind! Still a great event! I will go again next year!
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Edinburgh Marathon
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£64.00
Event information
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
Marathon - 18yrs
Half Marathon - 17yrs
Hairy Haggis Relay - 15yrs
10K - 15yrs
5K - 11yrs
Half Marathon - 17yrs
Hairy Haggis Relay - 15yrs
10K - 15yrs
5K - 11yrs
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
EDINBURGH MARATHON ROUTE
Starting on Potterrow in the grounds of one of the oldest Universities in the world, this incredible city centre start takes you through the very heart of Edinburgh. As you pass Greyfriars Bobby on your left, you also take in the National Museum of Scotland on your right, before heading over the High Street and down The Mound. Don’t be surprised if you see a few shoppers stop and cheer as you then run past the Scottish National Gallery and into Princes Street Gardens, with the iconic Edinburgh Castle as your backdrop. The route then takes in the ‘Gothic Rocket’, otherwise known as the Scott Monument, as it meanders down the historic Royal Mile, heading towards and past the somewhat controversial Scottish Parliament building. Here you can look up and take in the spectacular Arthurs Seat & Salisbury Crags, as well as the Palace of Holyrood, before departing the Royal Park and heading east towards the coast. As you reach Musselburgh, you’ll run past the oldest golf course in the world, where it’s documented that golf has been played as early as 1672, before heading further East on the flat to Gosford House, an imposing neo-classical mansion which was one of the last great architectural commissions of the celebrated Scots architect, Robert Adam. As you turn and head back along the coast, you’ll see the beautiful finish line ahead, one of the greatest sights for any marathon runner! With a descent of almost 90 metres to near sea level, we believe that this is the fastest marathon route in the world.
EDINBURGH MARATHON ROUTE
Starting on Potterrow in the grounds of one of the oldest Universities in the world, this incredible city centre start takes you through the very heart of Edinburgh. As you pass Greyfriars Bobby on your left, you also take in the National Museum of Scotland on your right, before heading over the High Street and down The Mound. Don’t be surprised if you see a few shoppers stop and cheer as you then run past the Scottish National Gallery and into Princes Street Gardens, with the iconic Edinburgh Castle as your backdrop. The route then takes in the ‘Gothic Rocket’, otherwise known as the Scott Monument, as it meanders down the historic Royal Mile, heading towards and past the somewhat controversial Scottish Parliament building. Here you can look up and take in the spectacular Arthurs Seat & Salisbury Crags, as well as the Palace of Holyrood, before departing the Royal Park and heading east towards the coast. As you reach Musselburgh, you’ll run past the oldest golf course in the world, where it’s documented that golf has been played as early as 1672, before heading further East on the flat to Gosford House, an imposing neo-classical mansion which was one of the last great architectural commissions of the celebrated Scots architect, Robert Adam. As you turn and head back along the coast, you’ll see the beautiful finish line ahead, one of the greatest sights for any marathon runner! With a descent of almost 90 metres to near sea level, we believe that this is the fastest marathon route in the world.
All your queries answered and more!
Runners and Spectators can purchase an EMF Event Bus ticket to allow easy travel to and from the start and finish areas. On the day tickets will be significantly more expensive to purchase.
It is in your best interests to get the earliest bus possible as this will reduce crowding and waiting time. Please note that the EMF Event Bus pick up point is a 25 min walk from the finish area.
It is in your best interests to get the earliest bus possible as this will reduce crowding and waiting time. Please note that the EMF Event Bus pick up point is a 25 min walk from the finish area.
- The start/finish area for the EMF Saturday races and the EMF Hub are located at Dynamic Earth (EH8 8AS) in Holyrood Park
- The start of the Edinburgh Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay is on Potterrow (EH8 9AL) in the city centre. The race will finish at Pinkie (EH21 7HA) St Peter’s Primary School, Musselburgh, approximately 8 miles from Edinburgh city centre.
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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 2022 your year to Run in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Marathon Festival takes place on 28/29 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!
Make 2022 your year to Run in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Marathon Festival takes place on 28/29 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!
Location
Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Marathon
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GSi Events Ltd
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