Edinburgh Marathon Festival


image of a group of runners facing away from the camera running up a foggy road in Edinburgh

Established in 2003, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland's largest mass participation running event, with over 35,000 runners and 100,000 spectators enjoying eleven different race distances over two days. From the 5k, held in the stunning Holyrood Park, to the one of the UK's fastest marathons, there's something for everyone.

Run for the MS Trust and cross the finish line knowing you have made a huge difference to everyone affected by MS.

Take a look below to discover the different distances and information about them. If you have any questions please email fundraising@mstrust.org.uk.

It was a great day and I was spurred on by the thought of all those who had sponsored me in aid of the MS Trust.

Tony, Edinburgh marathon runner

Edinburgh Marathon

The charity places for this event have sold out. If you have your own place and would like to run for the MS Trust, please do get in touch at fundraising@mstrust.org.uk

Edinburgh Half Marathon

When: Sunday 26th May 2024

Registration Fee: £20

Minimum fundraising target: £300

Age minimum: Participants must be at least 17 years old on the day of the event

Route: The Edinburgh Half Marathon starts in the city centre and follows a scenic route along the coast, passing through Portobello, Musselburgh and Prestonpans, before finishing at the Pinkie Playing Fields in Musselburgh

Hairy Haggis Team Relay

When: Sunday 26th May 2024

Registration Fee: £80

Minimum fundraising target: £800

Minimum age: Participants must be at least 15 years old on the date of the event

Route: The race follows the same route as the full marathon, but is split into four legs of approximately 6.5 miles, 5.5 miles, 8 miles and 6.2 miles. Each leg has a different start and finish point, and the runners are transported by bus between them.

EMF 10k

When: Saturday 25th May 2024

Registration Fee: £20

Minimum fundraising target: £200

Age minimum: Participants must be at least 15 years old on the day of the event

Route: The EMF 10k offers a fast and flat course, ideal for runners of all abilities. It starts and finished at Holyrood Park and follows a scenic route around Arthur's Seat and Duddingston Loch

EMF 5k

When: Saturday 25th May 2024

Registration Fee: £10

Minimum fundraising target: £100

Minimum age: Participants must be at least 11 years old on the date of the event

Route: The EMF 5k starts and finishes in Holyrood Park, a scenic part in the heart of Edinburgh. the route is mostly flat and offers stunning views of the city and the surrounding hills.

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