The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is back in May 2027!
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is a fantastic event for all abilities; whether you're a first time runner or a seasoned pro, this event is not to be missed. This famously flat course is lined with spectacular sights as well as incredible crowds. From 5k to a full marathon, enter an event that challenges you today.Already have a place?If you manage to secure your own place for any of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival events, we'd love to have you join our team of runners and become part of Team Marie Curie. Please complete this form to confirm your place with us. We'll send out your running top and fundraising pack to welcome you to the team.
As part of Team Marie Curie, you'll get our support from now until race day, including a bright yellow cheer squad to keep you going until you cross the finish line. We'll provide you with:
a fundraising pack to help you smash those targets
on-hand support from our dedicated fundraising team
a free Marie Curie running top which you can wear with pride
iron-on letters for your name (as well as temporary tattoos!)
a dedicated training hub with easy-to-follow videos, weekly training plans and blogs from an expert personal trainer
Post-race refreshments
the loudest cheers along the route.
How we support you
How your fundraising helps
£23
could pay for an hour of expert care and emotional support for someone living with a terminal illness, in the comfort of their own home.
£100
could help fund half an evening's care in a person's home when they need it most.
£200
could help fund nine hours of nursing support in someone's home through the night, bringing the expert care and comfort families need.
Whether you're a first time runner or a seasoned pro, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is not to be missed.It's an event for all abilities, from 5k to a full marathon. Find an event for you today.