You don’t need to run a marathon to be part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. With places available for the 5k, 10k and half marathon, as well team events and junior races, Edinburgh Marathon Festival is the perfect running event for all ages and abilities. Sign up from just £10 and be part of the Roy’s Runners team.
Event details
Date: 25th and 26th May (bank holiday weekend!)
Location: Edinburgh
Distance: 1.5k to 26.2miles
Registration fee: from £10
Fundraising pledge: from £75
Choose your Edinburgh Marathon Festival race
Marathon or Half Marathon
5k or 10k
I have my own place at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival
If you already have a place at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, we would love to have you on our Roy’s Runner’s team. There’s no fundraising commitment but any money you can raise will help support our vital work to stop lung cancer cutting lives short. Our fundraising team will support you with any fundraising you do, as well as give you tips and ideas to raise even more money.
About Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Edinburgh Marathon Festival takes place over the second May Bank Holiday weekend (25th and 26th May). There are nine races in total. The 5k and 10k races, as well as 4 junior races (kids kilometre, 1.5k, 2.5k and 5k) will run on Saturday 25th May. The marathon, half marathon and team event will run on Sunday 26th May.
Marathon | 26th May 10:00am
The marathon at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is regarded as the fastest marathon in the UK, making it the ideal race to bag a new PB or embark on your first 26.2miles race. Runners will be treated to stunning city views with some of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks as well as the picturesque East Lothian coastline. See route map
Half Marathon | 26th May 08:00am
Just like the marathon, this half marathon course offers real PB potential to runners in truly beautiful surroundings – from the Scottish capital’s iconic landmarks to the tranquillity of the East Lothian coastline. See route map
Team relay | 26th May 10:00am
Take on the marathon route as a team of four. Each leg poses its own challenge. The only question is – Who gets the glory leg?
10k | 25th May 09:00am
The 10k race takes place in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park and offers stunning views of the city and its famous landmarks. See the route
5k | 25th May 11:00am
Taking place after the 10k race, the 5k route takes runners through Holyrood Park and treats them to beautiful city views along the way. See the route
Junior races: 25th May
- 5k for 11-18 year olds
- 2.5k for 9-12 year olds
- 1.5k for 6-8 year olds
- Kids kilometre for 3-6 year olds.
All junior races take place in Holyrood Park.
For any further information, please see the race organisers FAQs and race terms.
What you’ll get
By signing up for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival and running for Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, you become part of the Roy’s Runners family.
- Your own personalised Roy’s Runners technical vest
- Support and training advice to help you prepare for race day
- A welcome pack with all you need to know about fundraising
- An invitation to our Roy’s Runners Facebook group where you can chat with fellow runners
- Your very own Roy’s Runners medal.
Our sporting events team will be with you every step of the way with fundraising tips, suggestions, and regular calls to help you reach your fundraising target and have the best running experience.
Why run for Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Lung cancer is the UK’s biggest cancer killer, taking the lives of more people than breast, prostate and pancreatic cancers combined. Your support means we can continue our vital work and stop lung cancer cutting lives short.
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is the only UK charity solely dedicated to supporting everyone affected by lung cancer. This means lung cancer, and lung cancer alone, is at the heart of everything we do. It is the focus of every research project we fund, every person we support, every life we save. It is our one and only priority.
We devote every day to improving the lives of people living with lung cancer. We put everything into discovering new ways to diagnose and treat lung cancer. We spend every minute fighting this disease so, one day, we will live in a world where no one dies of lung cancer. Join us in our fight and sign up for the Edinburgh Marathon festival today.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about the Edinburgh Marathon Festival or need help signing up for the event, contact our sports team. Email sport@roycastle.org or call 0333 323 7200.
