Edinburgh Half Marathon - Edinburgh Running Festival
Date: 25th May 2025
Minimum Age: 18
Edinburgh EH8 9BL
Come and be part of Scotland's BIGGEST running festival!
This ever-growing festival of running is now a major event in the Scottish sporting calendar. Starting in Edinburgh, the course heads out through East Lothian offering stunning views and an unforgettable running experience.
The marathon route is one of the fastest in the UK making that elusive personal best a distinct possibility! Edinburgh Marathon joined the world's elite road races in 2012 by becoming the first marathon in Scotland to be officially recognised by the IAAF, the athletics governing body. The IAAF bronze label puts the race among the top 75 in the world making it a pivotal part of the sporting calendar for runners.
The full weekend of events attracts around 30,000 runners, with thousands more lining the course to support. There are 9 races on offer over two days including the marathon, half marathon, team relay, 10k, 5k and junior races. There really is something for everyone, so why not make the most of the Bank Holiday weekend.
We will support you We would love to run through your ideas with you and can help with advice on all aspects of your fundraising activities from organising and promotion to helping you to maximise the money you raise.
You can also get T-Shirts, balloons, collection tins and pin badges as well as posters and leaflets to help brand your event. An authorisation letter from us can be very handy for getting raffle prizes and booking venues and we can provide a template letter to approach potential donors.
We always love to share your event details on social media, before and after the day so please don’t forget to take lots of photos.
