Edinburgh Marathon Festival: 24-25 May 2025

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival has events for all running abilities, from a 5K to the full marathon.

Last year, over 35,000 people ran in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. In 2024, you can take part in Scotland’s largest mass participation running event while raising some incredible donations for Waverley Care.

Event details

Date: Saturday 25 May and Sunday 26 May 2024  

Location: Edinburgh  

Distance: 5k to 26.2 miles  

Entry fees and fundraising targets:  

• 5k: entry fee £20, fundraising target £100 
• 10k: entry fee £25, fundraising target £150 
• SOLD OUT!! Half marathon: entry fee £35, fundraising target £250 (Check out Scottish Half Marathon HERE!)
• SOLD OUT!! Marathon: entry fee £50, fundraising target £500 

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Have your own place already?  

Amazing! If you’ve secured your own place with the organisers, we’d love to welcome you to the Waverley Care team. You don’t need to raise a minimum amount; we’d just ask that you fundraise as much as you can to support everyone in Scotland affected by HIV and hepatitis. Complete the form to below to request your pack.

I have my own place

How we’ll support you  

We’ll support you every step of the way, with a dedicated point of contact to make sure you have the best fundraising experience. You’ll also receive a Waverley Care technical sports t-shirt and fundraising pack.