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The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is back in May 2025!
Set a personal best at one of the biggest running festivals in Scotland!
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!
Charity places
You can secure your place for 2025 now, by joining Team Marie Curie. Register now!
5K - registration fee: £10, fundraising pledge: £175
Not found the distance you're looking for? See below for other events at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival:
Event details
Getting your own 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.
Why choose Team Marie Curie?
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 also provide you with:
- A Marie Curie running vest which you can wear with pride
- Iron on Letters for your name
- Temporary tattoos
- Dedicated training hub with easy to follow videos, training plans and blogs from a personal trainer
- On-hand support from our dedicated fundraising team
- The loudest cheers along the route
- A fundraising pack to help you smash those targets
Raise sponsorship money online
Want a quick and easy way to start raising money? Set up an online fundraising page and in a just few clicks, you'll be on your way to reaching your sponsorship goal.
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Join Team Marie Curie for one of the many amazing road races in Scotland in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival.
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How the money you raise 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.
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Join Team Marie Curie for one of the many amazing road races in Scotland in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival.
Sign up now!