Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Join Edinburgh Leisure at Scotland’s biggest running festival and raise vital funds for our Active Communities programme. With a variety of distances, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival has something for everyone, perfect for experienced, casual and novice runners alike. Every pound raised will go towards helping local people to live happier, healthier and more active lives.
Apply for one of our discounted charity places and raise funds for our Active Communities programme.
| Distance | Date (May 2025) | Registration Fee Standard vs Charity Place | Minimum Fundraising Pledge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | Saturday 24th | £150 | |
| 10k | Saturday 24th | £200 | |
| Junior Events | Saturday 24th | None | |
| £300 | |||
| Sunday 25th | £500 | ||
| Hairy Haggis Team Relay (4 people per team) | Sunday 25th | £600 / team |
Save the Date – Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival has a full range of events, for experienced runners to those looking to take part in their first ever distance event, with most people opting for the 5k or 10k.
Active Communities
Each year Active Communities provide support to improve the lives of around 12,500 people who face the greatest barriers to being active, including those affected by health conditions, disabilities, inequalities, and poverty – empowering them to improve and protect their health, wellbeing and quality of life.
We believe in the power of physical activity to transform people’s lives and communities. Our expert team provide friendly advice, specialist programmes and facilities all over Edinburgh, together we help people live healthier, more active lives.
Through Active Communities, we provide a variety of activities and support services designed to foster social inclusion, physical activity, and overall wellbeing
