Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2025

Join the Brain Tumour Charity at The Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2025!

Join us for a weekend of running, whichever race you decide to join, know that your miles can help us beat brain tumours faster.

Once you have purchased your place you will be added to the JustRunning event console or be accepted on to it!

Date: 24th-25th may 2025

Charity Place Events:

5km

Fundraising target: £100

The EMF 5K takes place on the Saturday of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend and is run in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park. Starting and finishing near Dynamic Earth, this route offers striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.

10km

Fundraising target: £200

The 10K falls on the Saturday of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend and is run in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park. Starting and finishing near Dynamic Earth, this route offers striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.

Sunday 25th May - Half Marathon - SOLD OUT

Sunday 25th May - Marathon

Fundraising target: £500

Taking place on Sunday 25th May 2025 and voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runner’s World. Enjoy a fantastic all-encompassing route which takes in some of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks as well as offering picturesque views along the East Lothian coastline.

Hairy Haggis Relay

Fundraising target: £600

The EMF Relay is a chance for a team of four to join forces and complete the Edinburgh Marathon! With each relay leg posing a different challenge, make sure you pick and order your team wisely; which lucky runner will get The Glory Leg?

Want to get involved in other ways, find out more on our website: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/get-involved/