Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2025: Full, half or relay
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Date:
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Location:
Edinburgh
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Distance:
26.2 miles (full), 13.1 miles (half)
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Registration fee:
£30 (half), £50 (full)
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Fundraising target:
£300 (half), £550 (full)
Run with us in Scotland’s capital
Secure your place at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2025. Starting in the historic Scottish capital, this route boasts the best of elegant city and stunning coastline.
By agreeing to a minimum fundraising target, we can offer you a free charity place as follows:
- Marathon: Registration fee: £50. Fundraising target: £550
- Half Marathon: Registration fee: £30. Fundraising target: £300
Choose your challenge and sign up today.
Looking for a shorter distance or something for the kids? Check out other EMF events on Saturday 24th May.
Why run with us?
Despite years of ground-breaking and progressive research, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with 1 in 2 of us receiving a diagnosis in our lifetime. We urgently need to start new cancer cures - but we can't do it alone.
Taking part in an event can not only be really rewarding for you, it's also a great way to raise the vital funds we need to support ground-breaking cancer research. We only fund the brightest new ideas in research and each project could be the start of a new cancer cure of the future that will help us put an end to cancer.
But we can't do it without you. Will you apply today to join us at the start line to start new cures for cancer?
How will we support you?
You'll be part of our team of Curestarters running for Worldwide Cancer Research, and nothing beats that race-day feeling of finally crossing the finish line.
All our runners receive:
- A welcome pack full of tips and fundraising advice
- Unlimited support and advice from our events team to help you meet your fundraising target
- A running vest or technical t-shirt
- Support from Worldwide Cancer Research staff cheering you on to the finish line
If you have any questions, please contact our events team on +44 (0)300 777 7910, or email [email protected].
Read our event terms and conditions
Other events
Already have your own event place?
If you would like to raise money for Worldwide Cancer Research we'd love to welcome you to our team of Curestarters!
FAQs
How do I set up an online fundraising page?
We recommend using Just Giving to set up a fundraising page. Visit JustGiving and click on "Fundraise for us". You'll be taken through the steps to set up and personalise your fundraising page. If you have any questions or need some help to do this, please get in touch.
How do I tell you about my fundraising plans?
We would love to hear about your plans for fundraising and support you however we can with materials and guidance. Go to "I already have an event place" page, complete the short online form and we'll be in touch.
Do you have fundraising packs or resources?
You can download some resources here and we will post you a fundraising pack once you have confirmed your fundraising plans with us.
If you need any additional branded materials such as t-shirts, balloons, banners, pens, collection boxes or leaflets, do let us know and we can include them in your pack.
How do I apply for one of your sport event places?
We would love to have you in our team of Curestarters for one of our running or challenge events. Find out what events are coming up here.
We offer charity places in some of these events - complete the online form to apply.
If you still can't decide, get in touch.
Can my workplace or club get involved in fundraising?
Yes, we would love to hear from you if your workplace or employer would like to support us. Whether it's a bucket collection, a team challenge, a bake sale or some volunteering, please get in touch and we'll be happy to help.
