Events
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is a world famous running event with something for everyone! There are a variety of events as follows –
Saturday 29th May
10K: The scenic route starts and finishes at Dynamic Earth, circling Holyrood Park with panoramic views of Edinburgh Castle and the city skyline.
5K: The EMF 5K is a scenic Saturday race through Holyrood Park, starting and finishing near Dynamic Earth with views of Edinburgh Castle.
5K Junior: The EMF Junior 5K (ages 11–18) takes place in Holyrood Park, offering participants a scenic route with panoramic views of Edinburgh and the Castle.
2K Junior: Held in Holyrood Park, the EMF Junior 2K is a run for 9–12 year olds and a fantastic way to get children involved in running.
1.5K Junior: The EMF Junior 1.5K is a running race for 6-8 year olds held in the beautiful Holyrood Park.
Kids Kilometre: The EMF Kids’ Kilometre offers 3-6 year olds a scenic run through Holyrood Park, designed to encourage active lifestyles and a love for running.
Sunday 30th May 2027
Full Marathon: Voted the UK’s fastest marathon, this scenic route features iconic Edinburgh landmarks and stunning East Lothian coastal views. (Please note marathon runners must be 18yrs and over)
Half Marathon: This fast, flat route is perfect for a personal best. Starting downhill at Potterrow and passing iconic Edinburgh landmarks, the course levels out all the way to Musselburgh. After a high-energy finish, you can celebrate your achievement with your medal and t-shirt in the festival-style finish area.
Hairy Haggis Team Relay: The EMF Relay is a four-person team challenge through the Edinburgh Marathon. Choose and order your runners strategically to tackle different leg lengths and claim the final “glory” stretch.
We have charity places available for the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Team Relay. We can provide you with one of ournew, exclusive Rangers Charity Foundation t-shirts to wear on the day (as modelled by Jenna and Nasser) as well as fundraising support from our dedicated team!
To participate, we ask runners to pay a registration fee and commit to raising a minimum fundraising target as follows:
- 5K – £5 registration fee and £150 minimum sponsorship
- 10K – £10 registration fee and £150 minimum sponsorship
- Hairy Haggis Team Relay – £20 registration fee and £500 minimum sponsorship
- Half Marathon – £15 registration fee and £300 minimum sponsorship
- Full Marathon – £20 registration fee and £500 minimum sponsorship
By raising the minimum sponsorship, each runner will be eligible to become a True Blue Hero and will be invited along to an exclusive reception at Ibrox to receive a medal from a Rangers player.
All funds raised will help The Rangers Charity Foundation continue to be a force for good on behalf of the Rangers Family, showing compassion to those in need, tackling inequalities and creating opportunities for people of all ages to change their lives for the better.
