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Edinburgh Marathon Festival

27-28 May 2023


 

Runners taking part in Edinburgh Marathon Festival

EMF 5K AND 10K

Date: Saturday, 27 May 2023

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Event distance: 5 km or 10 km 

Fundraising targets: 5K: £150 (registration fee £15); 10K: £200 (registration fee: £20)

The EMF 5K is a great start to your running journey and a chance to be part of the biggest virtual running festival in Scotland. 

The EMF 10K is an increasingly popular race distance, a great step-up for those who have completed a 5K in the past, but aren’t quite ready for the half marathon distance.

Runners in Edinburgh taking on beautiful park route

EMF HALF MARATHON AND MARATHON

Date: Sunday, 28 May 2023

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Event distance: 13.1 miles or 26.2 miles 

Fundraising targets: HALF MARATHON: £350 (registration fee: £25); FULL MARATHON: £500 (registration fee: £25)

Fast & flat, the Edinburgh Half Marathon follows the marathon course which was voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World, ideal if it’s your first half marathon or you are looking for a PB. The Edinburgh Half Marathon and full Marathon have sold out every year since 2012 and is one of the largest running festivals in the UK.

Enjoy fantastic all-encompassing routes which takes in some of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks as well as offering picturesque views along the East Lothian coastline. 

We're with you every step of the way towards event day with advice and information so you can just focus on your training and fundraising. We'll also provide:

  • Our fundraising pack to help you achieve your target
  • Runners pack including vest and Team Panda headband
  • Team Panda Facebook Group to meet fellow runners and share tips
  • Team Panda training day in The Living Planet Centre 
  • Online training hub to help you prepare safely for your challenge