Edinburgh, Scotland · May 29 to 30, 2027
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
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Edinburgh Marathon Festival
When is Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027?
Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027 runs May 29 to 30, 2027.
2027May 29 to 30, 2027Confirmed
How the dates are set: The festival is held over the last weekend of May (the May Bank Holiday weekend), with dates set by the organizer.
Source: edinburghmarathon.com
Edinburgh Marathon Festival schedule
- Saturday, May 29, 2027: The 10K, 5K and junior 5K run in Holyrood Park, starting and finishing near Dynamic Earth.
- Sunday, May 30, 2027: The marathon, half marathon and relay start at Potterrow in Edinburgh and finish in Musselburgh.
Source: edinburghmarathon.com
Getting to Edinburgh Marathon Festival
- Sunday's route starts at Potterrow in Edinburgh and finishes in Musselburgh, so plan your return from Musselburgh.
Source: edinburghmarathon.com
Tickets and cost
Entry fees are non-refundable after a 14-day cancellation period. Marathon runners must be 18 or older and half marathon runners 17 or older on event day.
Source: edinburghmarathon.com
History of Edinburgh Marathon Festival
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival was established in 2003. It is Scotland's largest mass participation running event, with over 35,000 runners and 100,000 spectators.
Source: mstrust.org.uk
Edinburgh Marathon Festival: questions people ask
What date is the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027?
It takes place on 29 and 30 May 2027, with the marathon on Sunday 30 May.
Is the Edinburgh Marathon flat?
Yes, the organizer describes the route as flat and fast. It is run on a flat and fast route from Potterrow to Musselburgh.
How many people run the Edinburgh Marathon Festival?
The festival has over 35,000 runners and 100,000 spectators.
What is the time limit for the Edinburgh Marathon?
The event time requirement is 6 hours 30 minutes for the marathon and 3 hours 15 minutes for the half marathon.
Sources: edinburghmarathon.com, mstrust.org.uk, edinburghmarathon.com
About Edinburgh Marathon Festival
A weekend of races from a 5K in Holyrood Park to a marathon finishing on the Musselburgh coast.
Scotland's largest mass participation running event brings a marathon, half marathon, relay, 10K, 5K and junior races to Edinburgh. The Saturday races run in Holyrood Park beneath the castle views. The marathon starts at Potterrow and heads east along the East Lothian coast to Musselburgh. Entry is non-refundable after 14 days.
Know before you go
- The marathon requires runners to be 18 or older on event day.
- The marathon course has a 6 hour 30 minute time limit.
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is about 35 minutes from the city center by tram.
Planning the trip
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