Edinburgh Marathon Festival (EMF)
With nine events to choose from, there's something for everyone. What will you do?
EMF marathon
Voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runner’s World in 2008. 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.
EMF Half
Directly preceding the Marathon, the EMF Half follows the same fast and flat route, offering genuine PB potential. This increasingly popular race distance is a fantastic alternative for those that don’t fancy the big 26.2!
Hairy Haggis team relay
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?
EMF 10k
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.
EMF 5k
The EMF 5k takes place on the Saturday and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
EMF 5k junior
The EMF Junior 5k is for 11-18 year olds and takes place on the Saturday. The event offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle. It’s the perfect way for teenagers to get involved in EMF Weekend.
EMF 2k junior
The EMF Junior 2k is for 9-12 year olds. The junior races are a fantastic way to get children active and encourage them to get involved in running. As with the 5k and 10k races, the routes will be run around the beautiful Holyrood Park.
EMF 1.5k junior
The EMF Junior 1.5k is for 6-8 year olds. The junior races are a fantastic way to get children active and encourage them to get involved in running. As with the 5k and 10k races, the routes will be run around the beautiful Holyrood Park.
EMF Kids’ Kilometre
The EMF Kids’ Kilometre is for 3-6 year olds. The junior races are a fantastic way to get children active and encourage them to get involved in running. As with the 5k and 10k races, the routes will be run around the beautiful Holyrood Park.
Get Inspired
Read Denise's story about taking part in the Hairy Haggis relay.
Help and support
For help and support fundraising for the Euan MacDonald Centre please email Kerry Mackay, Senior Community Fundraising Officer.
For more information
Edinburgh Marathon Festival (EMF) (external website)
Search the frequently asked questions section on the EMF website for information on accessibility (external website)
